Watershed Stewardship
What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all water drains over or under the land on its way to a common point, like a river, lake or ocean. The primary function of a watershed is to capture, store and release water.
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We All Live in a Watershed
One fact about watersheds that connects all of us is that we all live in one. Whether you live in a large city, a small town, in the mountains or by the ocean, you live in a watershed. What would happen if an individual dumped oil into a stream that feeds the South Pacolet River? Did you know that that oil would eventually flow into Lake Bowen? Because we all live in different areas of a watershed, it is important to understand that the actions we make upstream can directly impact those who live downstream. And, the actions that others make upstream can affect us downstream.
If you would like to learn more about watersheds, please contact John Moore at (864) 578-5442 or by email at jmoore@spartanburgwater.org.