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. Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.

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Flood Impact Maps webinar by Dr. Slobodan Simonovic

This is a handout from our webinar, "Flood Impact Maps: A Standardized Approach of Understanding Vulnerable Landscapes". The document discusses the use of Canada Flood Impact Maps for understanding flood hazard, identifying high-risk areas, and …

1 file, 1 link Freshwater Stewards…
Flying Fish Race activity

This lesson plan introduces students to five different fish species found in the Ottawa area and teaches them to match different local fish to their respective habitats. The activity encourages teamwork and understanding of the …

3 files Freshwater, Plants,…
Forest Kit Workbook

This booklet is designed for grades 7-12 students to learn about nature and the riparian zone. It provides tips for safely exploring nature, activities to discover wildlife and ecosystems, and ways to help protect the …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Freshwater & Plants & People Program - Plant update video #1

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Freshwater & Plants & People Program - Plant update video #2

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Freshwater & Plants & People Program - Plant update video #3

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Freshwater Kit Workbook

This booklet is designed for students to explore and learn about nature. It includes activities and exercises to help students understand different species, ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The booklet …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Frog Life Cycle activity

A handout to guide you through the activity of colouring, cutting, and assembling a handout to create a visual representation of the life cycle of a frog.

2 files Freshwater, Plants,…
Frog identification guide – adapted from Toronto Zoo

This document introduces Ottawa frogs, describing their colors and sounds. The Green Frog has a green to brown color, a bright yellow throat, and dark brown or black spots. The Leopard Frog has a green …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…