Actually, it really does all go downhill from Richland County...water, that is. Why? Well, listen in to Josh and Evan as they explore the concept of a watershed and what's unique about Richland County's water drainage (hint: there is a continental divide involved!). They also discuss basic water conservation principles for any site (including your home), and why that's important to watershed health. Additionally, Evan talks to Dan Herrold again (an SWCD technician) about some of the success stories he has seen for rain garden and rain barrel installations. With a few more fun and informative segments weaved in, this episode seeks to help you understand the principles and importance of watersheds and their stewardship.

LINKS

1) USGS Huc Map: https://water.usgs.gov/wsc/map_index.html

2) What the Heck is a HUC?: https://www.tfma.org/blogpost/1861890/348671/What-the-Heck-is-a-HUC

3) RSWCD interactive maps

- Watersheds of Richland County: https://richlandswcd.net/stormwater-drainage/watersheds-of-richland-county/

- Water Data Map: https://richlandswcd.net/stormwater-drainage/water-data-map/

- Continental Divide Tour: https://richlandswcd.net/stormwater-drainage/stormwater/continental-divide-tour/

4) RSWCD Rainbarrel/Raingarden Pages: https://richlandswcd.net/residential/programs/#rain-gardens

5) USGS Science In Your Watershed Tool: https://water.usgs.gov/wsc/

6) USEPA How’s My Waterway: https://www.epa.gov/waterdata/hows-my-waterway

Richland SWCD’s (NEW) website!: https://richlandswcd.net/

RSWCD's Phone #: 419-747-8686

Kingwood’s Website: https://kingwoodcenter.org/

MUSIC

We have been generously granted permission to use the music in this podcast by the artists who made it. Songs used are: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme music), "Smokey's Lounge" & "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

Thanks for listening!