Watersheds Canada
@watersheds.ca
National charity dedicated to facilitating community action in protecting and restoring our country's lakes, rivers, and shorelands. watersheds.ca
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@watersheds.ca
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It’s who we are.
Watersheds Canada is a registered Canadian charity enhancing & restoring our country's freshwater. We bring communities together to care for their lakes, rivers, and shorelines, ensuring freshwater areas can support humans and wildlife for years to come. Learn more: watersheds.ca
Watersheds Canada is a registered Canadian charity enhancing & restoring our country's freshwater. We bring communities together to care for their lakes, rivers, and shorelines, ensuring freshwater areas can support humans and wildlife for years to come. Learn more: watersheds.ca
Today is World Wetlands Day!
Wetlands are often overlooked and undervalued. However, acre for acre, few places on Earth give back to our water, climate, and wildlife more than wetlands.
Learn about wetlands and how to protect them with our e-library resources:
library.watersheds.ca/search/?q=we...
Wetlands are often overlooked and undervalued. However, acre for acre, few places on Earth give back to our water, climate, and wildlife more than wetlands.
Learn about wetlands and how to protect them with our e-library resources:
library.watersheds.ca/search/?q=we...
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Today is World Wetlands Day!
Wetlands are often overlooked and undervalued. However, acre for acre, few places on Earth give back to our water, climate, and wildlife more than wetlands.
Learn about wetlands and how to protect them with our e-library resources:
library.watersheds.ca/search/?q=we...
Wetlands are often overlooked and undervalued. However, acre for acre, few places on Earth give back to our water, climate, and wildlife more than wetlands.
Learn about wetlands and how to protect them with our e-library resources:
library.watersheds.ca/search/?q=we...
Check out Watersheds Canada's piece in the most recent issue of Just Fishing with "Big" Jim McLaughlin magazine! Learn about our different fish habitat programs and how you can support this critical restoration work by checking out the Winter 2026 issue: https://justfishing.ca/winter-2026/
February 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Check out Watersheds Canada's piece in the most recent issue of Just Fishing with "Big" Jim McLaughlin magazine! Learn about our different fish habitat programs and how you can support this critical restoration work by checking out the Winter 2026 issue: https://justfishing.ca/winter-2026/
Program Spotlight: The Natural Edge
The Natural Edge is Watersheds Canada's award-winning shoreline naturalization program. Our qualified staff help streamline the process of shoreline restoration to benefit freshwater systems across the country.
Learn more here: naturaledge.watersheds.ca
The Natural Edge is Watersheds Canada's award-winning shoreline naturalization program. Our qualified staff help streamline the process of shoreline restoration to benefit freshwater systems across the country.
Learn more here: naturaledge.watersheds.ca
January 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Program Spotlight: The Natural Edge
The Natural Edge is Watersheds Canada's award-winning shoreline naturalization program. Our qualified staff help streamline the process of shoreline restoration to benefit freshwater systems across the country.
Learn more here: naturaledge.watersheds.ca
The Natural Edge is Watersheds Canada's award-winning shoreline naturalization program. Our qualified staff help streamline the process of shoreline restoration to benefit freshwater systems across the country.
Learn more here: naturaledge.watersheds.ca
1/ What is hibernation?
Hibernation is a period of prolonged sleep or inactivity which allows some of Canada's wildlife to get by throughout the winter months without having to find food. How exactly does it work, though?
Hibernation is a period of prolonged sleep or inactivity which allows some of Canada's wildlife to get by throughout the winter months without having to find food. How exactly does it work, though?
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
1/ What is hibernation?
Hibernation is a period of prolonged sleep or inactivity which allows some of Canada's wildlife to get by throughout the winter months without having to find food. How exactly does it work, though?
Hibernation is a period of prolonged sleep or inactivity which allows some of Canada's wildlife to get by throughout the winter months without having to find food. How exactly does it work, though?
1/ The new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) – Marginal Lands Initiative provides critical funding to support farmers and rural landowners in implementing on-the-ground environmental projects.
January 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
1/ The new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) – Marginal Lands Initiative provides critical funding to support farmers and rural landowners in implementing on-the-ground environmental projects.
Ready for a fungus word search?
We need your help finding the species of mushroom in the grid! Print off this sheet (by right-clicking on desktop or by pressing and holding on mobile), and begin the hunt for each species listed.
We need your help finding the species of mushroom in the grid! Print off this sheet (by right-clicking on desktop or by pressing and holding on mobile), and begin the hunt for each species listed.
