Env. Question of the Week 06_11

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Pennsylvania residents use 14.3 billion gallons of water each day; 13.7 billion of this is returned to the environment. This means that each of us has a responsibility to use water in ways that do not harm aquatic life and other water users downstream.

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A watershed is the land area from which surface runoff drains into a stream, channel, lake, reservoir, or other body of water. As a result, streams, lakes, and other bodies of water are affected by what happens in their watershed.

What can you do to protect your watershed? (Check all that apply)
Pick up trash to prevent it from entering the watershed.	Stuck?? try these links Pennsylvania DEP PA DEP: What is a watershed Fifteen Things You Can Do to Make a Difference in Your Watershed Environmental Protection Agency
Learn about your watershed.
Teach others about watershed protection.
Avoid dumping motor oil on the ground or in a drain.
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PA Environment and Ecology Standards

4.1 Watersheds and Wetlands

Activities:

"Pennsylvania Watersheds, Many Ways to the Sea" Lesson Plans (4)

Mid Atlantic Information: Lesson Plans

Teachers' Lounge: Lesson Plans

Other Links:

The Watershed Game

A Day in the Life of Pennsylvania Watershed

http://pa.water.usgs.gov/

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