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Planning for our Shorelands

PFOS resources

October 20, 2022 By Monica Seidel 4 Comments

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The Science Behind Vegetated Shoreland Buffers: Why the Ribbon of Life Matters

This report reflects the findings from three stakeholder surveys on the state of shoreland stewardship and land-use according to municipal planners, councillors, and lake and river associations in Ontario.

 

 

 

 

“The Future of Our Shores” report

This report reflects the findings from three stakeholder surveys on the state of shoreland stewardship and land-use according to municipal planners, councillors, and lake and river associations in Ontario.

 

 

 

 

Guide to Preparing a Shoreline Naturalization Planting Plan

This comprehensive and step-by-step planting plan template will assist you in assessing your property’s site conditions and clearly demonstrate ways vegetation will be increased as a result of your plan. The planting plan is divided into four parts: Draw your Planting Area, Assess Planting Area Conditions, Choose Plants, and Maintenance Plan.

 

 

 

 

A Regulatory Guide to Achieving Environmental Net Gain at the Waterfront

Currently, very few municipalities mention Environmental Net Gain in their existing policies around waterfront development proposals. This package outlines what an Environmental Net Gain is and why they are a critical consideration when protecting waterfront health.

 

 

 

 

Resilient Shorelands infographic

Did you know a shoreland is made up of many different zones? Learn more about what a shoreland is, who lives there, and how a natural shoreland is most resilient to impacts from climate change in this infographic.

 

Filed Under: Planning for our Shorelands

  • Rosemary Domik | December 8, 2022 9:29 pm

    we are interested in our shoreline plants. A guide would be helpful. thank you

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    • Monica Seidel | December 12, 2022 11:33 am

      Hi Rosemary, you can find some native plant guides for free download here: https://naturaledge.watersheds.ca/resources

      Reply
  • Claudette Weststrate | November 30, 2022 11:56 am

    Excellent presentation. on Why the Ribbon of Life Matters, The delivery was well-paced, so important with a webinar presentation. The material covered was received promptly for further perusal.
    Thanks, Watershed Canada.

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  • Roslyn Moore | November 29, 2022 9:34 am

    Watersheds Canada is providing enormous support for those of us working on shoreland education , shoreline preservation. and long-term stewardship. These resources will greatly supplement our work in addressing the need for municipal policy in the County of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes.

    with much appreciation !
    Roslyn Moore, Chair
    Environment Council for Clear, Stoney, and White Lakes
    “www.environmentcouncil.ca”

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