So, what does the Platte River Revival have to do with Casper’s watershed?
No matter where you are, you’re in a watershed. A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place. Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. They cross county, state, and national boundaries. All the water that drains from Casper Mountain and into creeks and drainage’s, including the water that runs down your street and into the storm drain, ends up in the North Platte River. And accordingly, Casper is in the North Platte watershed. The appearance of our river has a lot to do with all the water that flows into it. After a heavy rain, the water in the river may appear cloudy or dirty. This is due to clay and sand called sediment, being carried by water into the river. Sediment can settle to the bottom of the river and over time it can accumulate as thick layers. This effectively seals off the natural gravel stream bed which is critical for fish, aquatic plants, insects, and other creatures. Excessive sedimentation can blo
