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Taking Action for Water Resource Sustainability
The Watershed Approach
Maya Burke, Staff PlannerSouthwest Florida Water Management District
A watershed is the land area that drains to a common body of water, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, or even the ocean.A watershed is the land area that drains to a common body of water, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, or even the ocean.
A watershed is the land area that drains to a common body of water, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, or ocean.
A watershed approach is a holistic framework to address water resource challenges.
Science-based
Place-based
Community-based
• Surface and Groundwater
• Water Quality
• Land Use Planning and Water Resource Management
• Sustainable Development
Workshop Agenda
We all live in a watershed.
Drinking water
Wildlife habitat
Food & fiberRecreation
Tourism