MEDIA RELEASE – Annual workshop equips individuals with tools to protect local freshwater health

November 12, 2021, Perth, Ontario – We all value our lakes and rivers, but taking steps to protect and enhance freshwater health can be overwhelming. How can we ensure these beautiful areas are protected for future generations of people and wildlife? The annual Lake Links workshop helped to equip over 80 live attendees with new research, stewardship resources, and networks to see how much of an impact they can actually have. This year’s workshop focused on taking the challenge of connecting ... Read More

October 26, 2021, Perth, Ontario – A momentous first step was taken last month to restore a historic lake trout spawning bed in the Madawaska Valley region. Diamond Lake, located near Combermere, Ontario, is one of only twelve trout lakes in Renfrew County. For many years the trout population has been experiencing struggles on the lake, with the once productive spawning bed being recently damaged by siltation. The Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund donated critical funds to launch ... Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Community support and actions in Quinte watershed growing for Pugnose Shiner fish, a Species at Risk Perth, ON, October 18, 2021 – Cathie Coultis has lived in the Quinte watershed for almost 15 years. In the past few years, though, she is seeing dramatic changes on West Lake. More invasive phragmites are spreading in the water, and she is seeing an increase in shoreline development, resulting in increased sedimentation and removal of aquatic vegetation. Cathie is the ... Read More

Watersheds Canada is honoured to be a finalist for the Nature Inspiration Awards in the Not-For-Profit (Small and Medium) category. The Nature Inspiration Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose specific projects encourage Canadians to take an interest in natural history, create links with nature and contribute to its preservation. Specifically, our innovative Natural Edge Program, the only program of its kind in Canada, has been recognized with this nomination. Award winners ... Read More

 Media Release “Take the Challenge: Connecting what we say & actually do in order to protect our lakes and rivers” 2021 Lake Links Webinar Workshop October 6, 2021 - Join us at our 20th Annual Lake Links Workshop, “Take the Challenge: Connecting what we say & actually do in order to protect our lakes and rivers” on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as a free on-line webinar.  At this year’s workshop, learn how to turn what we say into action to help protect ... Read More

September 17, 2021, Cobden, Ontario - The Muskrat Watershed Council (MWC) is elated to be the recipient of a grant from the Great Lakes Local Action Fund.  The Ontario government has selected 44 projects to receive this funding, which supports local projects.  These projects are led by community-based organizations, municipalities, conservation authorities and Indigenous communities and organizations across Ontario, from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Projects were selected following a competitive ... Read More

Thank you to the the River Institute for hosting Watersheds Canada for an "Ever Wonder How To..." workshop last week! Living by the water is wonderful – the peace and quiet, the beauty of the water, and the enjoyment of spending time with family and friends along its shores are but a few of its many benefits. If you’re a waterfront property owner or know of someone who is, this Great River Rapport workshop may be of interest to you! During this live waterfront property assessment, we ... Read More

Watersheds Canada and Pinegrove Productions are excited to announce the development and delivery of a multimedia project to help families and youth see, discuss, and understand how human actions on lakes have significant ecological impacts above and below the water. Comparisons between developed and natural sites will be made as youth explore underwater impacts on wildlife living on their lake. Thank you to Wildlife Habitat Canada for generously funding the "Ontario Shoreline and Freshwater ... Read More

In partnership with YAK Youth Services and Water Rangers, Watersheds Canada recently held a free workshop for youth attending summer programming at YAK Youth Services in Perth, Ontario. This workshop provided students with an introduction to water quality testing and the different scientific tools that are used to assess freshwater health. Using samples from the nearby Tay River, youth used Water Rangers tiny testkits - which included pH strips and a thermometer - to understand what was ... Read More

Originally posted on the Door Number One website. Maitland, Ont. – On August 20, 2021, DoorNumberOne.org, a new local not-for-profit, is kicking off the Dirty Paws Ecological Restoration project at the Maitland Tower site on the beautiful St. Lawrence River between Brockville and Prescott. The project will be a collaboration between many community partners including the St. Lawrence River Institute, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, South Nation Conservation Authority, Watersheds Canada, ... Read More