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.
Blog Posts (Stormwater Management) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to stormwater management. The authors provide tips and advice on how to …
Blog Posts (Youth Engagement) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blog posts shares information about youth engagement. The articles cover topics such as pollinator gardens, lake health, …
Bridging Beauty and Conservation webinar with Acacia Frempong-Manso
This is a handout from our webinar, "Bridging Beauty and Conservation: Waterfront Property Owners' Perspectives on Riparian Zones". The Love …
Brown, green or silver in your tea affects your pee webinar with Sandra Klemet-Nguessan
This is a handout from our webinar, "Brown, Green, or Silver in Your Tea: A Fish and Mayfly Tale". The …
Buffer Zones to Prevent Harmful Algae Blooms
Harmful algae blooms pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, human health, and wildlife, particularly in warm and nutrient-rich environments. …
Building a Greener Future: Shining a Light on Community Green Audit and Retrofit Projects
One of the most impactful changes everyday people can make to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is upgrading the appliances that …
CBC segment May 20/21: Shorelines not a backyard swimming pool, lakefront landowners reminded
This segment originally aired on May 20, 2021 on CBC Ottawa News. Watersheds Canada was featured to share information about …
CBC segment October 13/23: Impact of community newspaper closures for nonprofits
This segment originally aired on October 13, 2023 on CBC Ottawa News. Watersheds Canada's executive Robert Pye discusses the impact …
Can Natural Buffers Help Mitigate Road Salt Pollution?
When it comes to road salts, there is no one-size-fits-all solution: the problem needs to be addressed from multiple angles. …