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.