Watersheds Canada is pleased to be listed as a finalist for the Water Canada 2023 Awards in the "Conservation" category. This category recognizes a conservation project that uses new technology or a creative approach to effectively manage, conserve, and restore impacted areas. Our Natural Edge shoreline restoration program is a finalist for this category alongside Connected Sensors, and Hamilton Water's Proactive Leak Detection Program. The Natural Edge Program is taking steps to create and ... Read More
Mother’s Day gifts that help Canada’s pollinators
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 habitat. You can ensure this important work continues with a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. Thanks to the talents of Ottawa nature artist Lynn Moore, you can now give a “bouquet” of native wildflowers for Mother’s Day! This bouquet of Wild Bergamot and Wild Columbine will have ... Read More
Media Release – $74,100 OTF Grant Opens New Doors for Watersheds Canada
MEDIA RELEASE April 21, 2023 Perth, ON – On the 21st of April, the Watersheds Canada team met with a representative of the Ontario Trillium Foundation to celebrate the $74,100 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the Foundation. The funds were used to conduct a waterfront land and property donation feasibility study. The study will be completed spring 2023 and will give waterfront property owners and their families new charitable giving options to ensure their legacy ... Read More
News release – Quinte, Cataraqui watersheds benefit from nature-based solutions to protect freshwater health
April 18, 2023 -- There are many newly restored shorelands in the Quinte and Cataraqui watersheds in Ontario thanks to a project led by Watersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation. In total, 17 shoreline properties were restored with 4,000 native species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers which have restored a total of 14,780 square meters of shoreline. Shoreline ecosystems, or riparian zones, are especially valuable habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. The shoreline area includes the ... Read More
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In addition to being entered in the draw, you will sign-up for our monthly newsletter which gives you tools and information about protecting Canada’s freshwater. ... Read More
MEDIA RELEASE – Launch of new “Sustaining our Freshwater” pilot program for Municipalities of South Frontenac, Tweed
March 20, 2023, Eastern Ontario — The “Sustaining Our Freshwater” two-year pilot project will engage municipal decision-makers, freshwater stakeholders, Conservation Authorities, small businesses, Indigenous communities, and waterfront property owners with science-based information and educational resources in an effort to sustainably naturalize and restore shorelines to protect and improve freshwater quality. This pilot project will include many components, including public consultations, ... Read More
Giving Back to Your Freshwater: Using The Natural Edge to create a resilient and beautiful shoreline
by Monica Seidel, Communications and Fundraising Manager With summer just a few months away, you may find yourself already planning for upcoming adventures on the lake. Paddling, swimming, wildlife viewing, and fishing are some of the activities you may be looking forward to. Lakes provide many benefits to people: memory-building with family and friends, a connection to culture and traditions, or economic and recreation opportunities. And all of these benefits and activities depend on healthy ... Read More
News release – How Farren Lake residents created 29 new fish homes on their lake
Westport, Ontario – Members of the Farren Lake Property Owners Association (FLPOA) and their families knew fish homes were disappearing on their lake and that they had to take action. “Our cottage has been in the family for 58 years, since the mid 1960’s,” says Paul Seidl, FLPOA Board member (Director). “I have practically grown up on Farren Lake. Over the years, the lake has seen an increase in shoreline development. Many cottagers remove debris from their shoreline area not understanding ... Read More
“Amazing real-world learning” for students, Morrisburg residents restoring park’s waterfront
Newly added native plants on the shores of the Morrisburg Waterfront Park will make the area more welcoming for local residents and the wildlife who utilize this ‘ribbon of life’. Shoreline ecosystems, or riparian zones, are especially valuable habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. The shoreline area includes the first 30-metres of land around a freshwater body. It is considered the ‘ribbon of life’ because it supports 70% of land-based wildlife and 90% of aquatic species at some ... Read More
The Science Behind the Ribbon of Life: Why Vegetated Shoreline Buffers Matter
What is the Ribbon of Life and why is it essential to the health and sustainable use of waterfront properties? The 'Ribbon of Life' is the natural shield protecting our freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams. It is what mitigates erosion, protecting the beauty and property values of waterfront properties. It is a haven for wildlife. It is a key natural feature increasing resilience to climate change for people and wildlife. Watersheds Canada’s survey of nearly 200 Ontario freshwater ... Read More
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