Question of the Week:

May is Watershed Awareness Month!
Throughout the month of May everyone is encouraged to promote the importance of watersheds by organizing, conducting or participating in watershed
awareness activities.

Source: Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers

Watersheds are more than just rivers and streams; they are complex systems of plants, water, soil, terrestrial and aquatic life, all interacting with one another. Watersheds supply drinking water to people, provide recreation and relaxation, and sustain life.

Regardless of region, the underlying cause of threats to watershed quality and health is usually __________? Select the correct response to fill in the blank above. (Check One)
Bird Nests	Cold Winters
Watershed Development	Drought

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Source: Division of Water

Stuck? Try this link: What is a Watershed?

 

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

4.1 Watersheds and Wetlands

Pennsylvania Watershed Boundaries

Source: USGS

ACTIVITIES: Pennsylvania Watersheds The Watershed Game

 

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