What is Watershed Management?
Watershed is an area of land that contains streams, and the water runs off to a common point (i.e. to a bigger water body, like river)
Watershed management means to conserve soil and water so as to increase the bio-mass production.
Aim of Watershed Management
The aim of watershed management is to develop
- Primary resources of land and water
- Secondary resources of plants and animals
Such that it does not cause an ecological imbalance.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Watershed Management
Difference between Watershed Management and Water Harvesting
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Watershed Management |
Water Harvesting |
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Watershed management means to conserve soil and water in a watershed so as to increase the bio-mass production. |
Water Harvesting means storing rain water and reusing it, rather than allowing it to run off. |
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Watershed management includes both the land and water area that runs off to a common point |
In Water Harvesting, we store the water and use them for irrigation, drinking and other purposes |
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Watershed management systems are natural systems |
Water Harvesting Systems are artificial |
