The Athabasca River Watershed is divided into ten sub-basins. This division helps manage the large area more effectively and allows for the identification of local watershed issues.
Sub-Watersheds from headwaters onward:
Upper Athabasca Sub-Watershed
McLeod River Sub-Watershed
Pembina River Sub-Watershed
Upper Central Athabasca Sub-Watershed
Lesser Slave Sub-Watershed
La Biche Svub-Watershed
Lower Central Athabasca Sub-Watershed
Clearwater River Sub-Watershed
Lower Athabasca Sub-Watershed
Lake Athabasca Sub-Watershed
See the Athabasca Watershed map indicating the ten Sub-Basin.
