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.
What Makes A River Healthy? webinar with Dr. Leigh McGaughey
This is a handout from our webinar, "What Makes a River "Healthy"? Engaging science, art, and storytelling to explore the health of the Upper St. Lawrence River". The Great River Rapport is a science-based project to assess the status and health of the Upper St. Lawrence River. It is a collaborative effort between The River Institute, Indigenous partners, scientists, educators, and communities. The project evaluates scientific data and shares the health of the river through stories, art, education, and community action. It aims to engage the community in ongoing conversations and take action to protect the river's health.
White Lake: ours to preserve webinar with Conrad Grégoire and David Overholt
This is a handout from our webinar, "White Lake - Ours to Preserve". White Lake is a spring-fed lake located in four municipalities and two counties. The White Lake Preservation Project (WLPP) aims to study and document the lake's chemistry, biology, and physical characteristics. WLPP and the White Lake Property Owners Association (WLPOA) work together to preserve and improve lake water quality. Residents can contribute to the lake's protection by participating in various programs and initiatives.
Wild Ideas! webinar by Canadian Wildlife Federation and Watersheds Canada
This handout highlights the importance of spending time in nature. It lists various resources from Canadian Wildlife Federation and Watersheds Canada to encourage family fun and learning. The resources include nature-based apps, activity books, and lending libraries. The handout also mentions funding support from various foundations.
Wildlife Photography Near You webinar with Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo
Amazing photos of lions, tigers, and elephants can be jaw-dropping, but reaching their location is a challenge for many people. Spectacular creatures can be found in your own neighbourhood just waiting for you to see or photograph them! Whether you are a photographer or a viewer, wildlife photography allows you to connect with the intimate lives of incredible species in your region. Join Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo from APC Wildlife Photography for this free webinar on finding and photographing beautiful animals in your backyard. Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo is a wildlife photographer who loves nothing more than spending early mornings exploring local lakes, rivers, and forests trying to capture the elegance of the animal kingdom on camera.