There's some ambiguity in the question.
The word "watershed" is used differently in different places. In the United States it usually means "drainage basin" or "catchment". In Europe, it usually means "divide" (as in "Continental Divide"), or the boundary between drainage basins.
I'm assuming you mean the "catchment" usage, since it doesn't make sense to ask if you can live "in" a boundary.
However, you can certainly live ON a boundary, in which case part of your property may be in one drainage basin and the rest in another. In that case, the answer is yes.
It is difficult to determine the exact number of man-made watersheds as they can vary in size and complexity. However, many reservoirs or dams have created artificial watersheds by altering the natural flow of rivers and streams. These man-made watersheds are designed to manage water resources for various purposes such as agriculture, drinking water supply, and flood control.
There would be three watersheds on my hand: one for each finger, one for the palm, and one for the back of the hand.
Nutrient losses were generally higher in clear-cut watersheds compared to natural watersheds due to the removal of vegetation, which plays a critical role in nutrient retention and cycling. The lack of canopy cover and root systems in clear-cut areas leads to increased soil erosion and leaching of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. In contrast, natural watersheds maintain a more stable ecosystem that effectively absorbs and retains nutrients, resulting in lower overall losses. This difference highlights the ecological impact of logging practices on watershed health and nutrient dynamics.
Continental Divide is the drainage that divides sea or ocean. The Great Divide or the Continental Divide of the Americas is the division of the Pacific Ocean watersheds from the Atlantic and Arctic.
People can protect their watersheds by promoting sustainable land use practices, such as reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which can pollute water sources. Implementing conservation measures like reforestation and wetland restoration helps maintain natural filtration systems. Community engagement in clean-up efforts and advocating for protective regulations also play crucial roles in safeguarding watershed health. Lastly, educating the public about the importance of watersheds can foster a collective commitment to their preservation.
They provide a home and habitat to most animals that live in or around the watersheds.
Pennsylvanians live in several watersheds, the most significant being the Susquehanna River Basin, which covers a large portion of the state. Other major watersheds include the Ohio River Basin and the Delaware River Basin. Each of these watersheds plays a crucial role in the state's ecology, water supply, and recreational opportunities. Additionally, smaller watersheds contribute to local ecosystems and water management efforts throughout Pennsylvania.
Alaska and Hawaii.
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The Rocky Mountains
James River and Chesapeake Bay
There are two main types of watersheds: drainage divides and drainage basins. Drainage divides separate different watersheds by defining the boundary between them. Drainage basins collect water and channel it towards a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
yes watersheds are only in the mountains
The high ground between two watersheds is called a divide. This divide determines the direction in which water flows – whether it drains into one watershed or the other.
Watersheds are divided by mountains and other big physical features.
Watershed Mapping Project delineated 81 Major Watersheds covering the state and around 5600 Minor Watersheds that comprised these Major Watersheds.
There are 5 watersheds in the state of PA. (major watersheds)