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Issue #15: Up The Creek

Headwaters: Streams & Creeks
"A river begins at its headwaters, a network of small upstream tributaries. When most people think of headwaters, they think of mountain creeks. But we should also include small streams that join a larger river in its lower reaches, desert springs and seeps, wet meadows, and even bayou-like channels originating in low-lying terrain. In addition, headwater streams can be intermittent or perennial. Intermittent streams are those that contain flowing water only during wet periods, while perennial streams contain water year-round. Headwater streams comprise the ...Read More

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According to the EPA, about 40% of all streams and rivers that have been tested in the U.S. aren't safe for activities like fishing and swimming. That's why, in communities across the country, the Izaak Walton League of America teaches volunteers to monitor and improve water quality... read more


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