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. Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
Flood Impact Maps webinar by Dr. Slobodan Simonovic
This is a handout from our webinar, "Flood Impact Maps: A Standardized Approach of Understanding Vulnerable Landscapes". The document discusses the use of Canada Flood Impact Maps for understanding flood hazard, identifying high-risk areas, and investigating regional impacts. It also explores the Flood Map Viewer, a web-based tool that helps the public understand flood risk in their area. The document highlights changes in floodplain regimes over Canada due to climate change and provides additional resources for learning more about flood impact mapping. The Flood Map Viewer is a tool that includes visualization of flood and complementary maps, methodology used to produce the flood maps, and a download page for maps and other files.
Flying Fish Race activity
This lesson plan introduces students to five different fish species found in the Ottawa area and teaches them to match different local fish to their respective habitats. The activity encourages teamwork and understanding of the natural environment. Students learn about the importance of habitat features for fish survival and participate in an over-under relay race to help their fish find its way home. The lesson plan is designed for 20-40 minutes and is geared for young students (grades K-3).
Forest Kit Workbook
This booklet is designed for grades 7-12 students to learn about nature and the riparian zone. It provides tips for safely exploring nature, activities to discover wildlife and ecosystems, and ways to help protect the environment. The booklet includes information on bird identification, native wildflower seed kits, and community science programs. It also provides resources for further learning and encourages students to take action to protect nature.
Freshwater & Plants & People Program - Plant update video #1
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Freshwater & Plants & People Program - Plant update video #2
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Freshwater & Plants & People Program - Plant update video #3
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Freshwater Kit Workbook
This booklet is designed for students to explore and learn about nature. It includes activities and exercises to help students understand different species, ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The booklet also provides tips on how to safely explore nature and how to contribute to conservation efforts. Through the activities and exercises, students will develop their observation, identification, and critical thinking skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Frog Life Cycle activity
A handout to guide you through the activity of colouring, cutting, and assembling a handout to create a visual representation of the life cycle of a frog.
Frog identification guide – adapted from Toronto Zoo
This document introduces Ottawa frogs, describing their colors and sounds. The Green Frog has a green to brown color, a bright yellow throat, and dark brown or black spots. The Leopard Frog has a green to brown color and dark colored lines on its back legs. The Bullfrog is also mentioned, but only as a name.