water a single resource. watershed area that contributes water to a particular point on a stream or...
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Water
a single
resourceWater
a single
resource
WatershedWatershed
• Area that contributes water to a particular point on a stream or other surface-water feature, such as a lake
• Based on concept that “water runs downhill”
• Also called drainage basin or catchment
Land use affects the quality of ground
water
Land use affects the quality of ground
water
Contaminants can come from many sources
Triple Divide Peak
Saskatchewan Riverto Hudson BaySaskatchewan Riverto Hudson Bay
Columbia Riverto PacificColumbia Riverto Pacific
Mississippi Riverto Gulf of MexicoMississippi Riverto Gulf of Mexico
Housatonic
River Watershed
Housatonic
River Watershed