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Watersheds
What is a watershed ? A watershed is an area of land that catches rain and snow and drains or seeps into a water source , eventually making its way to lakes , rivers , and eventually the ocean . A watershed carries water “ shed ” from the land .

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The Arlington , Texas Watershed . Note the interconnectedness of the water sources . Stormwater runoff flows directly to these sources .