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.
Shoreline ecosystems, or riparian zones, are especially valuable habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. The shoreline area includes the first 30 metres of land and is considered the ribbon of life because it supports 70% …
Meet Curtis Lazore, a participant in the Natural Edge shoreline renaturalization program. Curtis lives along the shores of the St. Lawrence River in Ontario and enhanced and protected the shoreline of his property using many …
One of the biggest benefits of a naturalized shoreline is erosion control. While man-made structures such as retaining walls can disrupt natural processes in the nearby waterbody, naturalized shorelines are not only beneficial for our …
Protect your lake by restoring a natural shoreline. We want to help you improve your lake’s water quality by reducing run-off and attracting wildlife like butterflies and frogs.
Learn about exciting new projects being delivered this summer to help community groups, property owners, students, and organizations take action for their lakes, rivers, and shorelines.
Daryl Neve is the current President of the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association (DCLA). Recently the DCLA partnered with Watersheds Canada's Natural Edge Program to restore two properties with hundreds of native trees, shrubs, and …
Lakes are the places we go to enjoy quality time with friends and family, find peace and quiet, and connect with nature. However, it's important for us to limit our impact on these beautiful bodies …
Pools can be a great addition to any property. However, in order to maintain safe swimming conditions, the water can often contain chlorine, bromide, salt, and algaecides which can cause damage to freshwater ecosystems if …
Have you ever wondered how to naturalize your shoreline? What should you and your family be looking for on your property that might impact water quality and wildlife habitat availability? Chloe and Monica from Watersheds …