by Paige Jessup, Climate Change Resiliency Intern A septic system that is not properly installed or old and failing can have devastating consequences for freshwater ecosystems, so take time to learn how to properly install and care for your septic system. Installing or replacing your septic system can look like a daunting and expensive task so here are a few tips you can use when funding, designing, and installing your septic system. Funding There are many great funding options ... Read More
Fish habitat on 15 Central-Eastern Ontario lakes recovering thanks to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund
November 4, 2025 - A monumental two-year fish habitat restoration effort led by national freshwater conservation charity, Watersheds Canada, has supported native fish populations on 15 Central-Eastern Ontario lakes. Thanks to the visionary support of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, over 300 underwater woody debris structures (brush bundles) were built and put into strategic fish habitat areas between 2024 and 2025. Every one of these brush bundles will sustain native fish ... Read More
Symbolically adopt a Red Fox family, Wood Duck pair, Wild Iris, & more!
As the leaves fall from the trees and nights start to get frosty, one thing is clear: winter is coming, and with it the holiday season. It’s time to find the snowshoes, dust off the winter coats, and hunt for the perfect gifts for those you love. Finding unique and thoughtful gifts can be difficult, but Watersheds Canada has you covered with symbolic adoptions. By purchasing an adoption, you not only get a beautiful piece of art, but you also directly support programs that will help your ... Read More
Cyanobacteria and Canada’s Great Lakes
by Paige Jessup, Climate Change Resiliency Intern Reports of blue-green algae in the Great Lakes have bloomed in the last decade. The increased public awareness has shed a light on the issue of eutrophication on freshwater lakes. However, there are other factors involved in the growth of algae like invasive species, overfishing, and food web alterations, all often caused by human activities (Pick, 2016). Canada is home to the largest concentration of freshwater lakes in the world, and ... Read More
A Watershed Win: Watersheds Canada’s Fish Habitat Project Receives Prestigious Conservation Award
October 17, 2025 — A major win for walleye conservation has landed the most prestigious award ever for Watersheds Canada, the 23-year-old national conservation charity that inspires community-wide involvement in logistically, and often physically, challenging habitat restoration work, even in the wintertime. Last night, at the Water Canada Awards, in Toronto, Ontario, Watersheds Canada staff proudly accepted recognition from nearly 200 water protection leaders. Watersheds Canada's Fish ... Read More
Buffer Zones to Prevent Harmful Algae Blooms
by Paige Jessup, Climate Change Resiliency Intern Each summer, harmful algae blooms are at the forefront of local news around the country. The danger to humans, pets, and livestock have increased public awareness but these blooms also have a profound ecological impact. Could buffer zones play a role in combating these algae blooms? Toxic algae blooms of most species of cyanobacteria thrive in warm, calm, high nutrient environments. With the increase of global temperatures due to climate ... Read More
The best before and after habitat photos ever!
Our Fish Habitat team doesn’t start by asking what is possible; we ask what needs to be done, and how we can partner with communities to make it happen. Grounded in practicality, research, and collaboration, our work takes direct action to restore critical habitat for native fish. Your donation today will help us continue this important work! Donate today to help us restore critical fish habitat in Ontario’s lakes and rivers! Watersheds Canada's fish habitat ... Read More
Leading freshwater conservation charity launches technology to protect Canada’s shorelines from climate change impacts
PERTH, ON — September 25, 2025 Watersheds Canada, a national freshwater conservation charity, has launched a new Climate Resiliency Report generator through their award-winning The Natural Edge shoreline restoration program. The new report generator will allow for locally-specific resources and stewardship action plans to be at the fingertips of those hard-hit by the impacts of climate change: waterfront communities. To ensure this new Climate Resiliency Report generator tool is ... Read More
Cyanobacteria and Public Health
by Paige Jessup, Climate Change Resiliency Intern Despite its name, blue-green algae is not actually algae - it is a type of bacteria called cyanobacteria that lives in fresh and marine water. Most species of cyanobacteria are unicellular and photosynthetic, meaning they use sunlight to produce their own food. Blue-green algae can reproduce rapidly in warm, slow-moving, nutrient rich environments. In the right conditions, these bacteria will rapidly reproduce and cause a bloom, spreading ... Read More
New Marginal Lands Initiative Offers Up to 90% Funding for Farmers // La nouvelle Initiative pour les terres marginales propose aux agriculteurs un soutien financier pouvant aller jusqu’à 90 %
New Marginal Lands Initiative Offers Up to 90% Funding for Farmers September 23, 2025 -- The Eastern Ontario Farm Stewardship Collaborative—which brings together Watersheds Canada, Conservation Authorities, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Forests Canada, Just Food, and other partners—is proud to launch the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) – Marginal Lands Initiative. This new funding opportunity will support farmers and rural landowners in implementing on-the-ground projects that ... Read More
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