Geography & Geology

As water flows across the land of our watershed, and through the streams and tributaries of the river, it acts differently depending on how humans use the land. Creating detailed maps of how land use in our region changes over time can be an invaluable tool in understanding the health of our watershed.

Ottawa Riverkeeper staff member Mark Bernards took some amazing photos while exploring Shirleys Bay!

Written by Youth Water Leader Rachel Balderson, this blog and accompanying interview explore the work of NCC archaeologist Ian Badgley along the shores of the Ottawa River.

Did you know there is a new natural gas pipeline being proposed in the Ottawa River watershed?

Explore the largest exposures of stromatolites in a North American city to learn more about the Ottawa River’s incredible geological history.