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.
After the drought in 2016, which saw hot summer days and very little precipitation, the change in the following year was resounding. 2017 brought intense precipitation and a variety of changes for our freshwater, from …
The wellbeing of waterbirds is naturally intertwined with the health of shoreline and riparian ecosystems. Familiarize yourself with some common species and learn about the positive impact of naturalized shorelines on their populations in this …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Watershed Explorer: Family-friendly activities to help you explore your watershed". This document provides resources from the Canadian Wildlife Federation, including lesson plans, educational materials, and conservation projects for …
Watersheds Canada understands the importance of preserving shorelines and water quality. They provide practical ways to restore deteriorating shoreline conditions and improve water quality. The organization offers various programs, including the Natural Edge Program, Fish …
The importance of site-preparation for pollinator gardens cannot be overstated. To prepare a site, eliminate existing undesirable vegetation, eradicate weeds, remove plant debris, and ensure a clean surface for seed to soil contact or transplants. …
The impacts of artificial light on wildlife behavior, human health, and the environment are explored through field observations, research, and educational activities. The effects of light pollution on freshwater resources, migratory birds, aquatic ecosystems, and …
This lesson plan aims to educate students about biodiversity, interactions between biotic and abiotic components, and the impacts of development on freshwater resources. Students will learn about the importance of protecting cold water lake trout …
Freshwater habitat and water quality are explored through field observations and research, highlighting the impacts of human activities on the environment and the importance of local actions to improve water quality. Shoreland assessments are used …
Explore the connectivity found both in our freshwater systems and in the organizations that help manage them in this blog post. A celebration of World Water Day, this blog discusses how these groups determine the …