An introduction to our watershed program covers the importance of protecting our drinking water source and supply. Includes landscaping with native plants, & the Land Stewardship Program for residents who live beside the source.

Questions & answers about reservoirs, watershed management, land stewardship, dock permits and boating. Definition & illustration of a watershed; lists our 3 watersheds & more. 

Providing a deep-rooted vegetative buffer around a body of water provides many environmental benefits including better water quality.

Property owners next to city water reservoirs have a special responsibility to protect our drinking water supply. It's beneficial to use best management practices along such waterways. Participating homeowners can then apply for a private boat dock & more. Includes details and forms required to obtain an agreement.

Native plants with long roots slow the flow of stormwater, soak up and filter contaminants and hold the soil in place contributing to better water quality.

Plants native to each of our drinking water reservoirs is included.

Though they may be irresistibly cute, do NOT feed the wildlife. Wild animals are well adapted at finding food & surviving on their own. Furthermore, feeding them actually causes numerous problems.

With a growing population and an increasing demand for superior drinking water, the city recognized the need to maintain and protect the reservoirs.  This voluntary agreement provides residents an opportunity to actively participate in protecting the source of our community’s drinking water.

The Department of Public Utilities, its customers and local watershed groups work together in a unique partnership to protect our Watershed. Central Ohio residents participate in proactive watershed protection.

New signage installed this year at Griggs, O'Shaughnessy & Hoover Reservoirs invites park visitors to learn about the green infrastructure installed there. Columbus is using green infrastructure to improve the quality of storm water entering the reservoirs that supply our drinking water.