Watershed Management and Conservation Concepts

The video discusses the Hillsborough River, a key water source for Tampa, and its watershed. It explains how watersheds function and their impact on water quality. The river's origin in the green swamp and its features, such as Lake Thonotosassa, are highlighted. The Tampa Bypass Canal's role in flood control and water supply is covered, along with conservation efforts to protect ecosystems and water resources.

What is the primary source of drinking water for the City of Tampa?

• Lake Thonotosassa

• Hillsborough River

• Cypress Swamps

• Tampa Bay

Which of the following best describes a watershed?

• A large body of water

• An area of land where water flows towards a common water body

• A man-made canal

• A type of swamp

How can human activities in the Hillsborough Watershed affect the river?

• They have no impact

• They can increase the river's length

• They can improve water quality

• They can affect the quality of drinking water

What is the relationship between land and water in a watershed?

• Water has no impact on land

• Land affects water quality as water drains through it

• They only interact during floods

• They are completely independent

What is the largest natural lake in Hillsborough County?

• Lake George

• Lake Okeechobee

• Lake Thonotosassa

• Lake Apopka

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Tampa Bypass Canal?

• To provide recreational activities

• To connect Tampa Bay with the ocean

• To create a new habitat for wildlife

• For flood control and water supply

Which organization sponsored the flood control project that included the Tampa Bypass Canal?

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection

• National Park Service

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Environmental Protection Agency

What is the role of the Tampa Bypass Canal during hurricanes?

• To provide a route for evacuation

• To store excess water and prevent flooding

• To connect different parts of the city

• To increase the water level in Tampa Bay

How do conservation lands help in managing water resources?

• By reducing the amount of water in rivers

• By acting as natural buffers filtering polluted runoff

• By promoting industrial activities

• By increasing urban development

What is one of the benefits of preserving native Florida ecosystems?

• They provide water resources benefits

• They eliminate the need for flood control

• They increase the number of tourists

• They reduce the need for conservation lands