Science
With research dating back to 1898, the Pomperaug River Watershed stands as one of the most studied watersheds in the country. The work being conducted by PRWC and its partners strengthens our ability to understand and manage our local water resources and be used to understand other watersheds in our region.
In its watershed communities, PRWC is working to understand where water comes from, how clean it is, how much we have, and how to ensure that the future supply will meet both human and environmental needs.
PRWC studies and records data collected by scientists, officials, and local volunteers, and compiles and reports on this information, sharing it with the Watershed’s “stakeholders” – decision makers, businesses, partners, and residents.
Scientific research has taken place in the Pomperaug Watershed includes:
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River Flow Data
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Precipitation/Climate Data
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Registered Water Diversions & Licensed Discharges
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Surface Water & Groundwater Monitoring
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Impervious Surface Build-Out Analysis
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Instream Habitat Conditions
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Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
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Aquatic flora and fauna
PRWC continuous the robust legacy of research in the Pomperaug Watershed by continuously monitoring the quality of the watershed's streams to assess their ability to support the needs of humans and aquatic life. With data collected from its monitoring programs, PRWC is able to help identify high quality streams in need of protection and characterize potential threats to water quality that need to be addressed through restoration and stewardship initiatives.
Science helps inform PRWC's work to protect the integrity of the Pomperaug Watershed through stakeholder education and conservation initiatives.
This Water Watchers webinar details the data collection and tools used by PRWC. Carol Haskins, Executive Director, introduces the audience to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Real Time Stream Flow, Groundwater and Precipitation Data, and an Interactive Stream Assessments Map, as well as how PRWC shares its data with the community.