The OGWA project funded by GeoConnections is an exciting endeavor that will integrate watershed management on both sides of the Ottawa River in addition to providing a comprehensive public educational tool to improve the management of one of the region’s most valuable resources. The project will take an ecosystem approach, utilizing a watershed boundary, rather than political boundaries, for the inclusion of collaborating partners, data, and information. 

Pollution Probe, in collaboration with local partners, is developing a web atlas that will use maps to guide community members through their watershed.  The atlas will take advantage of the sharing, exploration and exchange of geo-spatial data amongst agencies in Ottawa-Gatineau. Alongside the maps contextual discussion in both French and English on water issues will be included in order to raise community awareness and understanding.