Watershed Report Card
Conservation Authority watershed report cards report on the state of Ontario’s watersheds so residents are aware of their local conditions and also so that informed decisions can be made to ensure the ongoing resiliency and sustainability of our water and land resources. This is a reporting process that gets scientific information to local decision-makers in watersheds across Ontario. Conservation Authorities report on local watershed conditions using a standardized set of indicators and evaluation, focusing on surface water quality, forest cover and groundwater quality. The Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards are being launched to celebrate Canada Water Week – March 19 to 22, 2018. They report on surface and groundwater quality in addition to forest conditions.
To get a look at the provincial picture, visit Conservation Ontario’s Watershed Checkup webpage.
Conservation Halton’s 2018 Watershed Report Card
The Watershed Report Card is a report on the ecosystem health of the region. There are four key
measurements in Conservation Halton’s Watershed Report Card:
- Forest Conditions
- Groundwater Quality
- Impervious Land Cover
- Surface Water Quality
Click here to see Conservation Halton’s 2018 Watershed Report Card (pdf format)
Conservation Halton has also produced a Story Map which allows you to take a more detailed look into the 2018 Conservation Halton Watershed Map.Click here to download a pdf of Conservation Halton’s 2013 Watershed Report Card. Please note, this is a larger file (6MB) and may take some time to download (not recommended for dial up users).
About Watershed Report Cards
Watershed report cards are an important management and evaluation tool for Conservation Authorities, municipalities and other partners to measure environmental change and target programs. They will also improve local knowledge and motivate action.
Ontario’s water and land resources and natural systems provide important ecological, economic and societal benefits and should be protected. Conservation Authority programs contribute to healthy watersheds which helps to protect our own health.