Media Release – Thousand Islands Area Residents’ Association facilitates education and restoration workshop with residents and Watersheds Canada’s Natural Edge Program

Perth, ON, June 29, 2022 – A recent stewardship and education event for Thousand Islands property owners showed them how the actions they take on their properties can directly protect their river’s health. Neighbours and property owners attended a planting demonstration workshop on June 2, 2022 to learn about the many benefits of having a naturalized shoreline. Attendees could then immediately put that information into practice as they helped plant 138 native plants on two properties. In just ... Read More

An Online Workshop to discuss Municipal-Indigenous Relationships and Freshwater Protection Join us for a collaborative and interactive workshop, Sustainable Waterfront Planning Through Reconciliation on Thursday June 16th, 2022, from 1:00-2:30pm EST as a free online webinar. Our survey of nearly 70 Municipal Councillors and Planners across Ontario found that most municipalities are satisfied with their level of consultations with the public. But when asked about their relationships with ... Read More

After 10 years as Executive Director, Barbara King has decided to move over to a different role at Watersheds Canada. Barbara will move to a part-time Director of Community Partnerships and Programs once we have found our next leader. “I am excited to have a little more time with my busy teens while continuing my work with all the amazing partners and people that have made the last 10 years such a positive experience", says Barbara. "Thank you to all of you that have walked with me and shared ... Read More

Perth, ON, April 12, 2022 – A two-year project to benefit the Pugnose Shiner in the Quinte watershed is winding down, but the impacts of the project will continue for years to come. This community-led effort included many different components to benefit the Pugnose Shiner, other wildlife, and overall freshwater quality in the Quinte watershed. One focus area of the project was West Lake. Participating local residents received education and stewardship materials, shoreline restorations using ... Read More

April 12, 2022, Perth, Ontario – Students attending Youth Action Committee (YAK) Youth Services last year were given a free and educational opportunity to safely explore nature at their own pace as they learned about local species, freshwater health, and how to take local action. This was possible because of a pilot project called the Nature Discovery Backpack program, organized by Watersheds Canada. Thanks to generous funding from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and ... Read More

The Ontario government is reinvesting almost $900,000 in 17 projects across the province that will help protect and restore the environment and support stronger, healthier and cleaner communities. Watersheds Canada is honoured to receive funding in Eastern Ontario to deliver shoreline restorations in the Cataraqui and Quinte watersheds. This three-year project will see 4,000 native species planted on shoreline properties near Kaladar. Working with Quinte Conservation, this project will ... Read More

Happy World Water Day! As we come together to raise awareness and take action to tackle our current water issues, Watersheds Canada is excited to help you and your family take action for Canada's freshwater, today and beyond! Download our print-friendly "Top 10 Actions" checklist that you can work on as the year continues. There are many ways you can help protect and enhance local freshwater areas, and you do not have to have a shoreline property to get started!Check out this document to see ... Read More

      MEDIA RELEASE                                                                    March 15, 2022 Quinte, ON – The shorelines of the Quinte Watershed have been given a recent facelift with the completion of a 3-year shoreline naturalization project. In 2019, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) awarded Watersheds Canada a $350,400 Grow grant to restore the Quinte Watershed’s shorelines with native plants. This project – the Natural Edge Program – was completed in ... Read More

Perth, ON, March 11, 2022 – A one-year project to benefit the Pugnose Shiner in the Quinte watershed is winding down, but the impacts of the project will continue for years to come.  This community-led effort included many different components to benefit the Pugnose Shiner, other wildlife, and overall freshwater quality in the Quinte watershed. Two focus areas of the project were East Lake and Wellers Bay. Participating local residents received education and stewardship materials, shoreline ... Read More

March 7, 2022, Combermere, Ontario – Cold winter nights in January made conditions perfect for the further restoration of a historic trout spawning bed on Diamond Lake in the Madawaska Valley. They also made for the perfect outdoor classroom for Liam, a grade four student who joined the restoration efforts along with his father, Stas, and grandfather, Paul. Liam will be the fourth generation of his family to live on and enjoy Diamond Lake, a lake that he likes to fish on with his ... Read More