A watershed is an area of land that captures water in any form and drains it to a particular body of
water, such as a river or bay. Every person lives in a watershed and every person affects the condition
of his or her watershed. A watershed like the Nanticoke is enormously important to our quality of life
because it ensures clean water, reduced erosion and flooding, healthy habitats for plants and animals,
strong real estate values, and numerous recreational opportunities.
At the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, we are proud of the fact that the Nanticoke remains one of the healthiest
rivers to drain into the Chesapeake Bay, but we realize it will require much work to keep it that way.
Please take a moment to visit the links in this section so you can learn more about what makes the
Nanticoke special and what actions you can take to ensure its future health.
