A watershed development can be
defined as a collection of water bodies and land uses in a particular area.
While watersheds have been created for a variety of reasons, some of them
include replenishing water, providing natural habitat, or being an ecological
buffer against floods.
Any of these reasons can lead to
watershed development. When it comes to water, people think of pumping and
capturing water to use for agricultural purposes. But there are many other ways
that water can be used for watershed development.
Wetlands and pond areas are
common examples of this type of development. But if the ground is filled with
rocks and vegetation, it's more like a forest.
In the case of a wetland, the
plant life and other materials to create a natural habitat. These ecosystems
are a great place for wildlife to live. It's not uncommon for wildlife to live
in wetland areas and avoid landfills and other types of trash cans.
A wetland can be used as an
artificial habitat for fish, plants, and animals. The important thing to
remember about a wetland is that it needs to be maintained in order to ensure
the life cycle of the animals, plants, and aquatic species that reside there.
Wetlands can also be used to test
the effectiveness of a wastewater treatment plant. Just because a treatment
plant is in a good position to treat sewage doesn't mean that the plants in
less well equipped to handle it.
This is where a storm water
system comes into play. By using a storm water system, scientists and
environmentalists are able to rid storm water of toxic chemicals and materials
that could harm the environment.
Wetlands are essential to
biodiversity and wildlife. They contain a diverse range of vegetation types,
insects, animals, amphibians, reptiles, and fishes.
However, these types of watershed development do not always work well in every area. For instance, wetlands can
be very vulnerable to erosion and pollution.
In order to prevent erosion from
harming the wetlands, there are various methods that can be used. These include
bridges, levees, and other methods that are meant to keep the water from
flowing into streams and marshes.
In some cases, the animal
populations can be destroyed. But if there are no other options, these species
may be relocated into smaller areas of land where they can continue to thrive.
These are just a few examples of
the types of watershed development that can take place in an area. These types
of developments can actually help make an area better than it might have been.
