Sediment in the waterways 

The way we live on and use our land can have a significant impact on the environment. Let’s talk about some of the common ways that our everyday activities on land can impact what happens to our waterways.
Sediment not only causes our water to look dirty - it can also smother natural habitats on the bottoms and banks of waterways. While sediment naturally occurs, good land use practices can help reduce the amount of sediment in the water.