Freshwater Stewardship Community

This virtual community is a centralized place for lake and river associations, individuals, and other organizations to connect and work together to protect your local freshwater and shoreline areas. Launched in January 2021, the Freshwater Stewardship Community already has over 900 Canadians who attend monthly webinars, use free education resources, and network with other stewards across Canada.

Upcoming Webinars

“Invasive Species and your Watershed: An introduction to impacts, prevention, and action“ – Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11am PST/2pm EST
Derissa Vincentini, Community Action Leader, Invasive Species Centre

Not only do invasive species pose a significant ecological threat, they also negatively impact the economy, recreational experience, and can even pose risks to human health. Join Derissa Vincentini from the Invasive Species Centre for an introduction to invasive species and to learn how to prevent, detect, and monitor invasive species in your lake and surrounding land. We will touch on what makes a species invasive, pathways of spread, call to actions, and how to report sightings of invasive species. More eyes on the water contributing to invasive species prevention and monitoring will mean that we are all better equipped in our watersheds and communities to curb the effects of invasive species. Register

Watch Past Webinars

“Plastics in our Waterways”
Jake Wilson, Voyageur Canoe Program Coordinator, Rideau Roundtable – recording

“The importance of wetland plants for dragonflies and damselflies”
Dr. Mary Ann Perron, Mitacs postdoctoral researcher at the St. Lawrence River Institute in collaboration with the University of Ottawa – recording

“Watershed Explorers: Family-friendly activities, games and projects to help you explore your watershed”
Kailey Setter, Experiential Education Manager, Canadian Wildlife Federation – recording

“Helping Kids Love Nature: Water-inspired activities for COVID-times and beyond”
Annabel Slaight, C.M., O.Ont, Founding Chair, Clearwater Farm – recording

“Life in the ‘Weeds’: Exploring the rarely seen world of aquatic plants”
Dr. Jo Latimore, Aquatic Ecologist, Michigan State University’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife – recording

“White Lake: ours to preserve”
Conrad Grégoire and David Overholt, volunteers with White Lake Preservation Project and White Lake Property Owners Association – recording

“Enhancing and Restoring Critical Fish Habitat in Ontario”
Melissa Dakers, Lake Stewardship Coordinator, Watersheds Canada – recording

“Planning For Our Shorelands: A resource to help conserve the Ribbon of Life in Ontario’s Municipalities”
Christopher Dennison, Municipal Policy Intern, Watersheds Canada – recording

“Community Based Water Monitoring: Getting Started With Water Rangers”
Juno Garrah, Water Ranger’s Environmental Education Coordinator, Water Rangers – recording

“Wetlands, Waterways, and Waterbirds: The Boreal Connection”
Natasha Barlow, Birds Canada’s Boreal Conservation Project Specialist – recording