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Media Release – Thousand Islands Area Residents’ Association facilitates education and restoration workshop with residents and Watersheds Canada’s Natural Edge Program

Media Release – Thousand Islands Area Residents’ Association facilitates education and restoration workshop with residents and Watersheds Canada’s Natural Edge Program

June 29, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Perth, ON, June 29, 2022 – A recent stewardship and education event for Thousand Islands property owners showed them how the actions they take on their properties can directly protect their river’s health. Neighbours and property owners attended a planting demonstration workshop on June 2, 2022 to learn about the many benefits of having a naturalized shoreline. Attendees could then immediately put that information into practice as they helped plant 138 native plants on two properties. In just ... Read More

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Exciting changes are coming to Watersheds Canada

May 13, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

After 10 years as Executive Director, Barbara King has decided to move over to a different role at Watersheds Canada. Barbara will move to a part-time Director of Community Partnerships and Programs once we have found our next leader. “I am excited to have a little more time with my busy teens while continuing my work with all the amazing partners and people that have made the last 10 years such a positive experience", says Barbara. "Thank you to all of you that have walked with me and shared ... Read More

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Media Release – Pugnose Shiner fish on West Lake, Ontario sees restored habitat, increased awareness thanks to community-led project

April 12, 2022 By Monica Seidel 1 Comment

Perth, ON, April 12, 2022 – A two-year project to benefit the Pugnose Shiner in the Quinte watershed is winding down, but the impacts of the project will continue for years to come. This community-led effort included many different components to benefit the Pugnose Shiner, other wildlife, and overall freshwater quality in the Quinte watershed. One focus area of the project was West Lake. Participating local residents received education and stewardship materials, shoreline restorations using ... Read More

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Media Release – Perth youth investigate local freshwater and wildlife issues through new Nature Discovery Backpack program

April 12, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

April 12, 2022, Perth, Ontario – Students attending Youth Action Committee (YAK) Youth Services last year were given a free and educational opportunity to safely explore nature at their own pace as they learned about local species, freshwater health, and how to take local action. This was possible because of a pilot project called the Nature Discovery Backpack program, organized by Watersheds Canada. Thanks to generous funding from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and ... Read More

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Natural Edge Program receives 2021 grant from Ontario Community Environment Fund

March 21, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

The Ontario government is reinvesting almost $900,000 in 17 projects across the province that will help protect and restore the environment and support stronger, healthier and cleaner communities. Watersheds Canada is honoured to receive funding in Eastern Ontario to deliver shoreline restorations in the Cataraqui and Quinte watersheds. This three-year project will see 4,000 native species planted on shoreline properties near Kaladar. Working with Quinte Conservation, this project will ... Read More

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Happy World Water Day!

March 21, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Happy World Water Day! As we come together to raise awareness and take action to tackle our current water issues, Watersheds Canada is excited to help you and your family take action for Canada's freshwater, today and beyond! Download our print-friendly "Top 10 Actions" checklist that you can work on as the year continues. There are many ways you can help protect and enhance local freshwater areas, and you do not have to have a shoreline property to get started!Check out this document to see ... Read More

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Media Release – Community-led effort on Wellers Bay and East Lake, Ontario has lasting impacts for the Pugnose Shiner fish, a Species at Risk

March 11, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Perth, ON, March 11, 2022 – A one-year project to benefit the Pugnose Shiner in the Quinte watershed is winding down, but the impacts of the project will continue for years to come.  This community-led effort included many different components to benefit the Pugnose Shiner, other wildlife, and overall freshwater quality in the Quinte watershed. Two focus areas of the project were East Lake and Wellers Bay. Participating local residents received education and stewardship materials, shoreline ... Read More

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Media Release – Second step of trout spawning restoration project continues thanks to thick ice, local community involvement

March 8, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

March 7, 2022, Combermere, Ontario – Cold winter nights in January made conditions perfect for the further restoration of a historic trout spawning bed on Diamond Lake in the Madawaska Valley. They also made for the perfect outdoor classroom for Liam, a grade four student who joined the restoration efforts along with his father, Stas, and grandfather, Paul. Liam will be the fourth generation of his family to live on and enjoy Diamond Lake, a lake that he likes to fish on with his ... Read More

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“From Rain to Root: Slowing Shoreline Erosion with Storm water Management Techniques” webinar Q&A responses

February 9, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Q1: Interested in learning about plantings to manage storm water drainage that is currently going straight into lake, adjacent to swimming beach. A1: Plantings for upland going into lake. I generally observe the way the water is flowing then create berms, or chevrons, to direct the water where I want it to go. I add water loving plants specific to the region and either create a rain garden or buffer.   Q2: How were these various percentages calculated? From runoff/infiltration ... Read More

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“From Rain to Root: Slowing shoreline erosion with storm water management techniques” webinar on February 4th

January 13, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

After an amazingly successful first year, we are excited to kick-off the second year of the Freshwater Stewardship Community with a presentation from Helping Nature Heal! Based out of Nova Scotia, Helping Nature Heal creates and restores beautiful, sustainable ecosystems that connect people with nature. Hear from founder Rosmarie Lohnes as she explores the benefits of rain gardens and shows you how nature can be powerful tool in adapting to coastal and shoreline climate change and increased ... Read More

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