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.
This report evaluates the Fish Habitat Enhancement Pilot Project conducted by Watersheds Canada. The project involved four habitat enhancements in …
Watersheds Canada, in partnership with local organizations, worked to protect and enhance freshwater fish habitats. Six fish habitat projects were …
This lesson plan introduces students to different fish species found in the Ottawa area, their basic needs, and how people …
Learn about different fish species found in the Ottawa area by matching the photo to the name! This handout is …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Fishing Through a Lens: Using underwater cameras to detect freshwater fishes". Freshwater fish …
This is a handout from our webinar, "Flood Impact Maps: A Standardized Approach of Understanding Vulnerable Landscapes". The document discusses …
This lesson plan introduces students to five different fish species found in the Ottawa area and teaches them to match …
This activity book is designed for students to learn about nature and the riparian zone. It provides tips for safely …
This booklet is designed for students to explore and learn about nature. It includes activities and exercises to help students …