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.
Hot Tubs, Pools, and Freshwater: How to Properly Drain Your Water
If you are a hot tub or pool owner, it is your responsibility to know the proper procedures for their …
How is Your Pool Affecting Freshwater Ecosystems?
Pools can be a great addition to any property. However, in order to maintain safe swimming conditions, the water can …
How to Choose Dark-Sky-Friendly Lights
Did you know that your choice of shoreline lighting matters for lake health? Everything from the bulb type and temperature …
How to Engage Community in a Lake Plan PDF
The Mississippi Lake Planning Committee developed a process to engage the community in the development of a lake stewardship plan. …
How to Identify Salt Vulnerable Areas
Salt vulnerable areas are specific parts of freshwater systems that are particularly susceptible to contamination from salts. When addressing road …
I Spy With My Little Eye
This personal reflection from Habitat and Stewardship Program Manager Melissa Dakers provides a play-by-play of her experience with a night …
In-Water Brush Piles (Woody Debris) Protocol video
This document outlines planning and implementation guidelines for an in-water brush pile project. It discusses the importance of woody debris …
In-water fish habitat restoration project on Olmstead-Jeffrey Lakes
Walleye, pike, and bass on Olmstead-Jeffrey Lakes now have more places to live thanks to community-led restoration project that saw …
Invasive Aquatic Species: The invaders we can and cannot see
When thinking of aquatic invasives, most people think of such species as Asian Carp, Zebra Mussels, or Eurasian milfoil. However, …