Welcome to the Watersheds Canada Resource Library!
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.
Blog Posts (Community Gardens) by Watersheds Canada
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 also features guest posts and articles on related topics.
Blog Posts (Community Science)
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 tips and resources for creating wildlife habitat and reducing plastic waste.
Blog Posts (Fish Habitat) by Watersheds Canada
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 also include references and resources for further learning.
Blog Posts (Invasive Species Management) by Watersheds Canada
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 plants. The authors discuss the impact of human activities on the environment and provide tips and advice on how to protect and restore lakes and shorelines. The blog also features personal stories of individuals who have participated in shoreline restoration programs and the benefits they have experienced.
Blog Posts (Natural Shorelines) by Watersheds Canada
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 wildlife habitat in supporting local ecosystems and human enjoyment of freshwater areas.
Blog Posts (Stormwater Management) by Watersheds Canada
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.
Blog Posts (Youth Engagement) by Watersheds Canada
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 resources and tips for creating wildlife habitat and reducing plastic waste.
Creating a Resilient Shoreline: Keeping a natural shoreline that benefits your family and local wildlife
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. Read more about the value of naturalized shorelines, about the process of restoring your waterfront property's habitat, about some great options for plants that you can use, and much more in this blog post!
Daniel and Susan Gottlieb Lake Stewardship Grant Helps Community Freshwater Initiatives
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 Stewardship grant, including water quality sampling, invasive species management, and outreach projects.