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.
Walleye, pike, and bass on Olmstead-Jeffrey Lakes now have more places to live thanks to community-led restoration project that saw 18 woody debris piles deployed back into the two lakes. This project was made possible …
When thinking of aquatic invasives, most people think of such species as Asian Carp, Zebra Mussels, or Eurasian milfoil. However, there is a new, much smaller invasive in town: the Spiny Waterflea. Read this blog …
Not only do invasive species pose a significant ecological threat, they also negatively impact the economy, recreational experience, and can even pose risks to human health. This free webinar will provide an introduction to invasive …
Read this reflection-style blog post from past executive director Barbara King to hear her take on what makes Watersheds Canada's work atmosphere, approach, and outlook on freshwater stewardship so unique and powerful.
Jane and John McAllister of Graham Lake participated in both the Natural Edge program and the Love Your Lake program offered by Watersheds Canada. Here they share what they would tell potential future participants to …
The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most iconic species of insect in North America, and is frequently seen as a symbol for conservation efforts. This blog post guides you throughout the multi-thousand mile journey …
This lesson plan, adapted from Project WILD, helps students understand how seeds are carried by wildlife and people, and the importance of seed dispersal in native plant growth. Students participate in an activity where they …
Canada is a country known for its lakes. These vast, complex ecosystems provide countless opportunities for recreation and leisure, but our understanding of them and how they work is sometimes limited. This blog post sheds …
This workbook is a self-assessment tool for shoreline property owners to evaluate their practices and identify areas for improvement to protect their lake. It covers various topics such as lawns and gardens, recreation, shorelines, wetlands, …