Watershedwatershed an area of land that channels rainfall, snowmelt, and runoff into a common body of water, such as a nearby lake or river. Multiple streams can be part of the same watershed area, such as the Tryon Creek Watershed which is fed by Oak Creek, Park Creek, Falling Creek, and others. Health
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Every place is part of a watershed
No matter where you are, you are in a watershed. All land eventually drains rainfall or snowmelt into creeks and rivers, which flow into larger bodies of water. It is everyone's job to care for the health of our local watershedswatershed an area of land that channels rainfall, snowmelt, and runoff into a common body of water, such as a nearby lake or river. Multiple streams can be part of the same watershed area, such as the Tryon Creek Watershed which is fed by Oak Creek, Park Creek, Falling Creek, and others..
Take notice during heavy storms
What do you see?
Beware the threats
to watershed health
Enjoy the benefits
of a healthy watershed
Let's make a difference
Together we can...
How do we keep our watershed healthy?
Did you know that there are indicators that show us how healthy our stream habitats are? We all can make a positive impact on the health of our watershed.
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