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• n  a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
• n  the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
• n  an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
  the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations

• The research proved to be a watershed in the study of the disorder and Fuller's name was forever linked with modern understanding of the ailment.
• His successful negotiations with AOL in 2002 yielded a watershed deal in the company's meteoric growth.
• Taiwan's presidential election might prove to be a perilous watershed in its relationship with China.

• water parting
• divide
• river basin
• basin
• drainage basin
• catchment area
• catchment basin
• drainage area
• landmark
• turning point

News & Articles

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• Documents available, comments sought for Gorst watershed and urban growth area
  City of Bremerton and Kitsap County announced the release of the draft Gorst Subarea Plan, Watershed Characterization and Framework Plan, and associated Environmental Impact Statement available for public review and comment.
  June 11, 2013 - Port Orchard Independent
• Grand Canyon Watershed
  The Grand Canyon watershed is home to plants and animals that cannot be found elsewhere, as well as a wonderful recreational area. We need to protect it for future generations.
  June 11, 2013 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Lampasas watershed meeting is Thursday
  LAMPASAS — Texas A&M AgriLife Research will have a stakeholders meeting Thursday to discuss details of the Lampasas River Watershed Protection Plan, which was released in January for public review
  June 10, 2013 - Killeen Daily Herald

Quotes

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• Richard Blumenthal in KSTP.com
  The agreement marks another watershed step toward social networking safety, protecting kids from online predators and inappropriate content,said Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who announced the agreement Thursday with his...
• Pehr Gyllenhammar in Forbes
  We believe that the formation of Thomson-Reuters marks a watershed in the global information business,said Swedish businessman Pehr Gyllenhammar, chairman of the trustee company, whose directors have the power to order any shareholder whose...