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

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

We're so grateful to the mothers, grandmothers, and other strong female influences who have made such a positive impact in our lives. One way you can say thank you this Mother's Day is by making an in honour donation to Watersheds Canada. All donations over $100* will receive a wooden nest box, as well as a beautiful e-card that you can print or email right away! If you haven't already, you can make a secure donation on our CanadaHelps page:   Click on the e-card you would like ... Read More

Join Barbara King, Executive Director of Watersheds Canada, for an information session on the Love Your Lake Program being delivered on Cranberry Lake in summer 2021 and Dog Lake in summer 2022. This session will take place on Thursday, May 6th from 7:30-8:30pm. It will also be recorded and available to watch the following week on Watersheds Canada's YouTube channel. We encourage you to register for the event even if you cannot attend live to ensure you receive all resources mentioned during the ... Read More

        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

  MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                                                             March 26, 2021 Watersheds Canada receives $71,000 OTF Grant to Help Community Groups Enhance Fish Habitat Perth, ON – In partnership with the Lanark County Stewardship Council, Watersheds Canada is proud to announce the creation and distribution of a free Fish Habitat Enhancement Toolkit beginning in March 2021. Generously funded ... Read More

You can now watch Quinte Conservation and Watersheds Canada's "Watersheds 101 and Shoreline Restoration and Planting Programs" webinar. Learn about the benefits of a natural shoreline using trees, shrubs, and wildflowers native to your area.    Thank you to Friends of the Napanee River and Friends of the Salmon River for hosting us on Tuesday, March 23, 2021! ... Read More

Watersheds Canada is excited to announce the fourth webinar in the Freshwater Stewardship Community's series - "Enhancing and Restoring Critical Fish Habitat". This webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 24th at 2pm EST and free registration is now open. With the steady increase in development along Canada’s lake and rivers, critical fish habitat is being compromised and degraded. In this free webinar, Melissa will provide information and resources for community groups and property ... Read More

March 1, 2021, Ottawa, Ontario – It is no surprise that healthy shorelines are among the most productive and diverse environments out there. They support a vibrant community of plants and wildlife, filter pollutants and protect against erosion. The Love Your Lake program wants to help give lakes some love by offering the Microgrant Program! The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), in partnership with Watersheds Canada, is thrilled to announce that lake groups who have participated in Love Your ... Read More