Lesson 1
What is the name of the watershed we live in?
Lake Champlain Watershed
What is an example of a fun activity we use the lake for?
swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding, waterskiing
What is the definition of a permeable surface?
A surface that allows liquid to pass through and filters out pollutants
What is an example of an action that is harmful to our watershed?
Littering, wasting water, creating impermeable surfaces, using fertilizers with phosphorus or in areas close to waterways, etc
What causes the direction water flows in?
What is an example of something we need clean water for?
Drinking, showering, plumbing etc
What is the definition of impermeable/impervious?
A surface that does not allow liquid to pass through
What is an example of an action that is good for our water shed?
How does new water enter the watershed?
Rain or snow melting
What is a job that uses/works with our watershed?
Fisherman, educators, engineers, scientists etc
What happens when too many nutrients enter the lake through runoff?
How do large companies damage our watersheds?
Polluting waterways with toxins or fertilizers and dumping wastewater
What is a basin?
A low area of land where water collects, often encompassing multiple watersheds.
What plant or animal doesn't need water to survive?
NONE!
What are the negative cuases of an algae bloom in the lake?
Algae blocks the light underwater plants require to survive disrupting the ecosystem and blooms can also make humans and animals sick.
If a household product ends up in runoff that enters the watershed, what types of products will be less harmful to the watershed?
Products without toxins or excessive nutrients
What is a mouth in a watershed?
the place where a river meets a larger body of water, like an ocean or lake.
How many species of fish live in Lake Champlain
90
Phosphorus
How does picking up pet waste help the watershed?