written by Terri-Lee Reid, Conservation Researcher, Canadian Wildlife Federation When you love your lake, you will want to make sure your septic system is functioning properly. Improperly treated wastewater may contain bacteria, viruses, phosphorus, and nitrogen. Inadequate treatment can result in an overabundance of weeds and algal blooms. This can make a lake unpleasant for swimming and boating, affect water quality, fish, wildlife, and their habitats, and it can cause health risks for ... Read More
Exciting changes are coming to Watersheds Canada
After 10 years as Executive Director, Barbara King has decided to move over to a different role at Watersheds Canada. Barbara will move to a part-time Director of Community Partnerships and Programs once we have found our next leader. “I am excited to have a little more time with my busy teens while continuing my work with all the amazing partners and people that have made the last 10 years such a positive experience", says Barbara. "Thank you to all of you that have walked with me and shared ... Read More
Join us for the “Sustainable Waterfront Planning Through Reconciliation” webinar on June 16th at 1pm EST
To make informed decisions around waterfront development proposals, stormwater management plans and environmental impact studies are often used to communicate the impacts of development from a western science perspective. But how about Indigenous science? The Planning For Our Shorelands project is proud to present this collaborative and interactive workshop aimed at breaking down barriers and familiarizing local decision-makers and the public with Indigenous relations to land and water. ... Read More
Helping Your New Plants Thrive
by Samantha Cunningham The first step in helping your new plantings is ensuring they are properly planted to start. Choose a location for your plant that is best-suited for its entire life-cycle. This includes checking its environmental preferences, for native species check out the Native Plant Database for this info. As well as ensuring the new planting will not need to be transplanted later in its life due to encroachment on pathways, water lines, and electrical wires for example. There ... Read More
Media Release – Pugnose Shiner fish on West Lake, Ontario sees restored habitat, increased awareness thanks to community-led project
Perth, ON, April 12, 2022 – A two-year project to benefit the Pugnose Shiner in the Quinte watershed is winding down, but the impacts of the project will continue for years to come. This community-led effort included many different components to benefit the Pugnose Shiner, other wildlife, and overall freshwater quality in the Quinte watershed. One focus area of the project was West Lake. Participating local residents received education and stewardship materials, shoreline restorations using ... Read More
Media Release – Perth youth investigate local freshwater and wildlife issues through new Nature Discovery Backpack program
April 12, 2022, Perth, Ontario – Students attending Youth Action Committee (YAK) Youth Services last year were given a free and educational opportunity to safely explore nature at their own pace as they learned about local species, freshwater health, and how to take local action. This was possible because of a pilot project called the Nature Discovery Backpack program, organized by Watersheds Canada. Thanks to generous funding from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and ... Read More
Stay Natural, Stay Safe around Ticks
by Sam Cunningham Ticks are a member of the arachnid family, like scorpions and spiders. They move through crawling movements only, and survive through feeding on whatever blood-flowing creatures are available, humans included. Ticks in Canada There are around 40 species of ticks in Canada which range in size from a pinhead to a dime. Ticks are present across Canada, living in wooded areas, tall grasses, and under leaf litter. Ticks can be present in urbanized green spaces as well as rural ... Read More
Planting Your Own Pollinator Garden
by Samantha Cunningham One of the best things about creating a pollinator garden is the diversity of beauty that can be included! However, not all pollinator gardens welcome the same diversity of species. Bees are the most important and common pollinator type, with over 800 species in Canada! Luckily everyone’s favourite gentle friend the bumblebee is not only cute, but a native species as well. Be sure to respectfully admire the females who can sting multiple times unlike the non-native ... Read More
Natural Edge Program receives 2021 grant from Ontario Community Environment Fund
The Ontario government is reinvesting almost $900,000 in 17 projects across the province that will help protect and restore the environment and support stronger, healthier and cleaner communities. Watersheds Canada is honoured to receive funding in Eastern Ontario to deliver shoreline restorations in the Cataraqui and Quinte watersheds. This three-year project will see 4,000 native species planted on shoreline properties near Kaladar. Working with Quinte Conservation, this project will ... Read More
Happy World Water Day!
Happy World Water Day! As we come together to raise awareness and take action to tackle our current water issues, Watersheds Canada is excited to help you and your family take action for Canada's freshwater, today and beyond! Download our print-friendly "Top 10 Actions" checklist that you can work on as the year continues. There are many ways you can help protect and enhance local freshwater areas, and you do not have to have a shoreline property to get started!Check out this document to see ... Read More
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