Habitats and Your Watershed

All watersheds are much more complex than just the land area that drains to a lake or river.

The way that the land is being used has an impact on the habitat and quality of a watershed. Common types of land uses include parks, forests, buildings and parking lots, farm fields, and roads.

Land use planning is used to determine the areas which are suited for different types of use. Planning is very important to help protect watersheds. Click here to see the current land use within Chippewa County.

How is land used in your watershed?

How has habitat changed in Chippewa County?