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What Is a Watershed?
A watershed is the area of land where water from rain or snowmelt runs off and drains to a waterbody, such as a river, lake or pond. Watershed boundaries are defined by hills, mountains or other higher ground. Because all water eventually flows to particular waterbody, all land is located in a distinct watershed.
A good analogy of a watershed is a bathtub. The "sides of the bathtub" define the boundary of the watershed while the "bottom of the tub" is the land area" that slopes slightly towards the "drain" or waterbody.
Specific information on the Capitol Region Watershed District.
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