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 Watersheds Canada Blog is a collection of articles about environmental conservation, lake health, and shoreline restoration. The blog features articles on topics such as seed and genetic diversity, pollinators, and the importance of native …
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to shoreline conservation, including algae, vegetated riprap, septic systems, ticks, pollinators, and creating a resilient shoreline. The series highlights the importance of native plants, natural shorelines, and …
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to stormwater management. The authors provide tips and advice on how to create a resilient shoreline, support winter wildlife, and protect lakes from pollution and invasive species.
This collection of blog posts shares information about youth engagement. The articles cover topics such as pollinator gardens, lake health, snake conservation, and the importance of nature for human health. The blogs also provide educational …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Bridging Beauty and Conservation: Waterfront Property Owners' Perspectives on Riparian Zones". The Love Your Lake program is a shoreline assessment program founded by Watersheds Canada and the Canadian …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Brown, Green, or Silver in Your Tea: A Fish and Mayfly Tale". The handout discusses the process of 'brownification' in streams and lakes, caused by dissolved organic matter. …
Harmful algae blooms pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, human health, and wildlife, particularly in warm and nutrient-rich environments. Buffer zones, strips of vegetation around lakes and rivers, can play a crucial role in …
One of the most impactful changes everyday people can make to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is upgrading the appliances that we use every day. This blog post highlights two faith communities in the Ottawa area …
This segment originally aired on May 20, 2021 on CBC Ottawa News. Watersheds Canada was featured to share information about why keeping shorelines natural is so important for maintaining lake health.