2. Water 97.5% of all water on Earth is salt water (2.5% fresh water) Nearly 70% of that fresh water is frozen in glaciers and icecaps Less than 1% is accessible for direct human uses
3. What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land that catches any form of precipitation and drains or seeps into a lake, river, stream, and so on. Also known as a drainage basin.
13. The Human Impact Pollution Point source Non Point source Water flow reduction Overcrowding Contamination Invasion Distribution
14. What types of watersheds are present in your community? What are some known or perceived impairments or problems with your watershed? What can you do to help better manage the watersheds in your community? What are the future or potential threats of these watersheds?
15. Issues Affecting Watersheds Distribution Invasive species Hazardous waste Pollution Activities done in and around watersheds that affect its well-being in some way Lack of knowledge in the area of watersheds
16. The Management of Watersheds Programs can be developed to evaluate the conditions of a watershed Implement projects and plans to improve or maintain the health of the watershed Monitor all activities within a watershed for precautionary measures Examples- Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, Boating and fishing regulations
17. How to get involved with your Watershed Reduce hazardous materials Manage the sources we utilize Conserve water Start or join a lake group Look into available funds or grants to benefit your watershed What can you do to get involved?
18. Sources Ecological Literacy Earth and Mind http://www.mass.gov/dcr/waterSupply/lakepond/downloads/LakeBook.pdf http://www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange2/current/lectures/freshwater_supply/freshwater.html http://www.conservationinformation.com/?action=learningcenter_kyw_whatisawatershed http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/tribal/tribalworkshop/pdf/handout1.pdf http://geography.about.com/od/physicalgeography/a/watersheds.htm
