This virtual community is a centralized place for waterfront associations, individuals, academics, students, and other organizations to connect and work together to protect local freshwater and enhance shoreline resilience. Launched in 2021, the Freshwater Stewardship Community already has tens of thousands of Canadians who attend monthly webinars, use free education resources, and network with other stewards across Canada.
Register for Upcoming Webinars
“Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs): A tool for supporting conservation and stewardship across Canada”
Thursday, February 12th at 2pm ET / 11 am PT
Dr. Peter Soroye, Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Assessment and Outreach Coordinator, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) are identified through a scientifically rigorous and internationally recognized process. They represent the places that play a disproportionate role in ensuring the survival of species and ecosystems. While KBA recognition does not come with any automatic management or legal requirements, the information on KBAs is informing protected-area and land use planning, stewardship and Indigenous-led conservation, biodiversity monitoring, regulatory approaches to conservation, and more across Canada and the world. Join Dr. Peter Soroye from Wildlife Conservation Society Canada as he introduces the KBA work in Canada, and an overview of how this tool may support stewardship and conservation work in watersheds across Canada.
“Alternatives to Road Salt: Exploring Perspectives & Empowering Action“
Tuesday, March 6th at 6:30-8:30pm ET / 3:30-5:30pm PT
Water Watchers, Water Rangers, and Watersheds Canada
While there is scientific and civic consensus that road salt is a huge issue for our environmental systems, conflicting information abounds when it comes to salt alternatives. Are there chemical de-icers that are okay for our water bodies? How do natural alternatives like beet juice stack up? What should you be doing at home to move away from winter salt use? Join this webinar to sort through the myths, misinformation, and mysteries of alternatives to road salt. The session will feature experts and practitioners, a facilitated panel discussion with audience Q&A, and resources to help you take action on salt pollution in your community.
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