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Topic: watershed
Definition:

  • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries
  • an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
  • "flood control in the Missouri basin" an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
  • "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"

    Related tag cloud:

  • environment
  • water
  • river
  • conservation
  • water quality
  • stormwater
  • tmdl
  • environmental
  • pollution
  • natural resources
  • wildlife
  • education
  • ecology
  • non-profit
  • stream
  • hydrology
  • groundwater
  • restoration
  • habitat
  • wetlands
  • stewardship
    • Resources:

    Environmental Protection Agency
    Committed to protecting the natural environment.
    http://www.epa.gov/

    Center for Watershed Protection
    Stormwater management design, "Smart Growth" resources, model ordinances, information to assist professionals and communities in protecting water resources.
    http://www.cwp.org/