Watersheds Canada
@watersheds.ca
National charity dedicated to facilitating community action in protecting and restoring our country's lakes, rivers, and shorelands. watersheds.ca
Thanks to a significant $375,000 gift over 3 years from the Green Sanderson Foundation, vital change is coming to the shorelands and waters of Lake Simcoe, ON: https://watersheds.ca/media-release-green-sanderson-foundation-invests-in-green-shores-in-lake-simcoe-restoration-led-by-watersheds-canada/
September 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Thanks to a significant $375,000 gift over 3 years from the Green Sanderson Foundation, vital change is coming to the shorelands and waters of Lake Simcoe, ON: https://watersheds.ca/media-release-green-sanderson-foundation-invests-in-green-shores-in-lake-simcoe-restoration-led-by-watersheds-canada/
1/ Register for our upcoming webinar workshop, “Water Connections: Data & Stewardship,” on September 28!
More information and free registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/
#freshwater #webinar #stewardship #Canada
More information and free registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/
#freshwater #webinar #stewardship #Canada
September 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
1/ Register for our upcoming webinar workshop, “Water Connections: Data & Stewardship,” on September 28!
More information and free registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/
#freshwater #webinar #stewardship #Canada
More information and free registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/
#freshwater #webinar #stewardship #Canada
Thanks to funding from The Chawkers Foundation, Watersheds Canada and Free For All Community Services were able to deliver nature workshops in Brampton, ON! Children attending the summer camp learned about Canada's watersheds, local species, and even got a field trip to a local conservation area!
September 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Thanks to funding from The Chawkers Foundation, Watersheds Canada and Free For All Community Services were able to deliver nature workshops in Brampton, ON! Children attending the summer camp learned about Canada's watersheds, local species, and even got a field trip to a local conservation area!
GRAND PRIZE SPOTLIGHT: Wood duck decoy, by Michael A. Reader
This incredibly detailed, hand-carved wood duck represents a species directly impacted by the freshwater stewardship work made possible by ticket sales for this raffle.
Purchase your raffle tickets TODAY at
👉 water5050.ca 👈
#natureart
This incredibly detailed, hand-carved wood duck represents a species directly impacted by the freshwater stewardship work made possible by ticket sales for this raffle.
Purchase your raffle tickets TODAY at
👉 water5050.ca 👈
#natureart
September 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM
GRAND PRIZE SPOTLIGHT: Wood duck decoy, by Michael A. Reader
This incredibly detailed, hand-carved wood duck represents a species directly impacted by the freshwater stewardship work made possible by ticket sales for this raffle.
Purchase your raffle tickets TODAY at
👉 water5050.ca 👈
#natureart
This incredibly detailed, hand-carved wood duck represents a species directly impacted by the freshwater stewardship work made possible by ticket sales for this raffle.
Purchase your raffle tickets TODAY at
👉 water5050.ca 👈
#natureart
Thanks to funding from Perth & District Community Foundation, students from Perth & District Collegiate Institute, ON were able to have a field trip to Watersheds Canada's native plant garden! This workshop gave students a chance to do a scavenger hunt and make their own restoration planting plan.
September 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to funding from Perth & District Community Foundation, students from Perth & District Collegiate Institute, ON were able to have a field trip to Watersheds Canada's native plant garden! This workshop gave students a chance to do a scavenger hunt and make their own restoration planting plan.
Many diverse species ensure that ecosystems have resilience and stability and can continue to provide essential ecosystem services even if one species declines. Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/ecosystem-services-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
September 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Many diverse species ensure that ecosystems have resilience and stability and can continue to provide essential ecosystem services even if one species declines. Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/ecosystem-services-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
1/ Restoring lake trout habitat, one spawning bed at a time! 🐟
This week, Watersheds Canada staff and community volunteers came together to restore a lake trout spawning bed on Wollaston Lake, ON.
This week, Watersheds Canada staff and community volunteers came together to restore a lake trout spawning bed on Wollaston Lake, ON.
September 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
1/ Restoring lake trout habitat, one spawning bed at a time! 🐟
This week, Watersheds Canada staff and community volunteers came together to restore a lake trout spawning bed on Wollaston Lake, ON.
This week, Watersheds Canada staff and community volunteers came together to restore a lake trout spawning bed on Wollaston Lake, ON.
