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Attention to detail

May 16, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Robert Pye, Executive Director, Watersheds Canada Nature art fills my home, a growing collection that started before I even owned four walls to display it. Framed wildlife prints by the talents of Carl Brenders and Michael Dumas, for example, were acquired in my starting-out days of paying rent and student loans. Many years later though, I have property where my taste in art imitates the wildlife that surrounds my country home. My most cherished work of nature art is a one-of-a-kind ... Read More

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Mother’s Day gifts that help Canada’s pollinators

May 1, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

Right now, shorelines across Canada are being restored with native species of plants which will help stabilize soils and prevent erosion, slow down and reduce overland runoff, and provide beautiful and valuable wildlife habitat. You can ensure this important work continues with a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. Thanks to the talents of Ottawa nature artist Lynn Moore, you can now give a “bouquet” of native wildflowers for Mother’s Day! This bouquet of Wild Bergamot and Wild Columbine will have ... Read More

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How to Soften a Shoreline Property

April 17, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Alana Coulombe, Education programs administrator As the interface between land and bodies of water, shorelines are essential for both humans and wildlife and must be protected against erosion and flooding. Historical means of shoreline protection consisted of hardened structures such as retaining walls made of concrete, steel, armour stone, gabion baskets, or wood. However, this shoreline armouring can have severe ecological and economic impacts with few short-term benefits. Recent studies ... Read More

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How Native Plants Help with Erosion Control

April 2, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Jane Pangilinan, Digital Engagement Technician Erosion is a major problem for shorelines, agriculture, and freshwater areas. Erosion is a natural process that removes soil and also reduces specific aspects of the soil like its ability to retain water (Duran Zuazo & Rodriguez Pleguezuelo, 2008). Erosion affects the soil’s ability to grow food and can cause eroded land cover that can lead to severe land loss. Human impacts are known to accelerate erosion (Aziz & Islam, 2023) and ... 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 Monica Seidel 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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Giving Back to Your Freshwater: Using the Natural Edge Program to create a resilient and beautiful shoreline

March 3, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Monica Seidel, Communications and Fundraising Manager With summer just a few months away, you may find yourself already planning for upcoming adventures on the lake. Paddling, swimming, wildlife viewing, and fishing are some of the activities you may be looking forward to. Lakes provide many benefits to people: memory-building with family and friends, a connection to culture and traditions, or economic and recreation opportunities. And all of these benefits and activities depend on healthy ... Read More

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Protecting Canada’s Water Quality with Native Plants: My Time at Watersheds Canada

February 14, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Chantal Lefevre, Natural Edge Regional Coordinator From a young age, I have spent my summers in lakes and rivers either boating, swimming, or just exploring the environment. My love for nature drove me to explore a career in the environmental field. I started my post secondary learning experience at Fleming College, attaining a diploma as an environmental technician and advanced diploma as an environmental technologist. My quench for knowledge was not satisfied, so I continued my formal ... Read More

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Celebrate World Wetlands Day with these 4 Resilient Shorelines Resources!

February 1, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Nicole Dubé, Freshwater Health Coordinator Did you know Canada is home to 25% of the world's wetlands? In fact, there are approximately 1.29 million square kilometres of wetlands covering 13% of Canada's terrestrial area! Wetlands are important natural features that provide critical habitat for endangered and at-risk species. They act as spawning grounds for many fish species and offer great nesting, resting, and foraging places for birds and animals. They also play an important role in ... Read More

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Continuing Momentum from Ontario’s Municipal Elections: One Year Later

January 23, 2023 By Monica Seidel Leave a Comment

by Darlene Coyle, Environmental Policy and Planning Lead In September, local candidates and voters in Ontario showed up at the polls to drive local change for their freshwater and shoreland health. Many people participated in Watersheds Canada's "Engaging Municipal Elected Officials to Protect our Freshwater" webinar.  A year later, we want to look back at the priorities voters saw going into municipal election time and how we can help you bring important resources and programs to your ... Read More

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What does the More Homes Built Faster Act (2022) mean for Waterfront Communities?

January 9, 2023 By Monica Seidel 6 Comments

by Darlene Coyle, Environmental Policy and Planning Lead Ontario’s More Homes Built Faster Act (2022), formerly known as Bill 23, has garnered fierce attention from the public since it was first announced on October 25, 2022, following the Ontario municipal elections. The Bill was made into law only 34 days after it was introduced, leaving many residents still wondering what this means for their communities.  The Bill is part of the Ford government’s larger Housing Supply Action Plan aimed ... Read More

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