Here you will find a comprehensive collection of free educational resources dedicated to helping rural shoreline property owners, families, municipalities, lake groups, and educators protect their lakes and restore natural habitat. Explore guides, best practices, case studies, lesson plans, and tools to become a freshwater protector. All resources are freely shareable so please include them in a newsletter, on social media, or printed for a community booth!
Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to community gardening, including pollinators, native plants, and urban flora. The authors provide tips and information on how to support local ecosystems and promote sustainability. The blog …
This collection of blogs features various articles about community science. The authors discuss topics such as the importance of native plants, the impact of plastic pollution, and the benefits of natural shorelines. They also share …
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to fish habitat. The articles provide information on how to create a resilient shoreline, the importance of aquatic vegetation, and ways to enhance fish habitat. The blogs …
The Watersheds Canada Blog is a collection of articles about environmental conservation, lake health, and shoreline restoration. The blog features articles on topics such as seed and genetic diversity, pollinators, and the importance of native …
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to shoreline conservation, including algae, vegetated riprap, septic systems, ticks, pollinators, and creating a resilient shoreline. The series highlights the importance of native plants, natural shorelines, and …
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to stormwater management. The authors provide tips and advice on how to create a resilient shoreline, support winter wildlife, and protect lakes from pollution and invasive species.
This collection of blog posts shares information about youth engagement. The articles cover topics such as pollinator gardens, lake health, snake conservation, and the importance of nature for human health. The blogs also provide educational …
Naturalized shorelines aren't just more beautiful than developed ones: they also provide so many benefits including preventing erosion, providing critical wildlife habitat, preventing geese from entering the property, maintaining water quality, and so much more. …
In 2019, the Daniel and Susan Gottlieb Foundation provided funding support to go towards stewardship projects in their local lake community. This blog post outlines some of the positive impacts made possible by this Lake …