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DUQ News: Special News Report
As part of DUQ's commitment to present important regional issues,
the DUQ News Department, with assistance from Sustainable Pittsburgh, presented Water, Water Everywhere -- a series of six, weekly news reports from February 4 to March 11, 2002. The series examined the impact watersheds have on individuals and how individuals impact watersheds.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land that drains into a lake or river. As rainwater and melting snow run downhill, they carry sediment and other materials into our streams, lakes, wetlands and groundwater. Healthy watersheds are vital for a healthy environment and economy. Our watersheds provide water for drinking, irrigation and industry. Many people also enjoy lakes and streams for their beauty and for boating, fishing and swimming. Wildlife also need healthy watersheds for food and shelter.
Everyone Lives in a Watershed
A watershed is a dynamic and unique place. It is a complex web of natural resources - soil, water, air, plants and animals. Yet, everyday activities can impact these resources, ultimately impacting our well-being and economic livelihood.
Watershed Issues
Water, Water Everywhere. . ." explores long wall mining, sewage overflow, smart land use, abandoned mine drainage and agriculture. Pennsylvania counties covered in the reports are Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Fayette, Greene and Westmoreland.
DUQ's watershed reports are funded by a grant from the Environmental Stewardship & Watershed Protection Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
DUQ will present follow-up reports in February 2003.
Listeners are encouraged to respond and react to the reports by sending an email to region@wduq.org.
Click here for more information about watersheds
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