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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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 …

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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 …

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Sustaining our Freshwater - A special World Water Day presentation

Protecting your community’s freshwater and shoreland areas is very important but it can be hard to know where to start. You may have trouble understanding technical documents, or figuring out the “best” first step when …

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Talk to the Birds

This document provides guidelines for staying safe while exploring the outdoors. It emphasizes the importance of physical distancing, hygiene practices, and bringing necessary items such as masks, snacks, and sunscreen. Additionally, it offers tips for …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Teacher Information Sheet – Fish Habitat Lesson PDF

This reference documents helps teachers understand the basic needs of different fish species and their habitat needs. This document is helpful for teachers who want to deliver fish-centred programming in their classroom and want to …

1 file Freshwater, Plants,…
Ten Days of Winter Fun! (2022)

Our annual '10 Days of Winter' campaign provides you with fun activities, crafts, and resources to help you get outside and connect with nature throughout the winter months. This is the 2022 edition that includes …

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Ten Days of Winter Fun! (2023)

Our annual '10 Days of Winter' campaign provides you with fun activities, crafts, and resources to help you get outside and connect with nature throughout the winter months. This is the 2023 edition that includes …

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Ten Days of Winter Fun! (2024)

Our annual '10 Days of Winter' campaign provides you with fun activities, crafts, and resources to help you get outside and connect with nature throughout the winter months. This is the 2024 edition that includes …

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