Question

What is watershed management?

Answer 1

Watershed:

An area of land which comprises of a set of streams or rivers that drain into a larger water body like an ocean or a river is known as Watershed.

Watershed management:

Watershed management is the study of the characteristics of a watershed that manages the water quality, water supply, drainage, rainwater flow, and other sustainable maintenance planning regarding a watershed.

Advantage:

1. Water quality is strictly maintained.
2. The distribution of water is equal and sustainable.
3. Protection from flood conditions by controlling rainwater flow.