Watersheds Canada

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

Tune in to our "Preserving a Living Fossil: Collaboration through research and restoration to save the endangered Spotted Gar" webinar on November 25th! Learn more and register today: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/

New biome (plants and animals) themed Nature Discovery Backpacks are now available for Sage Creek School students in Winnipeg, MB! Our “Youth Climate Change Leader” pilot project provides students with activity books, tools, and outdoor learning opportunities. Funding: Manitoba Habitat Conservancy

Thanks to funding from the Manitoba Habitat Conservancy, new climate-change themed backpacks and curriculum-linked activity books are now available for students and teachers at Sage Creek School! This is part of a one-year “Youth Climate Change Leader” pilot project in Winnipeg, MB.

If you are looking for free information on topics affecting your shoreland and lake, look no further than Watersheds Canada’s free resources and blog! E-Library: https://library.watersheds.ca/ Blog: https://watersheds.ca/blog #conservation #habitatrestoration #nativeplants #freshwater #water

When delivering planting projects too far away for us to use native plants from our own garden, Watersheds Canada is proud to work with local small businesses and native plant nurseries like Prairie Originals in Manitoba to ensure that local seeds and plant varieties are used in all of our projects.

Thanks to funding from Manitoba Habitat Conservancy, and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Sage Creek School in Winnipeg, Manitoba now has a new teaching garden full of native Prairie grasses, shrubs, and wildflowers! Project partners: Watersheds Canada, Sage Creek School, CPAWS-Manitoba

Our projects aren't just designed by adults! Recently our team met with grade 3/4 students at Sage Creek School in Manitoba to understand what questions and fears they have about climate change, which is guiding our “Youth Climate Change Leader” pilot project. Funding: Manitoba Habitat Conservancy

Step outside, breathe deeply, and absorb yourself in the feeling it brings. What makes fall air smell so good? 🍂 When leaves decompose, the sugars and carbohydrates break down, which emits organic compounds. What results is a somewhat sweet, earthy smell that can only be found this time of year.

It wasn't your average day shopping at the mall! Recently Watersheds Canada hosted a science and nature workshop at the Western Manitoba Regional Library - Brandon Shoppers Mall branch. Families learned about watersheds, local species, and used microscopes. Funding: Brandon Area Community Foundation

Thanks to funding from Brandon Area Community Foundation, Watersheds Canada recently hosted an in-person workshop at the Western Manitoba Regional Library (WMRL) - Neepawa branch! The workshop explored the new Nature Discovery Backpacks now available for checkout at all WMRL branches.

💧 Join us for our upcoming free webinar with Lorraine Johnson 💧 “Water-wise Gardening” Wednesday, October 21st 1-2pm ET / 10-11am PT Register today: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/

Looking for something fun to do with your family? Check out our nature bingo! Head outside and see how many items you can find!  hashtag#nature hashtag#kidsactivities hashtag#canada

We’re grateful to work alongside the St. Lawrence River Institute to plant native species and support riparian habitat restoration along the St. Lawrence River! 🌱 #nativeplants #habitatrestoration

This week, we partnered with The River Institute and the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to restore critical fish habitat along the St. Lawrence River!  #fishhabitat #habitatrestoration #conservation

Check out DataStream's journey over the past 10 Years in our Anniversary Video! From our roots in the Mackenzie River Basin, to becoming the largest, national collection of water quality data. We're just getting started!: youtu.be/2-faBkJnVTE

💧 Join us for our upcoming free webinar with Lorraine Johnson 💧 “Water-wise Gardening” Wednesday, October 21st 1-2pm ET / 10-11am PT Register today: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/

Happy #WorldHabitatDay!

Time is running out to enter our Nature Art Raffle! 💧 Buy tickets for a chance to win one of two incredible art pieces made by Canadian artists! Proceeds will go directly into supporting our on-the-ground freshwater stewardship programs. Purchase tickets TODAY at: https://water5050.ca/

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 Ticket sales for our Nature Art Raffle will close at 10:00am today, and the prizes will be drawn at 11:00am! You've got to be in it to win it! Purchase raffle tickets at:  👉 https://water5050.ca/ 👈

The winning numbers for our Nature Art Raffle grand prizes will be drawn TOMORROW - don't miss out!  🌱 🎨 You could take home one of these unique, hand-made pieces of art made by Canadian artists! You've got to be in it to win it! Purchase raffle tickets TODAY at: 👉 https://water5050.ca/ 👈

This week, our Board of Directors and CEO Robert Pye came together for a two-day strategic planning session. The discussions focused on our long-term goals and priorities as we look ahead. Thank you to our Board for your time and continued commitment to protecting Canada’s freshwater!

🎨 One week left to enter our Nature Art Raffle! One of these stunning artworks could be in your home, while your ticket helps support Watersheds Canada’s work to protect our lakes, rivers, and freshwater ecosystems. 🎟️ Buy your tickets today: https://water5050.ca/

Congratulations to DataStream on 10 years of making water data more accessible across Canada! Watersheds Canada CEO Robert Pye was proud to join DataStream, Members of Parliament, partners, and supporters on Parliament Hill on Monday to celebrate this milestone. 📷: Dave Chan @datastream.org

Happy National Tree Day! 💚🌲 #NationalTreeDay #nationaltreeday2026 #forest #restoration #treeplanting

DataStream celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary on Parliament Hill. We were proud to come together with our partners and supporters, Members of Parliament, board members, and staff to celebrate this milestone. Thank you to everyone who attended the event and shared this special moment with our team.

1/ Every ticket purchased through Watersheds Canada’s Nature Art Raffle helps support freshwater conservation! 💧 Enter for your chance to win one of two original artworks while supporting hands-on projects that protect lakes, rivers, and shorelines. Buy your tickets today: https://water5050.ca/

Though found across Canada, the Western Red Lily is most often recognized for being the floral emblem of Saskatchewan.  This one here needs its colour, though! Print this sheet off, grab some coloured pencils, and try to match the striking reds, oranges, and yellows in this beautiful species

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Join us for our "Design Your Shoreline" workshop in Horton Township on September 26th! For more information and free registration, please visit: https://watersheds.ca/design-your-workshops-fall-2026/