Watershed Model Creation and Importance

Jennifer Mitchell from the St. Johns River Water Management District explains the concept of watersheds and their significance. She guides viewers through an activity to create a model watershed using simple materials like paper, cardboard, and markers. The activity demonstrates how water flows through a watershed and highlights the impact of human actions on water quality. The video emphasizes the importance of conserving water and reducing pollution to protect watersheds.

What is a watershed?

• A type of irrigation system

• A method of water purification

• An area of land that drains into a common water body

• A type of water storage tank

Why are watersheds important?

• They are sources of renewable energy

• Everyone lives in a watershed and they affect water quality

• They are used for recreational activities

• They provide habitats for fish

Which of the following is NOT needed to create a model watershed?

• Glue

• Markers

• Cardboard

• Piece of paper

What is the first step in creating the model watershed?

• Spraying water on the paper

• Taping the paper to the cardboard

• Crumbling the paper gently

• Coloring the paper

What do the green markers represent in the model?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Pollution

• Vegetation

Where should you draw rivers or lakes on the model?

• On the edges of the cardboard

• In the middle of the paper

• At the bottom points of the watershed

• On the top of the folds

What does spraying water on the model demonstrate?

• How water flows and collects in watersheds

• How water is absorbed by plants

• How water evaporates

• How water changes color

What does the water picking up green from the markers represent?

• Water changing color naturally

• Water absorbing nutrients

• Water picking up pollution

• Water becoming cleaner

Which action can positively impact water quality downstream?

• Ignoring pet waste

• Littering

• Conserving water

• Using more fertilizers

Where can you find more activities related to watersheds?

• school website

• community center

• local library

• sjr wmd comm slash education