Watershed to be discussed

The Prairie River Watershed and wetlands in St. Joseph County will be at the center of a presentation Wednesday.

Overseen by the St. Joseph County Conservation District and its counterpart in Branch County, the two-hour event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Dresser Auditorium at Glen Oaks Community College.

Presenter Rachel Smith, coordinator of the Prairie River Watershed Protection Plan, will provide a look at area wetlands, and discuss their functions and how they influence water quality in day-to-day life.