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Press Release – New Collaboration at the Maitland Tower to Inspire Environmental Restoration & Reconnection

Press Release – New Collaboration at the Maitland Tower to Inspire Environmental Restoration & Reconnection

August 22, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

Originally posted on the Door Number One website. Maitland, Ont. – On August 20, 2021, DoorNumberOne.org, a new local not-for-profit, is kicking off the Dirty Paws Ecological Restoration project at the Maitland Tower site on the beautiful St. Lawrence River between Brockville and Prescott. The project will be a collaboration between many community partners including the St. Lawrence River Institute, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, South Nation Conservation Authority, Watersheds Canada, ... Read More

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Finding Optimism this International Youth Day

August 12, 2021 By Watersheds 1 Comment

by Nathaniel Holloway, Environmental technician From the point of view of a twenty-one year old student, the future seems uncertain. While I am an optimistic person, it is hard to ignore the constant flow of warnings from scientists. These warnings make me worry for the survival of our lifestyle and—much more importantly—future generations. However, humans have historically developed technology to meet demands which were previously thought insatiable (e.g., the green revolution which ... Read More

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A Message of Hope from Coast to Coast: Celebrating Terry Fox Day

August 2, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

by Samantha Cunningham, Ecological technician Celebrated across Canada each fall, Terry Fox is a national icon. During the Marathon of Hope in 1980, Fox set out to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research. This cross-Canada journey took place over 143 days, 5,373 kilometres, and 6 provinces, leading Fox to run through 75 of Canada’s 1,382 sub-watersheds. These sub-watersheds were areas of land that caught falling precipitation, facilitating their drainage into nearby ... Read More

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Aug. 23rd webinar: “Ever wonder how to… naturalize your shoreline”

July 30, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

Join us on August 23rd as we host a Facebook live event with the St. Lawrence River Institute!   Living by the water is wonderful – the peace and quiet, the beauty of the water, and the enjoyment of spending time with family and friends along its shores are but a few of its many benefits. If you’re a waterfront property owner or know of someone who is, our upcoming Great River Rapport workshop may be of interest to you. On August 23rd, we will be partnering with Watersheds Canada ... Read More

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Happy World Snake Day!

July 16, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

by Samantha Cunningham, Ecological technician While we think of snakes primarily as predators, they are both predators and prey! This makes them a key component of a healthy, balanced ecosystem. These slithery serpents help keep pest populations under control by eating insects, rodents, and small mammals. They are nature's pest control and they are particularly good at protecting gardens from slugs and other nuisances! Snakes are also preyed upon by birds and larger mammals.   Fun ... Read More

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The Problem with Plastics

July 6, 2021 By Watersheds 1 Comment

by Nathaniel Holloway, Environmental technician Plastic has become central to the way humans package, ship, and consume products. This includes everything from electronics, to medications, to baby toys. Plastic was—and still is in some contexts—considered a miracle product which is waterproof, hard-wearing, and easily malleable. However, we have allowed this material with a myriad of unknown adverse health effects to accumulate in Earth's oceans. While it may seem like an “out of sight, out ... Read More

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Watersheds Canada to launch Canada’s first and only natural shoreline restoration software

June 14, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE JUNE 14, 2021 Watersheds Canada – In partnership with ten other grassroots organizations across Canada, Watersheds Canada is proud to announce the national launch of the Natural Edge Program thanks to generous funding by the RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature. Vegetated buffers are effective in removing over 90% of runoff when compared to non-vegetated shorelines and are critical in mitigating the effects of climate change. These areas provide critical habitat and ... Read More

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An opportunity on the shore… reflecting on my time with Watersheds Canada and “Planning For our Shorelands”

May 5, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

by Christopher Dennison, Municipal Policy Intern Everyone knows the old saying, “these things just happen for a reason”. I have entertained long debates with friends and family over this old adage, and I still wonder whether I could prescribe to such a saying when the global community finds itself at the mercy of a deadly, unforgiving virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted countless lives, and it would also lead to somewhat of a crossroad in my own life. My wife and I are both River ... Read More

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Media Release – “Future of our Shores” report highlights need for more shoreland best-practices and education in Ontario

May 3, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                              May 3, 2021 Future of our Shores report highlights need for more shoreland best-practices and education in Ontario Watersheds Canada – In partnership with a volunteer project steering committee of the Planning for our Shorelands project, Watersheds Canada is excited to announce the availability of the project’s first report, The Future of our Shores. The Future of ... Read More

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Media release – Watersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation to help protect and enhance habitat for Pugnose Shiner fish, a Species at Risk

March 29, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

        MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                                                                                                                                        March 29, 2021  Watersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation to help protect and enhance habitat for Pugnose Shiner fish, a Species at Risk   Perth, ON – In partnership with Quinte Conservation, Friends of Wellers Bay, the West Lake Community ... Read More

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