 Marshes, a wonder of the natural world. In these secluded areas, land and water come together in almost perfect harmony to create the ideal environment for many plants and animals to call home. Waterfowl, such as this red-head duck, use these marshlands to- What the? Hey, you! What are you doing? Yes, you. What are you doing there? Uh, well, redheads, like other pockards, are diving birds who rely on these marshes for their food supply, which usually consists of many aquatic plants or the occasional invertebrate dwelling beneath the water's surface. Hold it! I wouldn't do that if I were you. No, you could damage the watershed. You do know what a watershed is, don't you? No. A watershed is an area of land that drains or channels water to lakes, streams, underground reservoirs, or even wetlands, like marshes and swamps. Small contaminants can collectively travel with the water as it travels from streams to rivers and out into the Earth's oceans. That's better. Now, you'd better hurry. The others are heading off without you. The redheads in flight are a wondrous spectacle. Like other migratory birds, these ducks work together to reach their destination, flying in familiar, green formations of wise and energy-efficient way to travel long distances. Whenever the lead duck becomes exhaustive, he simply drops back, allowing another to take his place at the front. More than anything, however, the formation helps keep track of everyone in the flock and ensures that everyone reaches their destination safely. At last, after a long, tiresome journey, the ducks have arrived at the midpoint of their trek, the Horecon National Wildlife Refuge, fatigued by their trek across North America, these stalwart creatures eagerly anticipate a soothing dip in the cool waters of the marsh. But imagine, if you will, what would happen to this beautiful marshland if the rest of the world neglects to care for the watershed? Not very pleasant, is it? Oh, don't worry, my redheaded friend. That was only a glimpse of what may happen if we all aren't wise enough to properly care for our watershed. Well, one single person is responsible for caring for this delicate ecosystem. That's right. With the right amount of initiative in know-how, you too can help to protect the world's wetlands through watershed conservation.