Naaka River and Sturgeon Conservation

The video explains what a watershed is, focusing on the Ncho Watershed. It describes how water flows through the land, collecting in rivers and lakes. The Ncho Watershed is vast, supporting diverse wildlife, including the Naaka white sturgeon, which has lived there for over 10,000 years. Human activities like agriculture, logging, and urban development impact the watershed, affecting water quality and wildlife habitats. Conservation efforts, such as the Naako White Sturgeon Conservation Center, aim to protect and increase sturgeon populations. The video emphasizes the interconnectedness of water, land, people, and wildlife, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices to preserve the watershed for future generations.

What is a watershed?

• A mountain peak

• An area where water collects and flows to a common point

• A type of river

• A type of forest

What happens to water that lands on a hillside?

• It flows uphill

• It eventually flows downhill

• It evaporates immediately

• It stays on the hillside

How many hockey rinks could fit inside the Ncho Watershed?

• Over 10 million

• Over 20 million

• Over 29 million

• Over 50 million

What is the name of the dam on the Naaka River?

• Kenny Dam

• Aswan Dam

• Hoover Dam

• Three Gorges Dam

What is a significant feature of the Ncho Watershed?

• It has a large population of sturgeon

• It can fit over 29 million hockey rinks

• It is the smallest watershed

• It is located in a desert

What is one of the main reasons the Naaka white sturgeon population is declining?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution and habitat destruction

• Lack of food

Why is it important to learn about watersheds?

• To create new rivers

• To build more dams

• To increase tourism

• To understand how our actions affect the environment

What is the purpose of the Naako White Sturgeon Conservation Center?

• To create new lakes

• To build dams

• To increase the number of sturgeon

• To cut down trees

What do sturgeon primarily eat?

• Snails, freshwater mussels, and clams

• Small mammals

• Birds

• Plants

Where do sturgeon spawn in the Naaka River?

• In the ocean

• In Vander hoo

• In the desert

• In the mountains