Health of the watershed: Data maps & rankings

The maps below provide a general snapshot of the most current available data from HVA’s science teams, our partners, and environmental agencies at the local, state and federal level.

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Overview of wildlife corridors, connected forests and protected lands

Biodiversity ranking of local subwatersheds. Darker green = greater diversity of species.

Which subwatersheds are most valuable and in need of PROTECTION?

What are our most – and least – disturbed waters? Darker blue=less impacted.

Which waters are most – and least – susceptible to climate change impacts? Darker blue=least susceptible.

What lands in our region are most – and least – ecologically stable? Darker green=more stable

Which forests are more likely to remain healthy and survive strong storms or other impacts? Darker green=more resilient.

Which regions are most impacted by development (have the most pavement, rooftops, etc.) and thus more susceptible to runoff pollution? Red/orange=most developed.