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Watersheds

A watershed is an area that drains all precipitation received as a runoff or base flow (groundwater sources) ...

Abstract

A watershed is an area that drains all precipitation received as a runoff or base flow (groundwater sources) into a particular river or set of rivers. Canada’s ocean watersheds are the Atlantic Ocean, Hudson Bay, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

Other Maps in this Series:

Drainage Basins Map | Read about this map
Physical Components of Watersheds Map | Read about this map
Human Components of Watersheds Map | Read about this map
Current Water Levels Map | Read about this map

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