The Watershed Management Approach

The watershed management approach is a comprehensive way to care for and use water resources within a specific area, called a watershed, which includes all the land and rivers draining into a common outlet. It involves coordinating efforts among communities, farmers, industries, and government agencies to protect water quality, manage flood risks, and sustain aquatic ecosystems. By considering the entire watershed—its land, water, and people—this approach aims to balance ecological health with human needs, ensuring clean, reliable water supplies for the present and future while preventing environmental degradation.