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by Christopher Dennison, Municipal Policy Intern Everyone knows the old saying, “these things just happen for a reason”. I have entertained long debates with friends and family over this old adage, and I still wonder whether I could prescribe to such a saying when the global community finds itself at the mercy of a deadly, unforgiving virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted countless lives, and it would also lead to somewhat of a crossroad in my own life. My wife and I are both River ... Read More

We're so grateful to the mothers, grandmothers, and other strong female influences who have made such a positive impact in our lives. One way you can say thank you this Mother's Day is by making an in honour donation to Watersheds Canada. All donations over $100* will receive a wooden nest box, as well as a beautiful e-card that you can print or email right away! Birdwatching can help improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, something that is even more critical during ... Read More

Habitat for the Pugnose Shiner, a species at risk, will be enhanced and restored in the Quinte watershed thanks to a project led by Watersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation. A generous two-year grant from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk will fund the Pugnose Shiner Landowner Engagement and Shoreline Habitat Restoration Project. This project will focus on education and actions shoreline property owners can take on their lands to ... Read More

Watersheds Canada is proud to announce our third webinar in the Freshwater Stewardship Community's series - Christopher Dennison who will speak on the collaborative "Planning for our Shorelands" project. This project is bringing together expert planners, scientists, and lake stewards from across the province. Its objective is to provide a meaningful best-management practices (BMP) resource which promotes sustainable shoreland land-use practices and policies in Ontario’s municipalities. In ... Read More

To create the greatest impact, environmental organizations need to actively train, provide resources, and help others. Watersheds Canada provides practical and proven ways to restore deteriorating shoreline conditions and improve water quality over the long-term. This ensures people across the country can then pass along that same expertise to their family, neighbours, and community. This peer-to-peer, community-based approach is unique at Watersheds Canada, and guides all of our existing and ... Read More

You can help protect Canada's freshwater. Help us continue to make a difference with your year-end donation before December 31st! Make My Year-End Donation Today! Members of the Quinte Conservation, Cherry Valley Park Association, and Watersheds Canada planted 140 native plant species along Cherry Valley Park’s shoreline. Your support in 2020 has resulted in on-the-ground, grassroots change: 23,335 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers planted along 6,630-metres of shoreline 150 ... Read More

It was a rainy, snowy, and cold finish for the Natural Edge team in the Muskrat watershed. November 2020 marked a bittersweet moment as the team finished their three-year project to restore agricultural buffer zones in the region. The team is grateful to all the property owners and community partners who made this project such a success, especially with the group restrictions this past year.   Photo One: Students from Algonquin College's Outdoor Adventure Naturalist work with Watersheds ... Read More

Are you starting to think about your Christmas and holiday shopping? Are you looking for gifts that make a local impact for your freshwater environment? This year you can make a symbolic adoption to help freshwater ecosystems and species recover and thrive through habitat restoration projects led by Watersheds Canada and local community groups across the country. This year has been difficult as we all adjust to the long-lasting impacts of COVID-19. You, along with other generous supporters, ... Read More

by Monica Seidel, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator Pruning is a technique used to help support the growth of native trees and shrubs, and while it is not required, it may be a good option for your property to protect pathways, sight lines, or protect plants from neighbouring competitors. It can be a tricky and overwhelming task if you don't know what to look for or how to properly prune. What Should I Prune? First, you will want to determine which species you want to prune. It ... Read More

Though we don't always see them, bats are incredibly important to the spaces where we live - they eat thousands of insects each night, and act as important pollinators, bringing pollen further than a butterfly or bee would be able to. Bats need your help - they are threatened by habitat loss, pesticide use, and fear and misinformation leading people to remove their homes and roosts. This Halloween, you can provide a home for your local bat species! Bat houses provide a place to roost and ... Read More