There are about 16 subwatersheds (either entirely or partially) within the city of Cambridge. A subwatershed is the area of land that water flows over or through to drain into a larger body of water. Subwatersheds in the city of Cambridge are part of the larger Grand River watershed.

View the Cambridge Subwatershed Map.

A subwatershed study:

  • Identifies streams, wetlands, forests, groundwater recharge areas and other natural areas part of the subwatershed areas, including an inventory of plants, animals, birds, and other species
  • Includes information on stream flows, water quality, groundwater movement and other natural features
  • Protects, maintains and enhances ecological processes and functions and significant natural features of the subwatershed using sustainable methods
  • Promotes an ecosystem approach to environmental planning in the watershed
  • Encourages early integration of environmental and ecosystem considerations in the preparation of land use plans
  • Helps government agencies, consultants and the development industry understand the needs of the watershed
  • Enhances efficiency and effectiveness of land use plan preparation and the review process

Subwatershed studies completed within the city of Cambridge include:

Blair, Bechtel and Bauman Creeks Subwatershed Plan
View the following documents to learn about the Blair, Bechtel and Bauman Creeks Subwatershed Plan, completed in 1997.
Cambridge West Master Environmental Servicing Plan
Learn about the Cambridge West Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP), completed in 2013.
Forbes Creek Subwatershed Study

Learn about the Forbes Creek Subwatershed Study, completed in 2002.
Freeport Creek Subwatershed Study

Learn about the Region of Waterloo's Freeport Creek Subwatershed Study, completed in 2013.
Hespeler East Master Storm Drainage Study

Contact us for information about the Hespeler East Master Storm Drainage Study, completed in 1990. 
Hespeler West Subwatersheds Study and Summary Report
View the following documents to learn more about the Hespeler West Subwatersheds Study, completed from 2003 to 2004.
Mill Creek Subwatershed Plan
Learn about the Mill Creek Subwatershed Plan, completed in 1997.
Moffat Creek Watershed Plan
The Moffat Creek Watershed Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement started as a master drainage plan for the South East Galt development area. The City of Cambridge issued the complete Plan and Impact Statement in 1996.
Pinebush South Master Drainage Plan
Contact us for information about the Pinebush South Master Drainage Plan, completed in 1990.
Randall Drain Subwatershed Study
Learn about the Region of Waterloo's Randall Drain Subwatershed Study as part of the East Side Lands - Stage 2 - Master Environmental Servicing Plan.