January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Ready for a fungus word search?
We need your help finding the species of mushroom in the grid! Print off this sheet (by right-clicking on desktop or by pressing and holding on mobile), and begin the hunt for each species listed.
We need your help finding the species of mushroom in the grid! Print off this sheet (by right-clicking on desktop or by pressing and holding on mobile), and begin the hunt for each species listed.
1/ Have you ever heard that no two snowflakes are alike? ❄
Well, it's true! All snowflakes have 6 points, however the branching along each of their points is different in each and every one.
Well, it's true! All snowflakes have 6 points, however the branching along each of their points is different in each and every one.
January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
1/ Have you ever heard that no two snowflakes are alike? ❄
Well, it's true! All snowflakes have 6 points, however the branching along each of their points is different in each and every one.
Well, it's true! All snowflakes have 6 points, however the branching along each of their points is different in each and every one.
Watersheds Canada is now offering shoreline re-naturalization starter kits to shoreline owners in the Crowe Valley Watershed in Ontario! 📢
You'll receive a customized assortment of 50 native plants and the materials and resources needed to kickstart your very own shoreline restoration project 🌱🌲
You'll receive a customized assortment of 50 native plants and the materials and resources needed to kickstart your very own shoreline restoration project 🌱🌲
January 26, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Watersheds Canada is now offering shoreline re-naturalization starter kits to shoreline owners in the Crowe Valley Watershed in Ontario! 📢
You'll receive a customized assortment of 50 native plants and the materials and resources needed to kickstart your very own shoreline restoration project 🌱🌲
You'll receive a customized assortment of 50 native plants and the materials and resources needed to kickstart your very own shoreline restoration project 🌱🌲
Species Spotlight: Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)
Bog Rosemary is a species of coniferous shrub that grows 30-60cm tall. It has leaves that are glossy, deep green to blue-green with a pale, fuzzy underside, and which are narrow with a pointed tip.
Bog Rosemary is a species of coniferous shrub that grows 30-60cm tall. It has leaves that are glossy, deep green to blue-green with a pale, fuzzy underside, and which are narrow with a pointed tip.
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Species Spotlight: Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)
Bog Rosemary is a species of coniferous shrub that grows 30-60cm tall. It has leaves that are glossy, deep green to blue-green with a pale, fuzzy underside, and which are narrow with a pointed tip.
Bog Rosemary is a species of coniferous shrub that grows 30-60cm tall. It has leaves that are glossy, deep green to blue-green with a pale, fuzzy underside, and which are narrow with a pointed tip.
The Freshwater Stewardship Community is BACK for 2026! We're thrilled to have Dr. Peter Soroye, Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Assessment and Outreach Coordinator at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, for our webinar on February 12th at 2pm ET/11am PT.
Register: watersheds.ca/freshwater-s...
Register: watersheds.ca/freshwater-s...
January 24, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The Freshwater Stewardship Community is BACK for 2026! We're thrilled to have Dr. Peter Soroye, Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Assessment and Outreach Coordinator at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, for our webinar on February 12th at 2pm ET/11am PT.
Register: watersheds.ca/freshwater-s...
Register: watersheds.ca/freshwater-s...
The theme of Lake Links 2025 was "Living Lakeside: Caring For Your Lake”
This video, a resource created as part of the event, provides details on how you can support a healthy lake ecosystem. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67L...
This video, a resource created as part of the event, provides details on how you can support a healthy lake ecosystem. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67L...
January 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The theme of Lake Links 2025 was "Living Lakeside: Caring For Your Lake”
This video, a resource created as part of the event, provides details on how you can support a healthy lake ecosystem. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67L...
This video, a resource created as part of the event, provides details on how you can support a healthy lake ecosystem. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67L...
#DYK that some of Canada's wildlife turns white in the wintertime? ❄️
This adaptation allows these species to better camouflage themselves from predators in the white landscape. Come spring, their fur will slowly transition back into their typical colours. How cool is that?
This adaptation allows these species to better camouflage themselves from predators in the white landscape. Come spring, their fur will slowly transition back into their typical colours. How cool is that?
January 22, 2026 at 3:24 PM
#DYK that some of Canada's wildlife turns white in the wintertime? ❄️
This adaptation allows these species to better camouflage themselves from predators in the white landscape. Come spring, their fur will slowly transition back into their typical colours. How cool is that?
This adaptation allows these species to better camouflage themselves from predators in the white landscape. Come spring, their fur will slowly transition back into their typical colours. How cool is that?
