Unicorns+of+the+Sea+-+Jenna,+Chloe,+Alana

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Mission 4 __** WHAT IS A WATERSHED? **__ An area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.

__** KEY FEATURES OF A WATERSHED? **__ 
 * Riptarian habitats
 * Protected banks - meaning no erosion
 * Good water quality - low turbidity
 * Adequate shade
 * Meanders
 * Biological diversity

**__ WHY ARE WATERSHEDS IMPORTANT? __**
The surface water and storm water can flow into the watersheds, allowing it to not flood or overflow areas with water.  __** HOW ARE WATERSHEDS CONNECTED? **__ Watersheds are connected by the fresh water running through them.

__** WHAT WATERSHED DO YOU LIVE IN? **__ Chloe - At my mom's house, the Clinton River Watershed. Chloe - At my dad's house, the Rouge River Watershed. Alana - is in the Rouge River Watershed. Jenna - is in the Rouge River Watershed  