A focus of One Health is infectious illnesses that spread between animals and humans. Our latest blog and family-friendly activities explore Lyme disease, ticks, and "One Health": https://watersheds.ca/lyme-disease-ticks-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
September 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A focus of One Health is infectious illnesses that spread between animals and humans. Our latest blog and family-friendly activities explore Lyme disease, ticks, and "One Health": https://watersheds.ca/lyme-disease-ticks-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Somewhere between 75%–95% of all flowering plants on earth need pollinators. Explore the importance of pollinators in our new blog and families activities: https://watersheds.ca/pollinators-food-security-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Somewhere between 75%–95% of all flowering plants on earth need pollinators. Explore the importance of pollinators in our new blog and families activities: https://watersheds.ca/pollinators-food-security-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Human activities and inactivity allow for contaminants to reach our freshwater where they can then affect the environment, animals, and ourselves. Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/water-contamination-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
September 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Human activities and inactivity allow for contaminants to reach our freshwater where they can then affect the environment, animals, and ourselves. Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/water-contamination-and-one-health/
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Artist Sue Miller shares the story and inspiration behind her beautiful painting created for this year’s Nature Art Raffle. Enter today for your chance to take home this one-of-a-kind artwork and support freshwater conservation! 💧
Purchase tickets at: https://water5050.ca/
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Purchase tickets at: https://water5050.ca/
@smillerart.bsky.social
September 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Artist Sue Miller shares the story and inspiration behind her beautiful painting created for this year’s Nature Art Raffle. Enter today for your chance to take home this one-of-a-kind artwork and support freshwater conservation! 💧
Purchase tickets at: https://water5050.ca/
@smillerart.bsky.social
Purchase tickets at: https://water5050.ca/
@smillerart.bsky.social
Watersheds Canada just released a new resource toolkit all about "One Health". Not sure what One Health is? Access our free blogs and family activities to learn more: https://watersheds.ca/onehealth
This toolkit is generously funded by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.
This toolkit is generously funded by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.
September 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Watersheds Canada just released a new resource toolkit all about "One Health". Not sure what One Health is? Access our free blogs and family activities to learn more: https://watersheds.ca/onehealth
This toolkit is generously funded by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.
This toolkit is generously funded by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.
Thanks to funding from Perth and District Community Foundation, two gr. 7-8 classes at Perth District Collegiate Institute, ON are receiving a full year environment exploration program! The first part of the program included an exploration of science careers, and the delivery of new science tools.
September 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Thanks to funding from Perth and District Community Foundation, two gr. 7-8 classes at Perth District Collegiate Institute, ON are receiving a full year environment exploration program! The first part of the program included an exploration of science careers, and the delivery of new science tools.
Enter our Nature Art Raffle for the chance to win one of two incredible art pieces made by Canadian artists! All proceeds will go directly into supporting our on-the-ground freshwater stewardship programs.
Purchase tickets: https://water5050.ca/
Purchase tickets: https://water5050.ca/
September 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Enter our Nature Art Raffle for the chance to win one of two incredible art pieces made by Canadian artists! All proceeds will go directly into supporting our on-the-ground freshwater stewardship programs.
Purchase tickets: https://water5050.ca/
Purchase tickets: https://water5050.ca/
Thanks to a new partnership with Orangeville Public Library and Sustainable Orangeville Committee, Watersheds Canada recently launched a new Nature Discovery Backpack lending library in Orangeville, ON!
Four new Backpacks are now available to borrow with your Library card.
Four new Backpacks are now available to borrow with your Library card.
September 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Thanks to a new partnership with Orangeville Public Library and Sustainable Orangeville Committee, Watersheds Canada recently launched a new Nature Discovery Backpack lending library in Orangeville, ON!
Four new Backpacks are now available to borrow with your Library card.
Four new Backpacks are now available to borrow with your Library card.
Grade 7-8 students at Perth & District Collegiate Institute, ON are currently receiving a two-year outdoor learning program that ties into their geography, mathematics, and science units. Field trips to local parks really make the learning "stick"!
Funding: Perth and District Community Foundation
Funding: Perth and District Community Foundation
September 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Grade 7-8 students at Perth & District Collegiate Institute, ON are currently receiving a two-year outdoor learning program that ties into their geography, mathematics, and science units. Field trips to local parks really make the learning "stick"!
Funding: Perth and District Community Foundation
Funding: Perth and District Community Foundation
Over the course of multiple school years, Watersheds Canada has been delivering classroom programming to English language learner, New Canadian & racialized students attending 2 elementary schools in Ottawa, ON.
2025-26 funding: The Crabtree Foundation, Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation
2025-26 funding: The Crabtree Foundation, Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation
September 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Over the course of multiple school years, Watersheds Canada has been delivering classroom programming to English language learner, New Canadian & racialized students attending 2 elementary schools in Ottawa, ON.
2025-26 funding: The Crabtree Foundation, Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation
2025-26 funding: The Crabtree Foundation, Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation
Win one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired art! Enter Watersheds Canada’s Nature Art Raffle for your chance to win one of two incredible grand prizes by Canadian artists.
