You are in a watershed right now - all the land around you drains into a waterbody. Because of this, ...

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You are in a watershed right now - all the land around you drains into a waterbody. Because of this, what we do on the land’s surface has an impact on the local waterway. A healthy watershed is vital for clean drinking water, healthy aquatic life, and outdoor recreation. The health of the local watershed can directly impact a resident's quality of life and pocketbook (dirty water costs more to treat, and that cost is passed to the local citizens). As humans engage in agriculture, construction, and other activities, they can negatively impact the local watershed.