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Let's Restore Canada's Shorelines

The health of your lakes and rivers depends on it.

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The Problem is Real

Shoreline development is impacting Canada's freshwater ecosystems, causing issues such as poor water quality, erosion, and blue-green algae blooms. Taking action on your property now can help reverse these effects while protecting the future of our freshwater.

Give your waterfront the future it deserves, while continuing to enjoy your property for years to come.

Programs & Initiatives

Love Your Lake

Not sure where to start? We can help. Contact us for an assessment of your shoreline and all kinds of tips and tricks to improve its natural beauty. A program coordinated by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Watersheds Canada.

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The Natural Edge

Restoring a natural shoreline will improve your lake and shoreline health. Learn how to restore your shoreline using native plants. Minimal maintenance required.

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Fish Habitat Program

Many lakes are lacking in freshwater fish habitat and spawning areas. Learn how to restore and maintain the health of fish populations.

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Blue Lakes

Blue Lakes is an eco-label program that provides a template for action and education. It is a label and a portfolio of tools, resources, and activities that can be tailored to your lake’s needs. A program of The Land Between and Watersheds Canada.

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Before & After

When you naturalize your shoreline, you have the best of both worlds: you resolve the issues to create a healthy shoreline, and you have a property where you don't lose your view or enjoyment.

Plants Make a Difference

Natural shorelines are the best protection for your lake's water quality. It stabilizes soil and slows down nutrients and other run-off from artificially aging your lake.

Even More to Enjoy!

By planting native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers suitable for your shoreline you too can protect from soil erosion, improve water quality, and create wildlife habitat.

Increase Aesthetic Appeal & Recreational Opportunities

Naturalizing your shoreline is easier than you think and the long-term results are stunning! Shoreline vegetation acts as a buffer to a host of natural and human-made pollutants.

John McAllister of Graham Lake describes his experience with the Love Your Lake program and naturalizing his shoreline.

At Watersheds Canada, we believe sharing our resources, expertise, and programs allows us to make the greatest improvement to water health across Canada.

When we teach you how to help, we give you the power to pass on that same help to others.

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Canada’s freshwater depends on your generosity.

Thanks to generous donors, lakes and rivers across Canada are being restored and protected. You can continue to make a difference with a donation.

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We’re Making Progress

187
Lakes Assessed through
Love Your Lake
89,703+
Native Species
Planted
44,274
Lake Assessment
Reports
177,332+
Metres2 of Enhanced
Shoreline Habitat

Who We Help

1 Property owners
looking to revitalize
their shoreline
2 Lake associations
looking to improve
water health
3 Organizations
looking to gain training
& resources

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If you are a waterfront property owner, lake association, or concerned organization who is ready to make a difference, contact us today to see if you qualify for support.

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