Watersheds Canada announces National Conference, May 1-2, 2025

Watersheds Canada is thrilled to announce the inaugural Watersheds Canada National Conference, taking place May 1-2, 2025 in Haliburton, Ontario. Immerse yourself in speaker presentations, group activities, plenary sessions, networking time, and outdoor interactive demonstrations, all to lead inspiration into action! This event will bring together fellow lake and watershed enthusiasts for an engaging experience that takes you beyond the conference room and into the field with hands-on ... Read More

We know you are receiving many messages from charities this time of year, especially because of the Canada Post strike. Like other charities, Watersheds Canada has seen a decrease in the number of donations received this month. We know this is because of the strike, but also because there are many things in life that need your attention and dollars. If you have already made your year-end donation to Watersheds Canada, thank you very much! We know there are many ways you could have used that ... Read More

Many of us have treasured memories of being on the shore of our favourite waterbody with our families. Listening to the haunting call of the Common Loon, looking for fireflies, and waiting to catch the next fish are some of the best parts of spending time at the lake. You can ensure these memories can be made for your family and future generations with a thoughtful Father's Day gift. Thanks to the talents of many Canadian nature artists, you can give the gift of future wildlife viewing and ... Read More

Watersheds Canada, a leading national environmental charity, announces the launch of its education toolkit to address the increasing threat of light pollution on Canada's natural environments, wildlife, and human health. The education toolkit will highlight a comprehensive public awareness initiative to educate individuals, businesses, and municipalities about the detrimental effects of light pollution.  Artificial lighting, while beneficial to some human activities, has unintended side ... Read More

Have you ever noticed how many things you can fit into a backpack? Backpacks hold more than just our water bottles and bugspray. They can carry tools that help us create memories and connect with nature. It’s even possible to fit the wonders of Canada’s freshwater and forests inside a backpack. We want to partner alongside you this Earth Day to ensure more children have access to fun, age-appropriate activities and science equipment this summer. Over the past three years, Watersheds ... Read More

Right now, shorelines across Canada are being restored with native species of plants which will help stabilize soils and prevent erosion, slow down and reduce overland runoff, and provide beautiful and valuable wildlife and pollinator habitat. You can ensure this important work continues with a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift! Thanks to the talents of Canadian nature artists Cassandra Buunk, Lynn Moore, and Payton Muro, you can give the symbolic gift of native wildflowers for Mother’s Day! The ... Read More

Ottawa, ON - In collaboration with Greening Sacred Spaces, Watersheds Canada created the Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program to help provide the tools and resources for six faith communities to lead greening projects and community outreach events. Carleton Memorial United Church, Kanata Muslim Association, Ascension Anglican Church, Trinity United Church, Rhoda Masjid, and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church completed a freshwater stewardship project that benefits their local community and ... Read More

by Watersheds Canada This past summer, you might have enjoyed the company of a snapping turtle, green frog, calico pennant dragonfly, or Great Blue Heron along the shores of your favourite lake. That lake provided many benefits to you: memory-building with your family and friends, a connection to your culture and traditions, or economic and recreation opportunities. Your wildlife neighbours, however, depended on the lake and shoreline for their survival. The riparian zone – the first ... Read More