Watersheds
By, Jessica Connour and Angel Lorton
What is a Watershed????
A watershed is an area of land that is drained by a water system. Also it is known as a drainage basin.
Largest Watershed in the United States of America!!!!!
The Mississippi Watershed has 100 tributaries that extend from the Rocky's in the west to the Appalachian's in the east. And it covers more than 1/3 of the United states!
Other Major Watershed in the United States!
The Mississippi Watershed
The Columbia River Watershed
The Rio Grande Watershed
Watersheds ARE EXTREMELY POSITIVELY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!
Why are Watersheds important???
Watersheds are important to protect. They provide many of us with our drinking water supply, plus recreational opportunities and aesthetic beauty.
Want to Help Protect a Watershed???
Go to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website at cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm, or at the U.S. Geological Survey website at water.usgs.gov/wsc