A watershed is a drainage basin that collects precipitation, which eventually drains to a common water body (e.g., stream, lake, wetland and ocean, etc.). Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. They cross city, county, state, and national boundaries. No matter where you are, you're in a watershed!
At WTOL, we’re taking steps to protect our watersheds and help northwest Ohio residents to better understand the factors that influence their environmental quality of life. From ground water to drinking water to water quality this site provides you with great resources to help you learn more about what you can do to protect our watersheds and water. Thanks to our partnership with the Western Lake Erie Basin Partnership, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the communities in your local watershed, we're able to bring this site to you.
Each individual person can play an important role by taking everyday steps at home and in the community that can help prevent water pollution in your local watershed. We can all work together to improve our environmental quality of life. Please join us as we explore and learn more about the northwest Ohio environment!
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