MEDIA RELEASE Community support and actions in Quinte watershed growing for Pugnose Shiner fish, a Species at Risk Perth, ON, October 18, 2021 – Cathie Coultis has lived in the Quinte watershed for almost 15 years. In the past few years, though, she is seeing dramatic changes on West Lake. More invasive phragmites are spreading in the water, and she is seeing an increase in shoreline development, resulting in increased sedimentation and removal of aquatic vegetation. Cathie is the ... Read More
Watersheds Canada nominated for 2021 Nature Inspiration Award
Watersheds Canada is honoured to be a finalist for the Nature Inspiration Awards in the Not-For-Profit (Small and Medium) category. The Nature Inspiration Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose specific projects encourage Canadians to take an interest in natural history, create links with nature and contribute to its preservation. Specifically, our innovative Natural Edge Program, the only program of its kind in Canada, has been recognized with this nomination. Award winners ... Read More
My Journey to the South: The Fall Migration of a Prothonotary Warbler
by Priya Vaidya As the air starts to cool and the days become shorter, I can sense that it will soon be time to fly down south. It feels like just yesterday when I left the cozy little nest that my parents built for me and my four siblings. Our nest was in a humble wetland, north of Lake Erie. My father found a silver maple tree with the perfect little nook that was carved out by a Downy Woodpecker and started to build a nest from moss and bark. When he met my mother, she helped him turn ... Read More
Give Bats a Home this Halloween
Though we don't always see them, bats are incredibly important to the spaces where we live - they eat thousands of insects each night, and act as important pollinators, bringing pollen further than a butterfly or bee would be able to. Bats need your help - they are threatened by habitat loss, pesticide use, and fear and misinformation leading people to remove their homes and roosts. This Halloween, you can provide a home for bats. Bat houses provide a place to roost and rest so they can ... Read More
Media release – 2021 Lake Links Webinar Workshop
Media Release “Take the Challenge: Connecting what we say & actually do in order to protect our lakes and rivers” 2021 Lake Links Webinar Workshop October 6, 2021 - Join us at our 20th Annual Lake Links Workshop, “Take the Challenge: Connecting what we say & actually do in order to protect our lakes and rivers” on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as a free on-line webinar. At this year’s workshop, learn how to turn what we say into action to help protect ... Read More
5 ways to get involved this World Rivers Day!
by Priya Vaidya On September 26, 2021, the world celebrates World Rivers Day, which aims to raise awareness and engagement for conserving our rivers and waterways. With over 8,500 known rivers in Canada and growing, these ribbons of freshwater play a major role in our daily lives. Rivers carry freshwater from sources like rainfall or snowmelt and deliver it to larger bodies of water, like lakes. They are a source of fresh drinking water, recreation for Canadians, and they are home to a ... Read More
Press Release – Excitement in the air for Muskrat Watershed Council
September 17, 2021, Cobden, Ontario - The Muskrat Watershed Council (MWC) is elated to be the recipient of a grant from the Great Lakes Local Action Fund. The Ontario government has selected 44 projects to receive this funding, which supports local projects. These projects are led by community-based organizations, municipalities, conservation authorities and Indigenous communities and organizations across Ontario, from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Projects were selected following a competitive ... Read More
Field Notes: Restoring Shorelines Using Native Plants
Ian is an Environmental Technician this summer with Watersheds Canada. He shares his experience so far in the role: "As a student coming out of college, I am more than pleased to work with Watersheds Canada. I began my journey with Watersheds as a field-placement in my program at Sir Sandford Fleming College, which turned into a summer position. I quickly realized all my skills and knowledge I learned from the Ecosystem Management Technician program were falling into place when it ... Read More
What I’ve Learned as an Environmental Technician
by Nathaniel Holloway I am a second year Environmental Studies major at Carleton University who has experience volunteering—and now working—with Watersheds Canada. My volunteering experience made conservation feel more accessible than I had previously thought, while my work experience only cemented this notion. Being an Environmental Studies major, the focus of my degree is the Environment with a focus on legislation and problems facing different populations of the world. As such, I am ... Read More
“Ever wonder how to naturalize your shoreline?” webinar recording
Thank you to the the River Institute for hosting Watersheds Canada for an "Ever Wonder How To..." workshop last week! 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, this Great River Rapport workshop may be of interest to you! During this live waterfront property assessment, we ... Read More
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