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.
Paugh Lake, located in the township of Madawaska Valley, Ontario, is known for its cold-water fishery. Wave action and ice movement and push had altered the rock formations on the spawning bed, making it less …
Living next to a lake is a dream shared by many people. Many have visions of relaxing by the water with their friends and family, enjoying the peace and quiet that rural living provides. However, …
The presentation discusses the importance of land use planning on properties near lakes. It highlights the impact of human activities on water quality and the natural environment. The presentation also covers topics such as shoreline …
Creating a safe habitat for plants and animals on your shoreline can open up various activities for you and your family. A rich wildlife profile can be an indicator of overall land health. Adding certain …
This blog post announces the launch of our Freshwater Stewardship Community, a centralized place for waterfront associations, individuals, academics, students, and other organizations to connect and work together to protect local freshwater and enhance shoreline …
This blog post was written prior to the 2022 Ontario provincial election. It emphasizes the importance of this particular election for freshwater health, inspiring voters to get informed and take to the polls to make …
This activity book is designed to teach young students (grade 4-6) about biodiversity, particularly around lakes and rivers. It includes activities such as BINGO, word searches, and matching games as water quality, bioindicators, and community …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Life in the "Weeds": Exploring the rarely seen world of aquatic plants". The document discusses the importance of protecting native aquatic plants, which benefit lakes by absorbing wave …
Light pollution is unwanted, inappropriate, or excessive artificial light that can affect wildlife behavior, human health, and environmental quality. It can disrupt the natural behaviors and processes of aquatic life, interfere with nocturnal wildlife, and …