Watershed Reflection- David Wang

In this picture, I see a storm drain with the number 229 next to it. I notice a “no dumping” sign, which struck me because the sign made me wonder where the water that the storm drain catches goes to. As a result, this picture makes me think about the watershed that the captured water ends up at, and whether dumping any sort of water would harm the watershed and the environment in some sort of way. This makes me think that others would also interpret the “no dumping” sign as a measure to protect the designated watershed. Overall, this picture makes me feel curious about the impact of all the storm drains on the environment, and I think this storm drain picture is about the impact of man-made structures on watersheds.

Scavenger Hunt Reflection Hyde Healy

In this picture, I see the Lily Branch Stream with its eroded bank the focus of the picture. What immediately jumps out to me about this picture is the drastically eroded bank of the stream. Instead of the gradual decline that comprises most banks, the Lily Branch’s bank drops straight off like a cliff. This picture makes me think of water and just how powerful of a force it is. The erosion displayed in the picture tells the viewer water is a force that commands their respect and attention. This photo highlights the importance water management and watershed maintenance plays in the town of Athens. When I look at this picture I feel motivated to learn more about watersheds and water management so I can aid in the battle to keep Athens healthy and beautiful. The photo makes me realize there is much more I could be doing to help. I think this picture is about watershed management and, more specifically, erosion.

Vishruth Singireddy Watershed Reflection

In this picture, I found a culvert right outside of Joe Frank Harris Commons.
One thing I found rather interesting was that the water was actually rather clear. The water was also barely flowing out from the culvert.
When I see this picture, I think of a sewer drain. I imagine someone would think this is a sewage drain at first glance.
When I look at this picture, I feel a little surprised to see these beautiful streams being hidden under our town.
I think this picture is about a culvert and the stream that runs through it.

Sam Greenwell Watershed Blog Post

1. In this picture, I see the culvert, which is one of the main places that the river flows through. Because the river as well as simple rain water flows into it, the entire hill is eroded.
2. What stuck out to me was the fact that the entire hill has turned into dead grass/dirt from the erosion. This monstrosity of a structure is an eyesore to the surrounding nature of the campus.
3. This picture makes me feel as if there is no point in rebuilding the landscape of the area around the culvert. Even the tree on the other side is struggling to handle the erosion on this hill. Someone who walks by would probably see it as something that isn just there, but doesn’t understand why it has put so much ware on the grass.
4. I feel a little dead inside when looking at this picture. The culvert has made this area a wasteland in the middle of a natural environment.
5. I think this picture highlights the inefficiencies with the culvert. It makes me wonder how just one torrential downpour would impact the surrounding hill.

Zach O’Connor – Watershed Reflection

This picture shows the portion of Lilly Branch watershed that goes underground through a culvert.
The one thing that struck out to me was how secluded the culvert was. Because this was so well hidden, I was surprised when I first came across this portion of the creek. Aside from its location, I was also surprised to see the area surrounding the culvert. It was very unnatural. The creek loses its natural aesthetic when it flows between the concrete. Since the area is surrounded by trees, it is difficult for light to shine on the creek. As seen in the picture, the dim nature of this area makes it difficult for some plant life to grow.
This picture made me think about how hidden this culvert was. If I didn’t wander into the woods, I would’ve never stumbled upon it. This picture reinforces the idea that most of the watershed is out of sight. Just because it’s difficult to spot, it doesn’t mean it’s insignificant. People with limited knowledge about the watershed may not see the importance of this culvert and the area around it.
When I look at this photo, I feel a sense of responsibility to maintain the watershed. Even though this portion is out of sight, it brought to my attention that most of the watershed here is hidden. The watershed’s importance does not diminish because it is difficult to spot.
I think this picture conveys the hidden nature of the watershed. It shows that parts of a watershed may be difficult to find, but we should be aware that our actions can affect the health of the watershed.