Surface waters within the Tabusintac Watershed are located throughout the watershed.  Streams, brooks, and springs in the watershed come from groundwater within the bedrock.

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Surface waters can be fresh, brackish, or very salty near the coastline or Tabusintac Bay.

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Surface waters are influenced by run-off from the surrounding land.

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Bacteria, metals and minerals can change very rapidly within surface waters from land run-off, water and air temperatures, winds, precipitation, tides, snow melt, and weather.

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Surface waters support a biodiversity of aquatic life. Terrestrial wildlife, waterfowl, and vegetation depend on healthy waters for habitat.

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