What is watershed?

A watershed is an area of land that collects water whenever it rains or snows. Through gravity, water is channeled into soils, groundwater, creeks and lakes and drains into larger bodies of water such as rivers. Eventually, the flows to tan ocean. Watershed and whatever we do to the land will affect water quality downstream.

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1. Whom do I call to report a flooded streets or illegal dumped materials in the street or public right-of-way?
2. What is required by the City to discharge drain tubes and pipes?
3. Can the City help me with stormwater?
4. Will the City pay to correct stormwater problems on my property?
5. Who is responsible for drainage and erosion issues on my property?
6. What is stormwater pollution?
7. What is watershed?
8. Is stormwater treated before it flows to the rivers and ocean?
9. What is the difference between a storm drain and a sewer drain?
10. What are the effects of storm water pollution?
11. How can I keep my neighborhood and local waterways pollution free?
12. What is a detention or retention basin?