Spotlight: What is a Watershed?
No matter where you live, work or visit, you are in a watershed. So what exactly is a watershed and why is it so important? Well, a watershed is an area of land that contains a common set of streams and rivers that all drain into a single larger body of water. Watersheds are a source of water for drinking, recreation, provide a habitat for wildlife and more! In Lake County, we have four major watersheds. Watch this video to learn more.