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. Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
The Natural Edge Program is a shoreline re-naturalization project created by Watersheds Canada. The program provides a free site visit, customized planting plan, native plants, and other materials to help landowners restore their shorelines. The …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Saving Our Turtles!". Canada is home to eight species of native freshwater turtles. These species are at risk due to various threats. To help, you can assist turtles …
Genetic diversity in plants is crucially important; a large enough gene pool is necessary to ensure offspring have the best chance of survival. One way that nurseries, greenhouses, and growers ensure they have the best …
Installing and maintaining a septic system is crucial to prevent devastating consequences for freshwater ecosystems. This blog post provides tips on funding, designing, and installing a septic system, including exploring various funding options, selecting the …
Septic systems are an integral part of a cottage's infrastructure, but it's important to be careful about their use and maintenance to ensure they don't cause environmental problems. This blog post provides a list of …
How can you take action in your community to protect the environment and local lakes and rivers? Consider leading a service learning project with your class, family, or friends using this activity!
This activity helps students build confidence and capacity to take local environmental action and make an on-the-ground difference for freshwater issues affecting their community. Students will identify and assess ways freshwater habitat and water quality …
Climate change is a threat can can cause real devastation to our waterfront properties that we hold so near and dear. It's important to take steps to boost shoreline resilience that will help your property …
This manual provides guidance on how to create and protect shoreline habitat for fish and wildlife species. It suggests various methods such as planting native vegetation, leaving aquatic vegetation, and creating pathways. The manual also …