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To have your link added to our resource section please contact us with a brief description of your work and how it relates to shoreline stewardship.

Alberta Conservation Association (ACA)

ALMS is a non-profit organization that works to promote understanding and comprehensive management of lakes and reservoirs and their watersheds. The Society is active in providing a link to ...

Link provides document abstract and information to download or request home owner guide. The 84 page guide provides home owners with an illustrated list of plants and planting techniques as well as ...

Cows and Fish is a program to help promote the understanding and appreciation of riparian areas for landowners, resource managers and the general public.

A Canadian Waters information centre with guidelines on policy, legislation, and procedures, factsheets on fish and some provincial/territorial information when working around water.

Provides information on a variety of invasive plants across Canada

An Integrated Review of Wetland and Upland Species and Legislation Governing their Control

This weblink lists native plant suppliers, mainly in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island areas. For more information on native plant nurseries in BC, please visit our Publications link from the ...

Wild About Gardening weblink provides a list of native plant suppliers across Canada, categorized by province.

Dedicated to the study, conservation, cultivation and restoration of native plants. This site has information about rescuing native plants,links for seed exchanges, etc.

Site lists various plants found in riparian zones on Southern Vancouver Island, BC. Each plant listing provides plant description, propagation techniques and best season for collecting and planting. ...

RiverSmart is a US national public education campaign designed to show how simple changes in our everyday activities can help our rivers and protect our water supply. This site gives tips on ...

A compendium of information from various agencies in the Minnesota / Wisconsin areas oriented to shoreland management, particularly lakes, although many of the principles are applicable to other ...

Information about invasive plant species.

The Wonder of Water (WOW) is a 2 year stewardship initiative coinciding with the United Nation's International Year of Freshwater 2003. This site provides information about the WOW initiative.

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C/O Nature Canada
Email: lbw@naturecanada.ca 
Phone: 613-562-3447, ext. 235

 

The information contained in this website has been adapted from On the Living Edge: Your Handbook for Waterfront Living. Sarah Kipp, lead author & Clive Callaway, co-author – ON ed. View General Disclaimer


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