Watersheds are defined by natural hydrology; therefore, they represent the most logical basis for managing water resources. When used as a resource, watersheds become the focal point, and managers are able to gain a more complete understanding of overall conditions in an area and the stressors that affect those conditions. Watershed management can offer a stronger foundation for uncovering the many stressors that affect a watershed. For the Corps of Engineers, increasing agricultural and urban development in watersheds has resulted in substantial water, sediment, and nutrient loadings, leading to reduced water quality in receiving waters (CE reservoirs).
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Watersheds are defined by natural hydrology; therefore, they represent the most logical basis for managing water resources. When used as a resource, watersheds become the focal point, and managers are able to gain a more complete understanding of overall conditions in an area and the stressors that affect those conditions. Watershed management can offer a stronger foundation for uncovering the many stressors that affect a watershed. For the Corps of Engineers, increasing agricultural and urban development in watersheds has resulted in substantial water, sediment, and nutrient loadings, leading to reduced water quality in receiving waters (CE reservoirs).