As our team continues to work on big plans for 2020, we can't help but remember all of the amazing projects we were able to take part in last year. Here are just a few of our favourite memories from 2019: "I loved working with the Muskrat Watershed Council, Algonquin College Waterfront Campus, and all the landowners and volunteers on our Muskrat Watershed Rehabilitation Project. I had so much fun and lots of laughs with everyone involved. I really enjoyed being outside for the fall and it ... Read More
Currents of Change: Latornell 2019 Vlog
The Latornell Conservation Symposium, hosted November 19-21, 2019 in Alliston, Ontario, drew together conservation authorities, ENGO's, students, businesses, and Indigenous communities. Watch as Monica Seidel, Watersheds Canada's Digital Communications and Marketing Intern, takes you on a tour of the Symposium and what she learned. Watersheds Canada would like to thank the Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant for funding the full attendance and accommodation of Monica to attend the 2019 ... Read More
Media Release – Gifts to Restore Canada’s Freshwater
December 11, 2019 -- A local non-profit has created a new way for people to support freshwater resources and wildlife species. Watersheds Canada, based out of Perth, Ontario, has launched a gift catalogue fundraiser featuring symbolic adoptions and unique gifts that are perfect for the holiday season. "I was thrilled to support an important local organization like Watersheds Canada for my holiday purchases this year”, said Kristina Inrig. Kristina has been a supporter of Watersheds Canada ... Read More
What I Took Away from My First Latornell Conservation Symposium
by Monica Seidel, Digital Communications and Marketing Intern It was clear from the first day’s morning keynote speaker, Rebecca Thomas, that the Latornell Conservation Symposium was taking the current environmental and social crises seriously. Rebecca, a Mi’kmaw poet and activist, effortlessly blended her personal story with jarring poetry that covered topics of identity, the “creation” of Canada, and including Indigenous perspectives. Rebecca taught about Netukulimk – “I cannot take too ... Read More
Watersheds Canada’s holiday gift guide – 5 perfect gifts for everyone on your list
by Monica Seidel, Digital Communications and Marketing Intern Cooler temperatures and snow means it is time to start looking for the perfect gifts to wrap under the tree! With this gift guide, you will find unique and meaningful gifts that protect Canada’s lakes, rivers, and shorelines. “Water” you waiting for? Check out these perfect gifts! Symbolic Adoptions Perfect for: Anyone who loves Canada’s beautiful shorelines and waterbodies Six symbolic adoptions are now available ... Read More
Watersheds Canada Gift Catalogue
The Watersheds Canada Gift Catalogue Click the catalogue above to go straight to our secure store! This catalogue offers ways for you and your family to transform Canada's shorelines. Purchase symbolic adoptions and unique gifts to help keep these precious places healthy and beautiful for wildlife and people for many years to come. Each gift comes with a beautiful honour card for you to personalize and give as a gift. Each gift also includes a 5"x7" postcard featuring 1 of 10 different ... Read More
Chloe Lajoie to present at Latornell Symposium November 19th
Our own Chloe Lajoie, Natural Edge Program Manager, will be presenting at this year's Latornell Conservation Symposium! Her presentation, "Restoring Shorelines with Help of Technology" will be on November 19th during the 3:45-5:15pm slot. At this year’s Latornell Conservation Symposium, there is a focus on delegates sharing their research and experiences in order to refresh, motivate and inspire the shifts needed to make to transform current approaches and match the pace at which challenges ... Read More
Handout: Citizen Science Programs in Ontario
Holly Evans of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority created a handout listing all the citizen science programs available in Ontario. Citizen Science is an exciting way for anyone to contribute to research. There are many opportunities in Ontario. A description of many of the available programs is provided in the handout, including: Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program, NatureWatch, Bumble Bee Watch, eButterfly, Ontario's Invading Species Hotline, and more. This handout was created for the ... Read More
Full Report: Microplastics Survey of Select Watersheds in the Greater Ottawa Area
Full report PDF download Microplastics Survey of Select Watersheds in the Greater Ottawa Area - JP Thonney Background Plastic is the most prevalent type of artificial debris found in our oceans and lakes. This debris can come in all shapes and sizes, but those less than 5 mm (0.2 inches or about the size of a sesame seed) in length are known as microplastics. These plastics enter natural ecosystems from a variety of sources, including cosmetics, clothing, and industrial ... Read More
Media Release – Eastern Ontario lakes tested for presence of microplastics in local freshwater bodies
PDF download Microplastics Media Release “Once Plastics Are In the Environment, They Are Here To Stay” Eastern Ontario lakes tested for presence of microplastics in local freshwater bodies November 4, 2019 -- Summer sampling led by Jean-Pierre (JP) Thonney in three local watersheds determined that out of 270 samples from 9 inland lakes studied, artificial materials (including fibres, fragments, and plastic film) were present in more than 90% of samples. “We know that this is an issue in ... Read More