It was a rainy, snowy, and cold finish for the Natural Edge team in the Muskrat watershed. November 2020 marked a bittersweet moment as the team finished their three-year project to restore agricultural buffer zones in the region. The team is grateful to all the property owners and community partners who made this project such a success, especially with the group restrictions this past year. Photo One: Students from Algonquin College's Outdoor Adventure Naturalist work with Watersheds ... Read More
Media release – 19th Annual Lake Links workshop moves online, brings together over 150 lake stewards
Lake Links Planning Committee – On October 24, 2020, lake stewards from five provinces and three countries participated in the first-ever online Lake Links workshop. Due to current health guidelines and the safety of attendees, the 19th Annual Lake Links workshop was held exclusively online. Lake Links attracts citizens and scientists to share ways to help sustain their lakes and rivers. Expert speakers, breakout sessions, and dynamic presentations focus on the lake and river issues that ... Read More
Download: “Collaborative Systems Thinking for Effective Engagement” PDF
The final draft of the "Collaborative Systems Thinking for Effective Engagement" report is now available for download. This report was discussed during the Lake Links 2020 workshop presentation, "Update on Social Engagement study on Rideau Canal with Parks Canada", presented by Isha Mistry & Christine Beaudoin, University of Ottawa and Dr. Steven Cooke, Carleton University. The report discusses water quality in the Lower Cataraqui region of the Rideau Canal. This report is a step-by-step ... Read More
Introducing 2020 Gifts for Freshwater
Are you starting to think about your Christmas and holiday shopping? Are you looking for gifts that make a local impact for your freshwater environment? This year you can make a symbolic adoption to help freshwater ecosystems and species recover and thrive through habitat restoration projects led by Watersheds Canada and local community groups across the country. This year has been difficult as we all adjust to the long-lasting impacts of COVID-19. You, along with other generous supporters, ... Read More
What, When, and How Much to Prune
by Monica Seidel, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator Pruning is a technique used to help support the growth of native trees and shrubs, and while it is not required, it may be a good option for your property to protect pathways, sight lines, or protect plants from neighbouring competitors. It can be a tricky and overwhelming task if you don't know what to look for or how to properly prune. What Should I Prune? First, you will want to determine which species you want to prune. It ... Read More
Media Release – Lake Links 2020
“Effective Engagement for Positive Action” 2020 Lake Links Webinar Workshop Join us at our 19th Annual Lake Links Workshop, “Effective Engagement for Positive Action”, on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as a free online webinar. At this year’s workshop, learn how to better engage with your lake, family, and lake community and discover ways to protect the lake environment and ecosystem. To stay connected this year amidst COVID-19 and physical distancing, we will ... Read More
White Lake Shoreline Naturalization Planting – October 9th at 9am
Attend a shoreline naturalization planting workshop with Chloe Lajoie of Watersheds Canada! Learn best practices for fall planting and how to choose suitable native plant species to naturalize your shoreline. Advanced registration is required so contact tracing can take place if needed (see below). Participants must also fill in a COVID assessment form before arriving on Friday morning. This form is confidential and can be filled out here: ... 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 your local bat species! Bat houses provide a place to roost and ... Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: Lake Links 2020!
We are excited to announce that the 19th Annual Lake Links workshop is taking place on Saturday October 24th, 2020 from 10am-12pm. Due to current health guidelines and the safety of attendees, this year's workshop will take place exclusively online. You will receive log-in information for the webinar closer to the date. We encourage you to register early to stay up-to-date! Free registration can be found here. This year's theme is "Effective Engagement for Positive Action". The day will ... Read More
Daniel and Susan Gottlieb Lake Stewardship Grant Helps Community Freshwater Initiatives
In 2019, Watersheds Canada, in partnership with the Daniel and Susan Gottlieb Foundation, granted volunteer groups with funding support towards projects that had a positive impact on the health of lakes and rivers and involved their lake community. Here are 5 activity updates: Shoreline Naturalization Program & Lake Protection Booklets The Cavendish Community Ratepayers Association Inc. was able to secure shoreline plants and the Lake Protection Workbooks for their community. More ... Read More
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