Funding will help to provide 200 Indigenous youth with a free immersive nature learning program while using community monitoring technology to steward local habitats Perth, Ontario, December 11, 2025 – Watersheds Canada has received a $10,000 Community Board grant from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation®, through the TELUS Barrie and Central Ontario Community Board, supporting increased access to locally-informed and relevant freshwater education and action opportunities for ... Read More
Hidden Dangers: How Could your Septic System be Affecting Water Quality
by Paige Jessup, Climate Change Resiliency Intern Our septic systems are often something that are out of sight and out of mind. Some people may not even know what a septic system is, especially if you live in a city or town that has a wastewater treatment plant. No matter where you live, we should all be thinking about where our wastewater goes when we flush. Where is Untreated Wastewater Going? If you live in an area that is connected to a municipal sewer system, the water that is ... Read More
And the winners are…
Watersheds Canada's inaugural Nature Art Raffle was a tremendous success! The winning ticket numbers were drawn on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:00am EST and here are the winners: Chris S. from Georgetown, Ontario has won the Sue Miller oil painting. Erik P. from Cassleman, Ontario has won the Mike Reader wood duck carving. Erik's impact on freshwater doesn't end here - we are thankful to announce that he has signed on to be a monthly donor to Watersheds Canada. His generous support will ... Read More
Watersheds Canada wraps up another successful year of delivering Love Your Lake
November 21, 2025 -- Watersheds Canada is celebrating the successful completion of another year delivering the Love Your Lake program, now in its thirteenth year of operation. In summer 2025, the team worked in Central-Eastern Ontario, assessing over 1,100 properties across five lakes: Sand Lake, Black Lake, North Otter Lake, South Otter Lake, and Eagle Lake. This important work was made possible thanks to support from local volunteers, hosts, lake associations, and community members. Through ... Read More
Maintaining your Septic System
by Paige Jessup, Climate Change Resiliency Intern Proper design and maintenance of your septic system is important in ensuring it functions properly and will not end up costing you and the environment. Improperly treated wastewater may contain bacteria, viruses, phosphorus, and nitrogen. If this gets into the ground water or nearby water body, it can get into drinking water and also have devastating consequences for aquatic ecosystems. Choosing and Designing your Septic ... Read More
$10,000 South Frontenac Lake Ecosystem Grant Helps Watersheds Canada Restore and Protect Local Shorelines
Funding supported the restoration of 1,200m² of riparian habitat across South Frontenac, Ontario. November 10, 2025 -- Watersheds Canada received a $10,000 Lake Ecosystem Grant from the Township of South Frontenac to implement The Natural Edge shoreline naturalization program. The funding supported the restoration of 6 waterfront properties across South Frontenac, Ontario, improving local water quality, reducing erosion, and creating vital habitat for fish and wildlife. Through this ... Read More
Septic System Starter
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
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