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Natural Edge shoreline restoration program is a finalist for the Water Canada 2023 Awards

Natural Edge shoreline restoration program is a finalist for the Water Canada 2023 Awards

May 2, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Watersheds Canada is pleased to be listed as a finalist for the Water Canada 2023 Awards in the "Conservation" category. This category recognizes a conservation project that uses new technology or a creative approach to effectively manage, conserve, and restore impacted areas. Our Natural Edge shoreline restoration program is a finalist for this category alongside Connected Sensors, and Hamilton Water's Proactive Leak Detection Program. The Natural Edge Program is taking steps to create and ... Read More

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Media Release – $74,100 OTF Grant Opens New Doors for Watersheds Canada

April 21, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE April 21, 2023 Perth, ON – On the 21st of April, the Watersheds Canada team met with a representative of the Ontario Trillium Foundation to celebrate the $74,100 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the Foundation. The funds were used to conduct a waterfront land and property donation feasibility study. The study will be completed spring 2023 and will give waterfront property owners and their families new charitable giving options to ensure their legacy ... Read More

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News release – Quinte, Cataraqui watersheds benefit from nature-based solutions to protect freshwater health

April 18, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

April 18, 2023 -- There are many newly restored shorelands in the Quinte and Cataraqui watersheds in Ontario thanks to a project led by Watersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation. In total, 17 shoreline properties were restored with 4,000 native species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers which have restored a total of 14,780 square meters of shoreline. Shoreline ecosystems, or riparian zones, are especially valuable habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. The shoreline area includes the ... Read More

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News Release – Two waves of federal funding a signal of hope for Canada’s freshwater future

March 29, 2023 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

March 29, 2023 - Watersheds Canada is encouraged by the Government of Canada’s focus on freshwater health as announced in the new federal budget. First, it was announced there will be a Canadian government investment of $420 million over ten years to support the Great Lakes (announced last Friday), and second, a federal commitment to fund a new standalone Canada Water Agency. “The new federal funding is a critical first part of the solution as all freshwater leaders, including Watersheds ... Read More

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MEDIA RELEASE – Launch of new “Sustaining our Freshwater” pilot program for Municipalities of South Frontenac, Tweed

March 22, 2023 By Monica Seidel 3 Comments

March 20, 2023, Eastern Ontario — The “Sustaining Our Freshwater” two-year pilot project will engage municipal decision-makers, freshwater stakeholders, Conservation Authorities, small businesses, Indigenous communities, and waterfront property owners with science-based information and educational resources in an effort to sustainably naturalize and restore shorelines to protect and improve freshwater quality. This pilot project will include many components, including public consultations, ... Read More

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This World Water Day, see the amazing fish habitat projects you have already helped complete!

March 21, 2023 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

This World Water Day, I want to introduce you to a place very special to me: Long Sault Creek. Because of individual donor support and local community groups, Long Sault Creek was transformed and restored. In total, 60 native tree species were planted, and as they grow, they will provide decades of shade along Long Sault Creek -- coldwater habitat for a naturally-reproducing population of brook trout. I went back to visit this creek last fall and was blown away by the growth of the native ... Read More

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Natural Edge site visits are now open across Eastern Ontario!

February 22, 2023 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

Did you know that having a natural shoreline with a variety of plants helps prevent erosion, protects water quality, improves biodiversity, reduces flood water damage, and looks beautiful? Watersheds Canada is able to help landowners in the Mississippi watershed, Cataraqui watershed, and St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (Cornwall) take action to protect their shoreline and lake with Shoreline Re-Naturalization Kits. When you purchase a starter kit, you get the benefit of our staff’s expertise ... Read More

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News Release – “The Science Behind Vegetated Shoreland Buffers” reviews the scientific literature supporting shoreland naturalization

November 23, 2022 By Watersheds Leave a Comment

Threats to freshwater ecosystems and waterfront residents are growing in intensity and regularity across Canada, requiring solutions that are informed by science. Thankfully, there is a wealth of scientific evidence that vegetated shoreland buffers can mitigate pollution, prevent shoreline erosion, create wildlife habitat, and strengthen resilience to the impacts of climate change. Watersheds Canada is excited to announce the release of another insightful report as part of the Planning for ... Read More

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News release – How Farren Lake residents created 29 new fish homes on their lake

November 17, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Westport, Ontario – Members of the Farren Lake Property Owners Association (FLPOA) and their families knew fish homes were disappearing on their lake and that they had to take action. “Our cottage has been in the family for 58 years, since the mid 1960’s,” says Paul Seidl, FLPOA Board member (Director). “I have practically grown up on Farren Lake. Over the years, the lake has seen an increase in shoreline development. Many cottagers remove debris from their shoreline area not understanding ... Read More

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“Amazing real-world learning” for students, Morrisburg residents restoring park’s waterfront

November 10, 2022 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Newly added native plants on the shores of the Morrisburg Waterfront Park will make the area more welcoming for local residents and the wildlife who utilize this ‘ribbon of life’. Shoreline ecosystems, or riparian zones, are especially valuable habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. The shoreline area includes the first 30-metres of land around a freshwater body. It is considered the ‘ribbon of life’ because it supports 70% of land-based wildlife and 90% of aquatic species at some ... Read More

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