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!
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Benthic macroinvertebrates are excellent bio-indicators of freshwater health, since they spend large parts of their lifecycle in the water and are very sensitive to different levels of pollution they encounter over their lifetime. Read this …
Monica Seidel from Watersheds Canada speaks to Andrew Cartright of Valley Heritage Radio about a fish habitat restoration project that took place on Olmstead and Jeffrey Lakes in Renfrew County.
This document outlines planning and implementation guidelines for walleye spawning bed enhancement projects. It provides information on determining the objective of the project, consulting experts and stakeholders, obtaining necessary permits, choosing a project site, planning …
In recent years, the Muskrat River suffered a flooding event which silted out the walleye spawning bed. Since that event, spawning numbers have drastically decreased. Because walleye is a very sensitive fish species, siltation negatively …
This personal reflection from past executive director Barbara King discusses what is responsible for the inaction seen sometimes in the current environmental landscape. Read it to hear of her personal reflections and experiences with the …
Watersheds Canada understands the importance of preserving shorelines and water quality. They provide practical ways to restore deteriorating shoreline conditions and improve water quality. The organization offers various programs, including the Natural Edge Program, Fish …
The importance of site-preparation for pollinator gardens cannot be overstated. To prepare a site, eliminate existing undesirable vegetation, eradicate weeds, remove plant debris, and ensure a clean surface for seed to soil contact or transplants. …
The impacts of artificial light on wildlife behavior, human health, and the environment are explored through field observations, research, and educational activities. The effects of light pollution on freshwater resources, migratory birds, aquatic ecosystems, and …
This lesson plan aims to educate students about biodiversity, interactions between biotic and abiotic components, and the impacts of development on freshwater resources. Students will learn about the importance of protecting cold water lake trout …