Water for People and the Environment

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Across
  1. 7. A state agency responsible for regulating water and environmental quality in Texas.
  2. 9. A federal law aimed at reducing pollution and ensuring safe water quality for the U.S.
  3. 12. A water rights system where the earliest users of water have the highest priority.
  4. 13. An individual who offers their time and effort to help with conservation or environmental tasks.
  5. 15. The source or beginning of a river or stream, often in higher elevations.
  6. 16. Water flow required to maintain the health of aquatic ecosystems.
  7. 17. Pollution that originates from a specific, identifiable source, such as a pipe or sewage plant.
Down
  1. 1. A group of stakeholders working to manage and restore a watershed.
  2. 2. A state agency that promotes conservation and management of soil and water in Texas.
  3. 3. A large ocean basin bordered by the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba, important for marine biodiversity.
  4. 4. Water that exists on the Earth's surface in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
  5. 5. A natural source of groundwater that emerges to the Earth's surface.
  6. 6. Pollution that comes from scattered or diffuse sources, often carried by runoff.
  7. 8. The legal doctrine governing water rights for landowners adjacent to water sources.
  8. 10. Water found beneath the Earth’s surface in soil and rock formations.
  9. 11. Individuals or groups with an interest in or affected by environmental or water-related issues.
  10. 14. A large, natural stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another water body.