Watersheds Canada

Shoreline restoration projects are investments into our collective future. With each tree, shrub, and wildflower planted, you sow the seeds of change that will grow and spread in the years to come. Our program The Natural Edge greatly facilitates the process, providing you with the resources, expertise, and support needed to maximize your shoreline's potential for your benefit and for native wildlife's 🌱 Get in touch with our team today! Email: naturaledge@watersheds.ca To find out more about our Natural Edge program, click here: https://lnkd.in/grPsRiPg #restorationproject #freshwater #Conservation #plantingseason

Honour a loved one’s memory in a meaningful way. With an ‘In Memory’ tribute gift, your donation helps protect Canada’s freshwater while celebrating the life of someone special. Sending an eCard or printing one to share in person is a heartfelt way to pay tribute. Every gift contributes to preserving freshwater for future generations, leaving a lasting impact that reflects the love and legacy of those we've lost. A Canadian charitable tax receipt is provided for each donation, which will be emailed in the following calendar year of your donation (ex: 2025 donation, emailed in 2026). Make a difference while honouring a life well lived. Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqGRwZDW 👈 to send your tribute gift today.

Thank you HANSAmed Limited for your generous donation! HANSAmed Limited is a pharmaceutical and medical device company that serves the needs of dental offices and their staff. Their Lighthouse Drug Disposal Service safely disposes of expired drugs, thereby ensuring they don't end up in our lakes, rivers, and streams. Revenue proceeds from the Lighthouse Drug Disposal Service are donated to Watersheds Canada each year. This past year, $6,158 was raised! Thank you, HANSAmed, for your ongoing commitment to freshwater protection in Canada!

Check out our full program for the Watersheds Canada National Conference, taking place May 1-2, 2025 in Haliburton, ON! The conference will feature a mix of presentations, hands-on outdoor sessions, and networking times. You will hear from Dr. Norman Yan of Friends of the Muskoka Watershed, Barbara Elliot, Mark Cullen, Mark Mattson of Swim Drink Fish Canada, Frank Figuli of U-Links Centre for Community Based Research, Kathy Jones of Birds Canada, and many more! Be in attendance for this transformative event! Buy your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/eiUvh3Ar

Species Spotlight: Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) Northern Bush Honeysuckle is a small, hardy deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows up to 1m tall and forms thickets due to its fibrous, spreading roots. Northern Bush Honeysuckle's leaves are simple, oppositely arranged, ovate shaped, and have finely toothed margins. In the fall, they take on a variety of colours ranging from a deep purple to light yellow. This species has yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that appear in clusters on the tips of branches and bloom between June and July. The flowers are a much-loved nectar source for pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Eco Zone: 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZ-d6kmy

The deadline to purchase tickets for Watersheds Canada's National Conference has been EXTENDED to April 16th, 2025! 📢 Head over to our website to secure your ticket today: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekh-GUgR 👈. At this link, you can also find a NEW conference program with a detailed schedule and information about all the speakers and their presentations! Big thank you to our fantastic sponsors for this event: the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Ontario Phragmites Action, SePRO Corporation, Haliburton Highlands, Co-operators, DataStream, Grounded Garden, FOCA - Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations, Wildlife Habitat Canada, and Water Canada. Special thanks to the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC). Big thank you to our fantastic speakers as well: Mark Mattson from Swim Drink Fish Canada, Chloe Lajoie, chantal lefevre, Melissa Dakers, Mark Cullen, Joel Zhang, Dr. Norman Yan from Friends of the Muskoka Watershed, Barbara Elliot, Gabrielle Parent-Doliner from Water Rangers, Kathy Jones from Birds Canada, Robert Pye, CAE, and Monica S.. Looking forward to seeing you all at the conference! #nationalconference #freshwater #freshwaterconservation #HabitatProtection #waterfrontliving

Are you a nature group, library, school, or other community group who wants to help families in your area connect with nature and take local stewardship action? Watersheds Canada is now accepting partner requests for our Nature Discovery Backpack program, starting with delivery in 2026! Each backpack lending library comes with regionally specific lessons, field-tested science equipment, and field guides that give children, youth, and families ways to connect with local species and habitats. Each lending library is completely customizable and reduces barriers for people to participate in community science data collection, nature-based learning, and environmental stewardship activities. If your group is interested in becoming a partner with the Nature Discovery Backpack program, please fill in this short form: https://lnkd.in/e82dwFM7

We are delighted to introduce another fantastic speaker lined up for Watersheds Canada’s inaugural Conference, taking place May 1-2, 2025, in Haliburton, ON! 📣 🌱 Joel Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab at Carleton University, mentored by Dr. Steven Cooke and Dr. David Philipp (Fisheries Conservation Foundation and the University of Illinois). His work is currently focused on evaluating the effectiveness of temporary black bass spawning sanctuaries from both biological and human dimensions perspectives. Joel has always loved spending time in nature and is excited for the opportunity to now study fish to better conserve them in the future. In his presentation at our conference, he will explore key past and current research showing potential declines of Black Bass in Ontario. He will also speak to potential alternative management strategies that are being tested in the province and discuss future considerations for the acceptance of these strategies. _________________________________________________ Joel will share his expertise and practical solutions to empower YOU to make a difference. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ekh-GUgR !

The species of freshwater fish that inhabit our lakes, rivers, and streams are just as symbolic and iconic as the waterways they are found in 💚 However, despite this, it can be challenging to understand (and by extension, conserve) these species due to their aquatic nature. Allow us to present an all-in-one resource that will help you build your fish knowledge base: our recent blog post, '5 Webinars to Introduce You to Freshwater Fish Conservation'! 🐟 In this blog post, you'll be provided with 5 different webinars that will take you into the field to teach you about the process of completing fish habitat restoration projects, the impacts of climate change on these species, the use of underwater cameras in their monitoring and management, and so much more! Find the blog post right here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRbX_w6Y 👈

Introducing the media sponsor for our upcoming Watersheds Canada National Conference, happening May 1-2nd in Haliburton, ON: Water Canada! 📢 Water Canada is the only national magazine dedicated to showcasing all things water quality and freshwater stewardship in Canada. Throughout the six issues they release per year, they share exclusive, insightful content aimed at connecting the country's decision makers and promoting improved management and stewardship of our freshwater resources. We are so thrilled that the Water Canada will be sponsoring our conference this May! If you are interested in a similar opportunity for your business or organization, we are pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities that may appeal to you. To view our sponsorship package, click here: https://lnkd.in/eCeZ2AMA To register for our conference, you can buy tickets here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekh-GUgR #NationalConference #freshwater #conservation #Canada