WHEN: May 1-2, 2025 WHERE: Haliburton, ON WHAT HAPPENED: You immersed yourself in Watersheds Canada’s inaugural conference where inspiration leads to action! We gathered together fellow lake and watershed enthusiasts for an engaging experience that took you beyond the conference room and into the field with hands-on stewardship project demonstrations and interactive seminars. Passionate lake leaders and environmental professionals networked, we shared innovative success stories, and we ... Read More
Enter to win a beautifully hand-crafted Belted Kingfisher!
Enter a contest to win a beautifully hand-crafted, new decorative Belted Kingfisher carving generously donated to Watersheds Canada by Canadian artist, Mike Reader: Belted Kingfisher are a common visitor to river and shoreline areas, nesting along banks and hunting almost exclusively on aquatic prey. You may have had the treat of hearing the rattling call of the kingfisher even if you haven't been able to spot it. Healthy riparian habitat is critical for Belted Kingfisher to thrive as ... Read More
Sowing the Seeds of Change with Community Gardens
by Ty Fischer, Riparian Health Restoration Intern Community gardens can vary widely in their purpose and design, but all of them share one common goal: to bring people together in creating and maintaining a thriving greenspace that benefits both humans and native wildlife. That’s why building a community garden is one of the greening projects offered by the Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program, a joint effort between Greening Sacred Spaces Ottawa and Watersheds Canada. This ... Read More
Light Pollution – Public Perception and Awareness Survey
*Questions with an asterisk must be answered before the survey can be submitted. ... Read More
Road Salt Pollution – Public Perception and Awareness Survey
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Nature Discovery Backpack lending library – partner request form
Are you a nature group, library, school, or other community group who wants to help families in your area connect with nature and take local stewardship action? Watersheds Canada is now accepting partner requests from groups across Canada for our Nature Discovery Backpack program! Fill in the form below to let us know you are interested. ... Read More
Can you discharge your boat’s greywater to lakes and rivers?
by Andres Clavier, Freshwater Stewardship Education Intern Canada's commitment to preserving its pristine water bodies is reflected in its regulatory framework. The primary legislation governing boat discharge is the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Act. This law covers pollutants ranging from oil and chemicals to sewage from marine vessels. Under this Act, all vessels with installed toilet facilities are required to have a marine sanitation device on board. This device is intended to ... Read More