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

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 2pm EST/ 11am PST – “The importance of wetland plants for dragonflies and damselflies in cities”
Dr. Mary Ann Perron, Mitacs postdoctoral researcher at the St. Lawrence River Institute in collaboration with the University of Ottawa

Dragonflies are charismatic insects that indicate ecological health of freshwater ecosystems. My research examines the value of urban ponds for plant and dragonfly biodiversity. Tune in to learn about how dragonflies require plants throughout their lifecycle and how we can better maintain our littoral zones to maintain healthy dragonfly populations. Registration

River Institute webinar poster PDF

Watch Past Webinars

“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