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. 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.

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Fish Habitat 9
Freshwater Stewardship Community 57
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Love Your Lake 46
Nature Discovery Programming 38
Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program 33
Planning for our Shorelands 18
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Something's Fishy Puzzle activity

These activity cards feature sunfish, walleye, yellow perch, largemouth bass, and brook trout.

3 files Freshwater, Plants,…
Species-Specific Resources From the Invasive Species Centre handout by Watersheds Canada

This document appears to be a collection of fact sheets and posters for various invasive plant species. The species listed include Autumn Olive, Black Locust, and many others. Each fact sheet likely provides information on …

1 file Ottawa Faith Commun…
Start a Nature Discovery Backpack Lending Library with Your Faith Community! poster by Watersheds Canada and Greening Sacred Spaces

The document discusses a lending library for youth to explore local nature areas and watersheds. Each backpack contains free activities and field equipment. The project aims to inspire youth to learn about local species and …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Stay Natural, Stay Safe around Ticks

Ticks are tiny parasitic insects found throughout most of Southern Canada. After biting a deer, they can become transmitters of Lyme disease; a debilitating condition that can dramatically impact our quality of life as humans. …

1 link Uncategorized
Staying Safe

This document advises individuals to stay home if they feel sick or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive. It also recommends practicing physical distancing and best hygiene practices when interacting with …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Stronger Together webinar by Ducks Unlimited Canada and Farms at Work

This is a handout from our webinar, "Stronger Together: Supporting Farm Stewardship Through Collaboration". The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative started in 2008 to facilitate the collaboration of conservation and farm organizations. The collaborative aims …

1 file, 1 link Freshwater Stewards…
Supporting Canadas freshwater this Rivers to Oceans Week

This blog post was written in celebration of Rivers to Oceans Week in 2021, an annual celebration that recognizes the connectivity of our watersheds and reminds us that taking care of our water is a …

1 link Freshwater Stewards…
Sustainable Waterfront Planning Through Reconciliation with Kerry Ann Charles and Abraham Francis

This document provides information on sustainable waterfront planning through reconciliation. It highlights various resources and initiatives. The document is a guide for inquiries and further learning. It is delivered in partnership with other organizations.

1 file, 1 link Planning for our Sh…
Sustaining Our Freshwater for today and tomorrow

Canada has vast freshwater resources. We use them every day, whether its washing our dishes or swimming in the lake by our cottage. However, with these incredible resources, we also bear a responsibility to make …

1 link Uncategorized