Discover the Cedar River Watershed

The Cedar is one of the region’s most important rivers. Learn about the many stories that converge in the Cedar River Watershed. Explore its cultural history. Learn about the ecology of the place and the restoration efforts underway to restore the Watershed as habitat for native fish and wildlife. And discover how water is filtered by the land and delivered to the homes and businesses of more than a million regional residents.

If you’re interested in local, regional and global water, watershed and wildlife issues, be sure to check out our news archive to catch up on the stories affecting the Cedar and other watersheds. You can also be kept up-to-date on the latest stories by subscribing to E-Currents, our monthly electronic newsletter.

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”—Loren Eisley