Our freshwater systems require natural shorelines to maintain water quality, provide vital habitat, and prevent erosion.
Dive into our resource, "The Science Behind Vegetated Shoreland Buffers", to understand how these powerful shoreline features work.
Find it here: https://shorturl.at/xlXyk
Dive into our resource, "The Science Behind Vegetated Shoreland Buffers", to understand how these powerful shoreline features work.
Find it here: https://shorturl.at/xlXyk
January 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Our freshwater systems require natural shorelines to maintain water quality, provide vital habitat, and prevent erosion.
Dive into our resource, "The Science Behind Vegetated Shoreland Buffers", to understand how these powerful shoreline features work.
Find it here: https://shorturl.at/xlXyk
Dive into our resource, "The Science Behind Vegetated Shoreland Buffers", to understand how these powerful shoreline features work.
Find it here: https://shorturl.at/xlXyk
Every Shoreland Matters. Every Action Counts.
Give your waterfront the future it deserves while continuing to enjoy your property for years to come!
Learn more about Watersheds Canada’s impactful programs and practical resources empowering Canadians to take local action: https://watersheds.ca
Give your waterfront the future it deserves while continuing to enjoy your property for years to come!
Learn more about Watersheds Canada’s impactful programs and practical resources empowering Canadians to take local action: https://watersheds.ca
January 19, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Every Shoreland Matters. Every Action Counts.
Give your waterfront the future it deserves while continuing to enjoy your property for years to come!
Learn more about Watersheds Canada’s impactful programs and practical resources empowering Canadians to take local action: https://watersheds.ca
Give your waterfront the future it deserves while continuing to enjoy your property for years to come!
Learn more about Watersheds Canada’s impactful programs and practical resources empowering Canadians to take local action: https://watersheds.ca
Test your water cycle wisdom! 💭
To complete this activity, right click to download and print the image, and then research and fill in each of the terms into its correct square in the image. Then grab some coloured pencils to infuse it with colour!
To complete this activity, right click to download and print the image, and then research and fill in each of the terms into its correct square in the image. Then grab some coloured pencils to infuse it with colour!
January 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Test your water cycle wisdom! 💭
To complete this activity, right click to download and print the image, and then research and fill in each of the terms into its correct square in the image. Then grab some coloured pencils to infuse it with colour!
To complete this activity, right click to download and print the image, and then research and fill in each of the terms into its correct square in the image. Then grab some coloured pencils to infuse it with colour!
Species Spotlight: Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)
Black Raspberry is a prickly deciduous shrubs species that can grow to 1.5m tall. The leaves are alternate, have pointed tips, coarsely toothed margins, and the underside is covered in silvery hairs.
Black Raspberry is a prickly deciduous shrubs species that can grow to 1.5m tall. The leaves are alternate, have pointed tips, coarsely toothed margins, and the underside is covered in silvery hairs.
January 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Species Spotlight: Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)
Black Raspberry is a prickly deciduous shrubs species that can grow to 1.5m tall. The leaves are alternate, have pointed tips, coarsely toothed margins, and the underside is covered in silvery hairs.
Black Raspberry is a prickly deciduous shrubs species that can grow to 1.5m tall. The leaves are alternate, have pointed tips, coarsely toothed margins, and the underside is covered in silvery hairs.
What will your legacy be?
Our actions today decide the fate of our freshwater resources tomorrow - and one of the most powerful actions you can take is to write Watersheds Canada into your will.
Our actions today decide the fate of our freshwater resources tomorrow - and one of the most powerful actions you can take is to write Watersheds Canada into your will.
January 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
What will your legacy be?
Our actions today decide the fate of our freshwater resources tomorrow - and one of the most powerful actions you can take is to write Watersheds Canada into your will.
Our actions today decide the fate of our freshwater resources tomorrow - and one of the most powerful actions you can take is to write Watersheds Canada into your will.
How well do you know your snow? ❄
There are 5 broad classifications of snow:
- Powder snow is soft and fluffy in texture.
- Slush is heavy and wet.
- Packed snow is powder that has been compressed
- Corn snow is granular in texture
- Finally, graupel has pellets that resemble tiny snowballs.
There are 5 broad classifications of snow:
- Powder snow is soft and fluffy in texture.
- Slush is heavy and wet.
- Packed snow is powder that has been compressed
- Corn snow is granular in texture
- Finally, graupel has pellets that resemble tiny snowballs.
