CLEANER BRIGHTER TOMORROWS
Meet your watershed.

A pocket-sized curiosity guide for discovering how your neighbourhood connects to the water beyond it.

GIVE THE WATER A NAME.
A watershed is the land that drains toward a common outlet. Begin with a familiar stream and work outward.
[ ] Write down the name of the nearest river, lake, or stream.
[ ] Find a public map through your local water authority or watershed organization.
[ ] Note which larger body of water it connects to.

TAKE A THOUGHTFUL LOOK.
Visit only where access is public and safe. This is an observation walk, not a sampling or water-testing activity.
[ ] Stay on permitted paths and read the local visitor guidance.
[ ] Notice the plants, paths, and places where people spend time.
[ ] Write down three questions you would like to ask someone who knows the area.
[ ] Leave wildlife and natural materials where they are.

FIND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR IT.
A map can show where water goes. Local people can help you understand what a place means.
[ ] Find an established conservation group, park team, or community science program.
[ ] Look for a guided walk or a scheduled volunteer opportunity.
[ ] Keep a small list of useful contacts and public information sources.
[ ] Explore the USGS Water Science School to learn more about watersheds.

Notes:


Illustrative community guidance. Check local requirements before organizing activities.