08/30/2026
Nearly half of the water consumed by humans originates in forest ecosystems. Forested watersheds play a critical role in protecting water quality, reducing erosion and sedimentation, promoting infiltration, regulating water flows, and supporting clean, reliable water supplies for downstream communities. Recognizing these contributions is particularly relevant during National Water Quality Month.
Did you know that nearly half of the water we drink starts its journey in forests? 🌳🚿💧 Forested watersheds help protect water quality, reduce erosion and sediment, promote infiltration, regulate water flows and support clean, reliable water supplies for communities downstream. So, let's raise a glass (of water) to our forests this !
Read how forest managers are working to conserve forest and water resources in this article from our friends at the Southern Group of State Foresters ➡️ https://ow.ly/tExr50ZGfR1
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