Upper Canadian

Watershed Hydrology

The Upper Canadian Watershed covers a land area of approximately 15,000 square kilometers and is located in southern Ontario, Canada. The watershed is primarily made up of forested and agricultural land, with urban areas occupying a smaller percentage. The hydrology of the watershed is influenced by several major rivers, including the Grand River and the Credit River, and several smaller tributaries. The watershed experiences a moderate snowpack during the winter months, which contributes to surface water flows during the spring melt. Surface water in the watershed is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The reservoirs within the watershed are primarily used for hydroelectric power generation and water supply. Interesting climatic facts include the watershed experiencing a humid continental climate, with average temperatures ranging from -6°C in January to 20°C in July. There has been a trend towards increased precipitation in the watershed over the past few decades, which has contributed to flooding events in some areas.


Surface Flows

Upper Canadian Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Upper Canadian Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Upper Canadian Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Upper Canadian Watershed

Upper Canadian Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed