Community engagement in a federal study of the Ottawa River watershed

with Marina Steffensen and Oliver Dumville
Water Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada

Thursday, March 8 at 12:00 p.m. (EST)

Marina and Oliver will discuss a federal watershed study of the Ottawa River watershed and its unique process of engagement, the scope of which includes a map-based digital platform, consultations with Indigenous communities, and broad engagement of other diverse groups. 

The study is examining the natural, cultural, heritage and economic values associated with the watershed, important indicators for assessing the health of the watershed and the potential creation of a watershed council.

 

Present and past #CWNSYP committee representatives Marina Steffensen and Oliver Dumville will discuss a federal watershed study of the Ottawa River watershed and its unique process of engagement, the scope of which includes a map-based digital platform, consultations with Indigenous communities, and broad engagement of other diverse groups. This study is being led by Environment and Climate Change Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, and is examining:

• The natural, cultural, heritage and economic values associated with the watershed
• Important indicators for assessing the health of the watershed
• The potential creation of a watershed council

Learn how to participate in the Ottawa River watershed study and take away some innovative ideas on developing meaningful community watershed connections.