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.
The actual video description is: Diamond Lake, located near Combermere, Ontario, is one of only twelve trout lakes in Renfrew County. Over several months, a community-led effort ensured the historic lake trout spawning bed was …
Climate change resilience is a topical issue these days, especially around waterfront communities. Cottage owners especially should be primed to spot, prevent, and address issues on their properties as a result of climate change. This …
Road salt pollution is an escalating concern in Canada, affecting aquatic life and freshwater resources. Elevated sodium and chloride levels can harm plants, deteriorate infrastructure, and threaten drinking water supplies. The use of road salts …
Nature is deeply interconnected, and the movement of energy throughout food chains it is a great example of this. Every organism is part of multiple food chains that overlap and connect to form larger food …
Rob is the President of the Mississippi Lakes Association (MLA) and has participated in both the Love Your Lake Program and the Natural Edge Program. Using 64 native tree, shrub, and wildflower species across four …
This lesson plan introduces students to native wildflower species and pollinators found in the Ottawa area. Students will explore interrelationships among native plants, pollinators, and habitats. They will create works of art that express personal …
This activity sheet guides you through building a 3D fish cube. You will learn to colour and cut the fish body parts, fold, and glue them together. Once the cube is built, you will roll …
This is the handout from our webinar, "Salt Pollution in Ontario: Exploring Challenges & Cross-Sector Solutions". Millions of tonnes of salt are applied every year to combat ice and snow in Ontario. Salt pollution harms …
This document lists salt-tolerant native plants in Eastern Ontario. It includes 40 species of plants, along with their scientific names, common names, and types. The list is likely intended for use in landscaping or conservation …