Dog River: Land and Water
The Dog River and its creeks and streams drain most of Mobile, Alabama and serve as important places for families to play and fish. The river is greatly affected by the land surrounding the river and the water that drains into it.
Dog River is approximately 7 miles long, located on the northwest side of Mobile Bay. Mobile Bay,
the sixth largest watershed in the nation, flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Dog River is approximately 7 miles long, located on the northwest side of Mobile Bay. Mobile Bay,
the sixth largest watershed in the nation, flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
What is a watershed?
Why is one river clean and another polluted?
There's a reason for the difference in litter. Threemile Creek is a small watershed, 29 miles. Dog River Watershed is much larger, 95 miles, and includes many of the shopping areas and big box stores.
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Do you live near the Dog River?
Even if you don't live near the river, you could still live in the watershed. A watershed is like a drain. All the rain that falls on this land eventually drains into Dog River. Dog River Watershed is a 90 square mile urban watershed that drains into Dog River, Mobile Bay and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
60% of Dog River watershed is located within the City of Mobile. 40% is located in Mobile County.
60% of Dog River watershed is located within the City of Mobile. 40% is located in Mobile County.
Dog River Creeks, Bayous and Canals
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