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.

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Freshwater Stewardship Community 58
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Love Your Lake 54
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Journey of a Seed lesson plan
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 …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Know, and love, your lake!
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 …

1 link Love Your Lake
Lake Protection Workbook
Lake Protection Workbook

This workbook is a self-assessment tool for shoreline property owners to evaluate their practices and identify areas for improvement to …

1 file Lake Links
Lake Trout Spawning Bed Restoration - Paugh Lake, Ontario
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 …

1 link Uncategorized
Lakeside Living: Changing the Paradigm
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 …

1 link Love Your Lake
Land-Use Planning on Your Property – Barbara King: Watersheds Canada Presentation
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 …

1 file Lake Links
Landscaping for Wildlife by Love Your Lake
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 …

1 file Love Your Lake
Launching a new online Freshwater Stewardship Community
Launching a new online Freshwater Stewardship Community

This blog post announces the launch of our Freshwater Stewardship Community, a centralized place for waterfront associations, individuals, academics, students, …

1 link Freshwater Stewards…
Let Us Prioritize Freshwater this Ontario Election Season!
Let Us Prioritize Freshwater this Ontario Election Season!

This blog post was written prior to the 2022 Ontario provincial election. It emphasizes the importance of this particular election …

1 link Planning for our Sh…