Ottawa RiverWe all live in watersheds. Watersheds are areas of land made up of forests, wetlands, rivers, lakes, groundwater, wildlife and natural areas – all connected by the water cycle. In a watershed, what happens upstream in one community or in one home, affects conditions downstream. The health of our watersheds is reflected in the health of things such as the availability and quality of our water, habitats for wildlife, forests and wetlands.

Click on your watershed below and explore the water where you live:

• How much water flows in your local river? How clean is it?
• Where does your water come from and how is it treated ?
• What type of wildlife lives nearby?
• Where are the local fishing spots, hiking trails, beaches, or conservation areas?
• Where does sewage go, and where does it end up?
• What are the local sources of pollution?

Adapted from Conservation Ontario's Creating a Climate for Change Calendar