The Global Water Sampling Project gives you the opportunity to compare your sample of fresh water with samples from bodies of fresh water all over the world. Learn more about your local water conditions and those of other places. Share your conclusions, concerns, and solutions with your legislators. Instructions A watershed is an area that drains all of its water into the same place.
Watersheds vary in size.
Look at the conditions of your local watershed by going to Surf Your Local Watershed and entering your zip code. Once you are on the page for your watershed, go to Environmental Profile and choose Index of Watershed Indicators . Click on Condition and Vulnerability Indicator Graphs where you will be able to view water quality data about your local area. One graph shows current conditions and the other indicates where future problems are likely to occur. In a small group, work with the information on the graphs to determine where the greatest areas of concern are for your area.