Flora and Fauna

Profiles of plants and animals on the river.

Birds

Learn about some of the many birds that live around the river.


Reptiles

There are many species of snakes and turtles in the Ottawa River.


Amphibians

Frogs and salamanders live around the river.


Insects

Discover a few of the insects that live around the river.


Fish

A huge variety of fish live in the river.


Mollusks

A wide variety of mollusks live in the river.


Mammals

Many mammals spend their lives near the water.


Aquatic Plants

Lots of species of aquatic plants call our river home.


Riparian Plants

Plants form an essential part of riparian zones along the river.