Press release – Fish Habitat team wrap up walleye spawning bed restoration on Big Clear Lake, Ontario

On February 6, 2025, members of Watersheds Canada’s Fish Habitat team met with 16 volunteers from local groups to undertake the final stage of the restoration of a walleye spawning bed on Big Clear Lake, Ontario. In partnership with Big Clear Lake Association, Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, and G.E. Matson and Sons Construction, 17 tonnes of washed river rock were moved overtop the historic walleye spawning bed. Come spring, the ice will melt and the rock will fall through and settle at the ... Read More

February 20, 2025 - Watersheds Canada and the Boyne River Keepers will work to improve shoreline health and resiliency along the Boyne River, Manitoba by naturalizing shoreline properties in 2024-2025. The project, funded by Manitoba Habitat Conservancy and RBC Foundation, will result in 1,500m2 of riparian habitat restored and the planting of 750 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. As a result, the Boyne River will see increased biodiversity, improved water quality, increased flood ... Read More

Watersheds Canada is bringing its flagship shoreline restoration and re-naturalize program, The Natural Edge, to the Crowe Valley Watershed in Ontario in 2024-2026. This program expansion is possible thanks to a new partnership with the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority and local community lake associations, and funding by Canada Water Agency through the Government of Canada’s EcoAction Community Funding Program. Vegetated shorelines of at least 20-30 meters wide are shown to remove up to ... Read More

January 24, 2025 - An exciting opportunity is available for waterfront property owners in the St. Lawrence River (Cornwall/Akwesasne) Area of Concern (AOC) who want to naturalize their shoreline using native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers. A healthy shoreline buffer can help protect a property from erosion and flood damage, while also creating habitat for wildlife, and improving overall water quality. Watersheds Canada, a national charity headquartered in Perth, ON, is delivering its ... Read More

Watersheds Canada is thrilled to announce the inaugural Watersheds Canada National Conference, taking place May 1-2, 2025 in Haliburton, Ontario. Immerse yourself in speaker presentations, group activities, plenary sessions, networking time, and outdoor interactive demonstrations, all to lead inspiration into action! This event will bring together fellow lake and watershed enthusiasts for an engaging experience that takes you beyond the conference room and into the field with hands-on ... Read More

We know you are receiving many messages from charities this time of year, especially because of the Canada Post strike. Like other charities, Watersheds Canada has seen a decrease in the number of donations received this month. We know this is because of the strike, but also because there are many things in life that need your attention and dollars. If you have already made your year-end donation to Watersheds Canada, thank you very much! We know there are many ways you could have used that ... Read More

Congratulations to Watersheds Canada's Grand Prize winner, Dianna S. of Wellington! Thank you to everyone who supported our charity lottery in 2024. The 5050 pot grew to $4462 -- the biggest prize ever awarded by our organization. The draw took place on the morning of November 2, 2024. "The only prize I ever won before was a gingerbread house," said Dianna, noting that her tickets are always purchased in the spirit of good causes, never giving much thought to the chance of winning. "It's easy ... Read More

Perth, ON – On Friday, local MPP John Jordan celebrated with the team at Watersheds Canada regarding the $52,200 Capital grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant was used to address a community need by working with local partners to re-naturalize the shorelines and protect the health of lakes and rivers across the Cataraqui watershed. This will support efforts to rebuild the organization’s resilience and capacity to return to building ... Read More

September 23, 2024 -- As a shoreline restoration project leader, Watersheds Canada was proud to participate in the Government of Canada’s first official media conference for the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. The kick-off was held last Friday at the Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre, along the banks of the Detroit River in the town of LaSalle, Ontario.  As part of the federal announcement, the government stressed that this GLFEI funding represents the single largest ... Read More

Watersheds Canada is seeking waterfront property owners in the St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) Area of Concern to naturalize their shoreline using native grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. A healthy shoreline buffer can help protect your property from erosion and flood damage, create habitat for wildlife, and improve water quality. It has been thirty-seven years since the St. Lawrence River at Cornwall was first designated as an Area of Concern (AOC) in 1987. Over the decades, immense ... Read More