Natural Edge Program: Quinte Project Evaluation, 2019-2021

The Natural Edge: 3rd Party Program Evaluation Report

The Natural Edge program was a shoreline rehabilitation project that ran from 2019-2021 in the Quinte watershed. The program aimed to engage landowners in planting native plants and rehabilitating shorelines. The evaluation report assesses the program's success, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement. The report highlights the program's positive impact on the environment, landowners' knowledge and attitudes, and the importance of community engagement and social networks. The evaluation also identifies areas for improvement, including the need for more effective outreach and publicity materials, and the importance of leveraging interest in wildlife to build support for natural shorelines.