* Chesapeake Bay Watershed: The Chesapeake Bay watershed is located in the central part of Virginia and drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The major rivers of the Chesapeake Bay watershed include the Potomac, Rappahannock, and James Rivers.
* Gulf Coastal Plain: The Gulf Coastal Plain is located in the southeastern part of Virginia and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The major rivers of the Gulf Coastal Plain include the Chowan and Blackwater Rivers.