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Top 5 Ways to Support Winter Wildlife

February 12, 2022 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

by Samantha Cunningham, Ecological technician Winter in Canada officially lasts a total of 4 months, although sometimes it can feel much longer! This season can be a difficult one, especially for wildlife. Canadian species have either evolved to migrate to warmer climates, hibernate, or adapt to these seasonal changes. Some of these adaptations include hibernation, storage food, physical changes, and other location dependent characteristics. The increased development of natural areas has ... Read More

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10 Ways to Enjoy Nature this Winter

January 27, 2022 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

by Nicole Dubé, Freshwater Health Coordinator While Ontario winters can be cold and dark, there are still many ways you can enjoy the outdoors and spend time in nature. This list of ten ways to enjoy nature this winter will inspire you to get outside, help local species, try a new activity, and appreciate local nature with your whole family! 1. Build a Winter Shelter The word 'quinzee' or 'quinzhee' is of Athabaskan origin. A quinzee is a Canadian winter shelter made of snow that is ... Read More

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There’s still time to give your year-end gift for Canada’s freshwater!

December 28, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

You have helped protect Canada's freshwater this past year. You can continue to make a difference with your year-end donation before midnight on December 31st and receive a 2021 charitable tax receipt! One project your support made possible in 2021 was the restoration of in-water fish habitat on two lakes! Woody debris piles (pictured) provide critical habitat features for fish and turtles.   Your support in 2021 has resulted in on-the-ground, tangible impacts to protect and ... Read More

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Creating a Resilient Shoreline: Keeping a natural shoreline that benefits your family and local wildlife

November 26, 2021 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Monica Seidel, Communications and Fundraising Manager, Watersheds Canada This past summer, you might have enjoyed the company of a northern map turtle, green frog, calico pennant dragonfly, or Great Blue Heron. Like you probably did, these charismatic and iconic species spent a large part of their summer near the shoreline. In fact, these species depend on the shoreline and riparian zone for their very survival. This zone includes the first 30-metres of land around a lake, river, or bay ... Read More

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Know, and love, your lake!

November 2, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

by Mario Garavito, Ecological technician In its simple definition, a lake is a body of water that is surrounded by land. A lake can be found in every continent around the world, varying greatly in size and in depth. It could be small enough to fit in your backyard - like a pond - or so big that it is known as sea - the Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland lake, measuring over 371,000 km2 in size! Canada is exceptionally fortunate when it comes to lakes. According to different studies, ... Read More

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Lake Links celebrates its 20th anniversary! Will you be there?

October 18, 2021 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Online workshop provides opportunities for freshwater stewardship discussions Lake Links is an annual workshop usually held in Perth, Ontario. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, this one-day, collaboratively run workshop was held online and attracted citizens and scientists from across Canada to share ways we can all help sustain our lakes and rivers. This was a great opportunity for individuals, waterfront and nature groups, and students to gather together to discuss current issues, see ... Read More

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My Journey to the South: The Fall Migration of a Prothonotary Warbler

October 8, 2021 By Watersheds 2 Comments

by Priya Vaidya, Environmental technician As the air starts to cool and the days become shorter, I can sense that it will soon be time to fly down south. It feels like just yesterday when I left the cozy little nest that my parents built for me and my four siblings. Our nest was in a humble wetland, north of Lake Erie. My father found a silver maple tree with the perfect little nook that was carved out by a Downy Woodpecker and started to build a nest from moss and bark. When he met my ... Read More

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5 ways to get involved this World Rivers Day!

September 24, 2021 By Watersheds 2 Comments

by Priya Vaidya, Environmental technician On September 26, 2021, the world celebrates World Rivers Day, which aims to raise awareness and engagement for conserving our rivers and waterways. With over 8,500 known rivers in Canada and growing, these ribbons of freshwater play a major role in our daily lives. Rivers carry freshwater from sources like rainfall or snowmelt and deliver it to larger bodies of water, like lakes. They are a source of fresh drinking water, recreation for Canadians, and ... Read More

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Field Notes: Restoring Shorelines Using Native Plants

September 15, 2021 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

Ian is an Environmental Technician this summer with Watersheds Canada. He shares his experience so far in the role:   "As a student coming out of college, I am more than pleased to work with Watersheds Canada. I began my journey with Watersheds as a field-placement in my program at Sir Sandford Fleming College, which turned into a summer position. I quickly realized all my skills and knowledge I learned from the Ecosystem Management Technician program were falling into place when it ... Read More

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What I’ve Learned as an Environmental Technician

September 6, 2021 By Watersheds 3 Comments

by Nathaniel Holloway, Environmental technician I am a second year Environmental Studies major at Carleton University who has experience volunteering—and now working—with Watersheds Canada. My volunteering experience made conservation feel more accessible than I had previously thought, while my work experience only cemented this notion. Being an Environmental Studies major, the focus of my degree is the Environment with a focus on legislation and problems facing different populations of ... Read More

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