Did you know that we all live in a watershed? No matter where you live, work or play, you are in a watershed! You might be surprised to know that watersheds are more than just water.<\/p>\n
\u201cA watershed is an area of land that water flows across or through on its way to a particular water body, such as a stream, river, wetland or coast.\u201d<\/p>\n
Think of it as the land upon which rain (precipitation) falls and flows to a common, watery place.<\/p>\n
Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. They can be very large, or so small that they only encompass a small stream or wetland area. They cross counties, provinces and national boundaries. They can be \u201copen systems\u201d \u2014 those that eventually drain into an ocean or \u201cclosed systems\u201d \u2014 where water can only escape through evaporation or by seeping into the earth.<\/p>\n
Why Are Watersheds Important?
\nWatersheds provide:<\/p>\n
Important habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife
\nPeople and animals with fresh drinking water
\nSupport to industries
\nKey recreational sites (\u2018river limes\u2019)
\nTrees and other vegetation around the watershed also have the significant roles of slowing runoff, protecting land from erosion, reducing water temperatures and can even act as filters and clean water.<\/p>\n
Pollutants within watersheds can harm the environment, wildlife and habitat. Pollutants can also negatively impact the economy and jobs, and degrade the health and wellness of humans.<\/p>\n
Under the Adopt a River programme, communities are training in water quality testing in order that they learn about the health and status of their rivers and watersheds. For more information on this, please check out our Water Warriors page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Watershed Maps<\/h3>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago is subdivided into fourteen (14) hydrometric units, nine (9) in Trinidad and five (5) in Tobago. Trinidad is further divided into fifty-four (54) watersheds and Tobago sub-divided into fifteen (15) watersheds (Maps 1 and 2).<\/p>\n
Click on each map below to view larger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Affiliated Agencies<\/h3>\n
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The Adopt a River Programme is affiliated with the Water Resources Agency, the Water and Sewerage Authority and the Green Fund<\/p> WASA Website <\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″] As the regulatory body responsible for the watersheds of Trinidad and Tobago, the WRA works closely with us in fulfilling our mandate of watershed improvement<\/p> WRA Website <\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″]![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.adoptarivertt.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/wra110x110.png\")
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