Why is watershed protection important?

Surface and groundwater resources are tied directly to all watersheds. Anything that can be picked up with rainfall runoff or any other drainage can end up in the watershed. This includes trash and pollutants that can upset the ecosystem and threaten our resources for water supply and recreation.

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1. What is a watershed?
2. Why is watershed protection important?
3. How do I report a spill or discharge impacting a waterway?
4. Where should I drain the water from my pool?
5. Where can I discharge pool filter backwash water?
6. Where can I find out more about Environmentally Sensitive Areas?
7. What is a Stormwater Management Plan?
8. What Is a Phase 2 Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)?
9. What Are the Phase 2 Small MS4 Program requirements?
10. What is an illicit discharge?
11. What is required of an illicit discharge detection and elimination program?
12. What is Municipal Good Housekeeping?
13. What is required of Municipal Good Housekeeping?
14. What is Integrated Stormwater Management (ISWM)?