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Aerial view of turquoise stream in B.C. between forested banks | Vue aérienne d'un ruisseau turquoise en Colombie-Britannique entre des berges boisées

Ecologically Significant Areas (ESAs): A new freshwater and nearshore conservation tool

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This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation was hosted by Our Living Waters on April 8 2025 and offered a look at a new aquatic conservation tool, featuring experts from Northern Confluence Initiative, Oceans North, St. Mary’s River Association and the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq. Background: The federal Fisheries Act (Section 34) enables the establishment […]

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River in Yukon with large cliff to the right and forest to the left | Rivière au Yukon avec une grande falaise à droite et une forêt à gauche

Meaningful Youth Engagement for Water: A Win-Win for All

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The Heart of the Challenge: “Youth are invited to join a space, but are still often siloed.” – Henry Pitts, Co-President, North American Youth Parliament for Water The Heart of the Solution: “Enabling youth with trust and tools.” – Nina Bianchi, Project Manager, International Secretariat for Water Earlier this year I connected with four inspiring water network

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Photo of three female assessors in a boat looking at a lake's shoreline as part of the Love Your lake program. // Photo de trois évaluatrices dans une embarcation examinant les rives d'un lac dans le cadre du programme « Votre lac et vous ».

Watersheds Canada and Canadian Wildlife Federation Offer ‘Love Your Lake’ Program Together for Over a Decade

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This impact story was adapted from an article entitled “How can you love a lake?” by Monica Seidel on page 10 of the Water Canada magazine issue for July/August 2024. It has been shortened, and also contains additions from Watersheds Canada staff about their collaborative relationship with Canadian Wildlife Federation. Header photo © Love Your

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Calgary cityscape at dusk viewed from the river | Paysage urbain de Calgary au crépuscule vu depuis la rivière

The Alberta WaterPortal launches nationwide charity, the Canada WaterPortal Society

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We’re live! The Canada WaterPortal started as the Alberta WaterPortal in 2006 and began as an Alberta-focused response to an Alberta-wide water management strategy, “Water for Life”, first released that year. With a mission of educating and informing people about the value of water as a vital resource, we have been providing objective, grounded information

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Old dam in New Brunswick with red brick building | Vieux barrage au Nouveau-Brunswick avec bâtiment en briques rouges

A Watershed Moment in New Brunswick

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“Healthy Waters, Healthy Province” – words that guide the New Brunswick Watershed Caucus The New Brunswick Watershed Caucus (NBWC) is a forum for about 30 watershed organizations to build capacity and partnerships, contribute to provincial policy and public education, and mobilize knowledge across New Brunswick. Its member organizations started convening monthly in 2015 with administrative support from

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Royal Canadian mint building in Manitoba viewed from the water through reeds | Le bâtiment de la Monnaie royale canadienne au Manitoba vu depuis l'eau à travers les roseaux

The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration

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https://youtu.be/abHcFitd9EU Click the play arrow to watch “The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration – Featuring CWA and Freshwater Community Perspectives”. (Note that the video has been edited for brevity, and begins with the first presentation.) This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation was hosted by Our Living Waters on

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Colourful wetland in Quebec with contrasting blue water and orange-brown boggy area, plus short green trees | Milieu humide coloré au Québec, avec un contraste entre l'eau bleue et la zone marécageuse orange-brun, ainsi que de petits arbres verts

Safeguarding Our Watersheds: The Role of Land Trusts in Canada’s Water Future

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How Land Trusts Are Linked to Watershed Health and Security Watersheds serve as the foundation of vibrant ecosystems, providing clean drinking water, supporting agriculture, and nurturing diverse wildlife. Unfortunately, these precious resources are increasingly threatened by development, deforestation, and climate change. Land trusts emerge as significant allies in safeguarding these resources by conserving the landscapes

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An urban landscape featuring a modern, wavy pedestrian bridge with red and white accents spanning over a series of wetlands, surrounded by newly planted greenery, with industrial buildings and power lines in the background under a cloudy sky.

A Culture of Collaboration Upholds Toronto’s Don River Revitalization

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Have you heard how Toronto’s industrial waterfront is being transformed? Scaling UP! This project scales up tried-and-true naturalization and sustainable building techniques, including: Removing concrete & adding meanders for flood mitigation & improved fish habitat Digging 1,000 m of new river channel, then creating floodplain and 13 ha of new coastal wetland Naturalizing and planting

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Lake Ontario at sunset in winter with a road in the foreground | Lac Ontario au coucher du soleil en hiver avec une route au premier plan

The Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition

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It takes “humility, care, and flexibility” for a diverse group of people to form a successful coalition…with some campaigning and facilitation skills thrown in the mix to turn plans into action! Dani Lindamood, Programs Director at Water Watchers, currently facilitates the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition (OSPC). The OSPC unites nonprofits and concerned individuals to advocate for a “provincial

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