Watershed Description
The watershed description is a detailed examination of the physical and human characteristics of the planning region. Numerous maps and tables will support a textual report on what makes up the watershed. Topics will include population, geology, vegetation, land use, infrastructure and government, plus many others.
Table of Contents
2.0 WATERSHED DESCRIPTION
2.1 Source Protection Region
2.1.1 Source Protection Areas
2.1.2 Stakeholders and Partners
2.1.2.1 Conservation Authorities
2.1.2.2 Municipalities
2.1.2.3 Provincial Ministries
2.1.2.4 Federal Government
2.1.2.5 First Nations
2.1.2.6 Non-Governmental Organizations and the Public
2.2 Physical Description
2.2.1 Bedrock Geology
2.2.2 Surficial Geology
2.2.3 Topography
2.2.4 Physiography
2.2.5 Soil Characteristics
2.3 Hydrology
2.3.1 Surface Water Hydrology
2.3.2 Hydrogeology
2.3.3 Surface - Groundwater Interactions
2.3.4 Climate
2.3.5 Climatic and Meteorological Trends
2.4 Naturally Vegetated Areas
2.4.1 Wetlands
2.4.2 Woodlands and Vegetated Riparian Areas
2.5 Aquatic Ecology
2.5.1 Fisheries
2.5.2 Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
2.5.3 Species and Habitats at Risk
2.5.4 Invasive Species
2.6 Human Characterization
2.6.1 Population Distribution and Density
2.6.2 Land Use
2.6.2.1 Settlement Areas
2.6.2.2 Agricultural Resources
2.6.2.3 Brownfields
2.6.2.4 Landfills
2.6.2.5 Quarries and Aggregate Extraction
2.6.2.6 Oil, Gas and Salt Facilities
2.6.2.7 Forestry
2.6.2.8 Transportation
2.6.2.9 Wastewater Treatment
2.6.2.10 Recreation
2.6.2.11 Protected Areas
2.6.2.12 Utilities
2.6.2.13 Institutional Lands
2.6.2.14 Hazard and Natural Environment Land Use
2.6.2.15 Other Land Use
2.7 Data and Knowledge Gaps for Watershed Description
