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Lower Cannonball Watershed
A watershed is an area of land that channels rainfall, snowmelt, and runoff into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or bay. Often compared to a basin or bowl, these areas catch all water within their boundaries—defined by ridges or high points—and direct it to a single outlet, including surface water and groundwater.
A watershed assessment is a comprehensive, scientific evaluation of a watershed's physical, chemical, and biological conditions to determine its overall health and identify environmental problems.
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