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Watersheds provide many of us with our drinking water supply, plus recreational opportunities and aesthetic beauty. Watersheds are areas from which water runs into a public water supply. Thus, much of the water you drink from a public source has passed through a watershed. Because of this, it's important that care be taken to minimize any contaminents that may find their way into a public water supply. A small example of a watershed would be the hills around a reservoir. A larger example would be the portions of Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington DC that are designated Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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∙ 15y agoWatersheds provide many of us with our drinking water supply, plus recreational opportunities and aesthetic beauty. Watersheds are areas from which water runs into a public water supply. Thus, much of the water you drink from a public source has passed through a watershed. Because of this, it's important that care be taken to minimize any contaminents that may find their way into a public water supply. A small example of a watershed would be the hills around a reservoir. A larger example would be the portions of Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington DC that are designated Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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How do conservationists make use of watersheds and ecozones and why is this important?
Conservationists use watersheds and ecozones to understand the natural environment and plan conservation efforts. Watersheds help in identifying sources of pollution and managing water resources, while ecozones provide insights into unique ecosystems and species habitats. Protecting watersheds and ecozones is crucial to maintaining biodiversity, preserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable development.
Are watersheds only in the mountain?
yes watersheds are only in the mountains
Why is it important to monitor a watersheds water quality?
so that problems in the watershed can be identified before they become too serious .
How are watersheds divided?
Watersheds are divided by mountains and other big physical features.
How many watersheds are there?
Watershed Mapping Project delineated 81 Major Watersheds covering the state and around 5600 Minor Watersheds that comprised these Major Watersheds.
How many watersheds are in Pennsylvania?
There are 5 watersheds in the state of PA. (major watersheds)
What affects occur when watersheds are overused or mistreated?
What affects occur when watersheds are overused or mistreated?
What are some things watersheds do for animals?
They provide a home and habitat to most animals that live in or around the watersheds.
What are the 5 major us watersheds?
The Mississippi, Rio Grande, Colorado, Ohio, and St. Lawrence river watersheds.
How many watersheds are man made?
I don't no how many but Watersheds can be man made although they are mostly naturally formed.
How watersheds are connected to the ocean?
the runoff water in many large rivers , from many larger watersheds combines to drain into the ocean
How are watersheds named?
Watersheds are named to provide a common convention for identifying them.The names from the water area that created them.
