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Watershed Protection Glossary

Description:

Glossary of terms from Watershed Analysis and Management Guide for States and Communities (EPA 841-B-03-007).

Publishing Organization:

Office of Water/Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds

Last Update:

December 2003

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Search Terms (Exact Match): watershed

	Term
	Watershed	Definition: The land area that drains into a stream; an area of land that contributes water runoff to one specific delivery point (same as catchment, drainage, or basin).

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