Tickets are on sale now! Buy yours at: https://water5050.ca/
Tickets are on sale now! Buy yours at: https://water5050.ca/
September 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Win one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired art! Enter Watersheds Canada’s Nature Art Raffle for your chance to win one of two incredible grand prizes by Canadian artists.
Tickets are on sale now! Buy yours at: https://water5050.ca/
Tickets are on sale now! Buy yours at: https://water5050.ca/
Watersheds Canada's Nature Art Raffle is Back!
Our Nature Art Raffle returns tomorrow, bringing together art and a passion for freshwater conservation. This year’s raffle features two stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and the species that call them home.
Our Nature Art Raffle returns tomorrow, bringing together art and a passion for freshwater conservation. This year’s raffle features two stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and the species that call them home.
August 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Watersheds Canada's Nature Art Raffle is Back!
Our Nature Art Raffle returns tomorrow, bringing together art and a passion for freshwater conservation. This year’s raffle features two stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and the species that call them home.
Our Nature Art Raffle returns tomorrow, bringing together art and a passion for freshwater conservation. This year’s raffle features two stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and the species that call them home.
Community impact begins with lifting up existing community partners. Watersheds Canada is proud to partner with groups like public libraries to make nature learning more accessible for Canadian families.
Partner pictured: Western Manitoba Regional Library
Funder: Brandon Area Community Foundation
Partner pictured: Western Manitoba Regional Library
Funder: Brandon Area Community Foundation
August 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Community impact begins with lifting up existing community partners. Watersheds Canada is proud to partner with groups like public libraries to make nature learning more accessible for Canadian families.
Partner pictured: Western Manitoba Regional Library
Funder: Brandon Area Community Foundation
Partner pictured: Western Manitoba Regional Library
Funder: Brandon Area Community Foundation
Watersheds Canada, in partnership with Western Manitoba Regional Library, launched a Nature Discovery Backpack lending library in 2026. Six Manitoba-curriculum linked Backpacks are available to borrow from all Western Manitoba Regional Library branches.
Funding: Brandon Area Community Foundation
Funding: Brandon Area Community Foundation
August 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Watersheds Canada, in partnership with Western Manitoba Regional Library, launched a Nature Discovery Backpack lending library in 2026. Six Manitoba-curriculum linked Backpacks are available to borrow from all Western Manitoba Regional Library branches.
Funding: Brandon Area Community Foundation
Funding: Brandon Area Community Foundation
The momentum on how to protect freshwater health continues! Make a tax-deductible donation to Watersheds Canada today to ensure more resources are created and can reach more people: https://watersheds.ca/donate
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
August 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The momentum on how to protect freshwater health continues! Make a tax-deductible donation to Watersheds Canada today to ensure more resources are created and can reach more people: https://watersheds.ca/donate
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Toolkit funding: The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Low-impact development refers to natural structures like bioswales and rain gardens that are designed to manage stormwater by mimicking a natural hydrological cycle in urban environments. They work to slow down runoff while increasing infiltration.
Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/floods-droughts/
Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/floods-droughts/
August 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Low-impact development refers to natural structures like bioswales and rain gardens that are designed to manage stormwater by mimicking a natural hydrological cycle in urban environments. They work to slow down runoff while increasing infiltration.
Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/floods-droughts/
Learn more: https://watersheds.ca/floods-droughts/
Discover 4 drought-tolerant plants you could add to your property! Drought-tolerant plants are capable of living in some of the driest conditions. If your property is in a drought-vulnerable area, consider adding some of these plants to bolster your shoreline or create habitat for local wildlife!
August 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Discover 4 drought-tolerant plants you could add to your property! Drought-tolerant plants are capable of living in some of the driest conditions. If your property is in a drought-vulnerable area, consider adding some of these plants to bolster your shoreline or create habitat for local wildlife!
While large-scale infrastructure and policy implementation are essential, individual homeowners can also take low-cost actions to improve their properties’ resilience to flooding and drought conditions.
Learn how: https://watersheds.ca/making-your-home-resilient-low-cost-flood-drought-actions/
Learn how: https://watersheds.ca/making-your-home-resilient-low-cost-flood-drought-actions/
August 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM
While large-scale infrastructure and policy implementation are essential, individual homeowners can also take low-cost actions to improve their properties’ resilience to flooding and drought conditions.
Learn how: https://watersheds.ca/making-your-home-resilient-low-cost-flood-drought-actions/
Learn how: https://watersheds.ca/making-your-home-resilient-low-cost-flood-drought-actions/