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
How well do you know your snow? ❄
There are 5 broad classifications of snow:
- Powder snow is soft and fluffy in texture.
- Slush is heavy and wet.
- Packed snow is powder that has been compressed
- Corn snow is granular in texture
- Finally, graupel has pellets that resemble tiny snowballs.
There are 5 broad classifications of snow:
- Powder snow is soft and fluffy in texture.
- Slush is heavy and wet.
- Packed snow is powder that has been compressed
- Corn snow is granular in texture
- Finally, graupel has pellets that resemble tiny snowballs.
While there is federal legislation in place to prevent discharge of pollutants such as oil and sewage from marine vessels, grey water is more of a grey area.
Read this blog post to find out how to minimize greywater pollution from your boat: https://watersheds.ca/greywater-blog
Read this blog post to find out how to minimize greywater pollution from your boat: https://watersheds.ca/greywater-blog
January 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
While there is federal legislation in place to prevent discharge of pollutants such as oil and sewage from marine vessels, grey water is more of a grey area.
Read this blog post to find out how to minimize greywater pollution from your boat: https://watersheds.ca/greywater-blog
Read this blog post to find out how to minimize greywater pollution from your boat: https://watersheds.ca/greywater-blog
2025 was a momentous year for our Nature Discovery Backpack program: in total, we launched 7 new libraries! 🎉
Amounting to a total of 60 new backpacks, this expansion will provide 2,000 children and youth with hands-on environmental learning and exploration opportunities.
Amounting to a total of 60 new backpacks, this expansion will provide 2,000 children and youth with hands-on environmental learning and exploration opportunities.
January 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
2025 was a momentous year for our Nature Discovery Backpack program: in total, we launched 7 new libraries! 🎉
Amounting to a total of 60 new backpacks, this expansion will provide 2,000 children and youth with hands-on environmental learning and exploration opportunities.
Amounting to a total of 60 new backpacks, this expansion will provide 2,000 children and youth with hands-on environmental learning and exploration opportunities.
Thank you for joining us for this year's 10 Days of Winter Fun! You can find all of the activities listed in our latest blog post at https://watersheds.ca/blog
In that blog post we've also linked out to the past four years of content, meaning you have access to 50 activities. Go check it out!
In that blog post we've also linked out to the past four years of content, meaning you have access to 50 activities. Go check it out!
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Thank you for joining us for this year's 10 Days of Winter Fun! You can find all of the activities listed in our latest blog post at https://watersheds.ca/blog
In that blog post we've also linked out to the past four years of content, meaning you have access to 50 activities. Go check it out!
In that blog post we've also linked out to the past four years of content, meaning you have access to 50 activities. Go check it out!
To celebrate the tenth and final day of 10 Days of Winter, we encourage you to go for a polar bear picnic! Picnics are not just for the warmer months. With a little extra planning, you can have a cozy picnic any time of year.
January 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
To celebrate the tenth and final day of 10 Days of Winter, we encourage you to go for a polar bear picnic! Picnics are not just for the warmer months. With a little extra planning, you can have a cozy picnic any time of year.
For our second-last day of 10 Days of Winter Fun 2026, why not light up the long nights this winter with snow lanterns! They can decorate your yard or line your walkway, adding unique art to your yard.
January 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
For our second-last day of 10 Days of Winter Fun 2026, why not light up the long nights this winter with snow lanterns! They can decorate your yard or line your walkway, adding unique art to your yard.
It's time to challenge yourself and your family and friends with a snow maze! See what designs you can make and how fast you can make it through the maze by walking, running, crawling, or blindfolded as someone gives you directions (with adult supervision)! This activity can also be fun for pets.
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
It's time to challenge yourself and your family and friends with a snow maze! See what designs you can make and how fast you can make it through the maze by walking, running, crawling, or blindfolded as someone gives you directions (with adult supervision)! This activity can also be fun for pets.
Even though it's cold outside, ice cream can be an anytime treat! This recipe is highly customizable and creates a fun, fluffy textured ice cream.
We still have three days left of 10 Days of Winter Fun, so be sure to come back tomorrow!
We still have three days left of 10 Days of Winter Fun, so be sure to come back tomorrow!
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Even though it's cold outside, ice cream can be an anytime treat! This recipe is highly customizable and creates a fun, fluffy textured ice cream.
We still have three days left of 10 Days of Winter Fun, so be sure to come back tomorrow!
We still have three days left of 10 Days of Winter Fun, so be sure to come back tomorrow!