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. 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.
Jane and John McAllister Testimonial - Natural Edge
Jane and John McAllister of Graham Lake participated in both the Natural Edge program and the Love Your Lake program …
Join the Monarch Butterfly on its epic journey from Canada to Mexico!
The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most iconic species of insect in North America, and is frequently seen as …
Journey of a Seed lesson plan
This lesson plan, adapted from Project WILD, helps students understand how seeds are carried by wildlife and people, and the …
Know, and love, your lake!
Canada is a country known for its lakes. These vast, complex ecosystems provide countless opportunities for recreation and leisure, but …
Lake Protection Workbook
This workbook is a self-assessment tool for shoreline property owners to evaluate their practices and identify areas for improvement to …
Lakeside Living: Changing the Paradigm
Living next to a lake is a dream shared by many people. Many have visions of relaxing by the water …
Lake Trout Spawning Bed Restoration - Paugh Lake, Ontario
Paugh Lake, located in the township of Madawaska Valley, Ontario, is known for its cold-water fishery. Wave action and ice …
Landscaping for Wildlife by Love Your Lake
Creating a safe habitat for plants and animals on your shoreline can open up various activities for you and your …
Land-Use Planning on Your Property – Barbara King: Watersheds Canada Presentation
The presentation discusses the importance of land use planning on properties near lakes. It highlights the impact of human activities …