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What's a Watershed?A watershed acts like a funnel, collecting all the water within a given area and and channeling it into a waterway. Learn more . . . |
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What's Stormwater Runoff?Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground. Learn more. . . |
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Who is to Blame?We are all responsible for Stormwater Pollution. The good news? There's a ton of things we can do to prevent pollution. The more we know, the more we can do to clean up our waterways. Learn more. . . |
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Stormwater ImpactsIt's easy to see dramatic impacts like flooding and erosion, but there are other impacts as well. Stormwater runoff can result in water that's too dirty for swimming or fishing, and drinking water that's expensive to clean up. Learn more. . . |
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How is Pollution Measured?Scientists measure pollution in many different ways. They may test for benthic macroinvertebrates, bugs that are only found in clean, healthy streams. They also test other things including pH, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. Learn more. . . |
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