Take Action Against Cyanobacteria!
Imagine arriving at the lake to find out it is too dangerous to enjoy it. Signs about human and pet health dangers are not what we want to find around our favourite fishing, swimming, or cottage destination. Serious lake health warnings are being issued more than ever before as a result of harmful cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae. As ugly as it may be, it is time to dive into this topic. Watersheds Canada is your source for information and action with our new education toolkit.
Watersheds Canada is launching a cyanobacteria education campaign to raise awareness and help individuals and community groups drive local change. By supporting shoreline restoration and water quality monitoring actions, we can safeguard our aquatic ecosystems, protect wildlife, and ensure the continued health of our nation’s waters.
Access free resources to bring education and change in your community:
- Fill in our public awareness and perception survey about cyanobacteria.
- Read the “The Consequences of Cyanobacteria on Freshwater Ecosystems ” blog.
- Find out about the “History of Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) in Canadian Waters” in this blog.
- Learn about “Cyanobacteria and Public Health” in this blog.
- In this blog, you will learn about “Buffer Zones to Prevent Harmful Algae Blooms“.
- Find out about “Cyanobacteria and Canada’s Great Lakes” in this blog.
- Watch the “The Ghost of Phosphorus Past: How decades of phosphorus use is shaping today’s water quality in North America” webinar by Lamisa Malik, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Waterloo.
- Download the “The Ghost of Phosphorus Past” webinar handout.
- Sign-up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on road salt pollution and other freshwater issues.
- Donate and ensure more communities have access to toolkits and the knowledge they need to protect their local freshwater.
This education toolkit is generously funded by:
