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 The
Saratoga Lake watershed is very large, covering an area of over 244 square
miles. The watershed boundary is shown in the below map and includes a part
or portion of 11 townships, plus the Village of Ballston Spa and City of
Saratoga Springs. Most of the water that reaches the lake through runoff
and streams, therefore, must pass through roughly one-third of Saratoga
County. As a result, land use activities and pollution sources throughout
the watershed have a tremendous impact on Saratoga Lake. Action based on
watershed boundaries rather than political boundaries can better target
the pollution point and nonpoint sources that are in need of mitigation.
The watershed approach will offer a unique opportunity for citizens to improve
water quality based on specific knowledge of their watershed area, and for
communities to link together to develop innovative ways to solve pollution
problems within their local watershed boundaries. |
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