This Impact Story is the first of a two part series exploring recommendations from OLW’s first ever round of Focus Groups in 2024 to 2025. Take a look at Part 2 for a dive into insights from dialogue on Right Relations.My colleagues and I are thankful for the individuals and organizations who lent their experience, […]
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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
Ecologically Significant Areas (ESAs): A new freshwater and nearshore conservation tool Read More »
REGISTER TODAY Ecologically Significant Areas (ESAs): A new freshwater and nearshore conservation tool This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation will be hosted by Our Living Waters and will offer a look at a new aquatic conservation tool, featuring experts from Northern Confluence Initiative, Oceans North, and St. Mary’s River Association. Background: The federal Fisheries
Ecologically Significant Areas Webinar | Webinaire Zones d’importance écologique Read More »
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
The Alberta WaterPortal launches nationwide charity, the Canada WaterPortal Society Read More »
“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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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
Safeguarding Our Watersheds: The Role of Land Trusts in Canada’s Water Future Read More »
Atlantic Water Network (AWN) ‘absorbed’ Laura Chandler, the network’s Program Manager, into its community of water leaders in 2019. Lucky for them, because she’s been instrumental in releasing some highly anticipated AWN resources this year! I spoke to Laura in February 2024 to hear more about this resource launch. She emphasized how it could not have
New Resources Build on Two Decades of Innovation at Atlantic Water Network Read More »
What’s your local watershed organization?! For me, living in Ontario where Saugechewigewonk (the Trent River) flows into Kenhtè:ke (the Bay of Quinte), there are two: the Lower Trent and Quinte Conservation Authorities. Wherever you live, chances are there’s at least one local nonprofit watershed group, whether it’s grassroots-organized or government-mandated. Now for a harder question: Is there a group in
Enabling Watershed Organizations to Collaborate: A Model from Quebec Read More »
Did you know that almost 40% of Our Living Waters’ member organizations are local nonprofits — and most of these are watershed organizations? While each one represents a unique place and has specific priorities, these groups share a deep-rooted care for water. Their local work is long-term, challenging, and requires dedication and commitment. Meet the folks at
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In early 2021, Our Living Waters (OLW) and the Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW) championed a joint submission to the federal government to influence the creation of a Canada Water Agency. Building on this momentum, a new OLW Team has coalesced: the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters (CCHW). OLW Teams bring together member organizations within our Network to drive collective
Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters Springs into Action! Read More »
