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

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

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

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

Are you starting to think about your Christmas and holiday shopping? Want your gifts to make a local impact for your lakes, rivers, and shorelines? This year, we have four new symbolic adoptions available that help freshwater ecosystems and the species that call these areas home!                                          Adopt an Otter                                                                                                  Adopt a Wild Columbine                                       ... Read More

November 1, 2022, Renfrew, Ontario – They say good things come to those who wait, and the walleye on Muskrat River have certainly done their share of waiting. Since 2000, the Muskrat River in Renfrew County, Ontario has seen various stages of rehabilitation completed to help the once thriving walleye population. Most notably, stones were added to the spawning bed under Ministry of Natural Resources direction. In recent years, the Muskrat River suffered a flooding event which silted out the ... Read More

Watersheds Canada extends our congratulations to Barbara King, the recipient of the Gord Rodgers Memorial Award 2022. Gord Rodgers was a long-standing and dedicated member of the Lake Links planning committee which brings together the annual workshop that has now been running for 21 years. Gord dedicated his professional and personal life to making this part of the world a more environmentally sustainable place to live in. The Gord Rodgers Memorial Award keeps his spirit alive and is awarded ... Read More