One Shoreland at a Time webinar with Chantal Lefevre
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"One Shoreland at a Time: Restoring the Ribbon of Life" Webinar Handout
This is a handout from our webinar, "One Shoreland at a Time: Restoring the Ribbon of Life". This document discusses nature-based solutions to protect or restore terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Nature-based solutions can help combat climate change and biodiversity loss while supporting sustainable development. The benefits of nature-based solutions include supporting biodiversity, providing ecosystem services, and slowing further warming. The document also highlights the importance of shoreland protection and provides additional resources for waterfront property owners.
"One Shoreland at a Time" webinar with Chantal Lefevre
To protect Canada's freshwater ecosystems and increase the resiliency of waterfront communities in the face of climate change, nature-based solutions and community-led action are needed. Join Watersheds Canada staff as they explore programs and toolkit resources that you can use to start nature-based programs in your community and protect the lakes and rivers you love in the wake of the climate crisis. Chantal Lefevre is an accomplished professional who earned an advanced diploma in Environmental Technology from Fleming College, followed by a BSc in Environmental Science from Trent University, successfully concluding her formal educational pursuits in 2020. Engagements with various levels of government, Conservation Authorities, and the private environmental sector have marked her professional journey. Ultimately, she has found her niche within the environmental nonprofit sector, driven by a commitment to community betterment. Chantal currently assumes the role of Regional Coordinator for the Natural Edge program at Watersheds Canada. In this capacity, she leverages the Natural Edge App and other resources to engage with waterfront property owners, facilitating the restoration of shorelands utilizing native plants. This initiative aims to bolster the resilience of these ecosystems against the effects of climate change while safeguarding the integrity of freshwater ecosystems.