Focusing on
Events and Activities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
vol. 1, no. 1 October 2021
Nature Saskatchewan has successfully launched The Living by Water Project in
Saskatchewan and Manitoba this summer!
PILOT PROJECTS The Living by Water Project has been
involved with two pilots projects both funded by EcoAction 2000 (Environment Canada). July
11 & 13, 2000 The first pilot project, at Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, involved a Saskatchewan
group of Girl Guides who took part in the Junior Shoreline Ambassador program. The program
was part of their international camp Tapestry 2000. The girls discussed how shorelines are
important for keeping water and the organisms that depend on them (including humans!)
healthy. They conducted a shoreline cleanup which sparked a letter writing campaign to
companies whose litter was found along the water's edge. The guides were awarded Junior
Shoreline Ambassador Certificates for their efforts.
July 21-23, 2000 Big Shell Lake, SK was the site
for our second pilot of the summer where the Shoreline Ambassador Certificate and Homesite
Assessment programs were implemented. The July weekend itinerary included six Homesite
Assessments, an open house, a presentation and a social evening, complete with a potluck
supper. We were very excited to have Clive Callaway, co-founder of The Living by Water
Project, perform the Homesite Assessments at Big Shell Lake. The residents who attended
the weekend workshop received invaluable information regarding importance of shorelines
and how they help keep our water healthy. We thank all who participated to make the
weekend a success!
SHORELINE CELEBRATION AND RESTORATION MONTH INITIATIVE
September 2000 and 2001 is Shoreline Celebration and Restoration Month! This year, The
Living by Water Project organized a large mailout of SCRM information kits to cottagers
associations, provincial parks, resort communities, youth centers, and conservation
organizations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We are introducing The Living by Water Project
to these communities to promote celebration of SCRM and create greater awareness about the
importance shorelines. We'd love to hear from all those who host an event in 2001!
SCRM EVENT!! The Regina Natural History Society
joined in celebrating SCRM by hosting a walk-about workshop around Regina's Wascana Park
on SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. The walk-about focused on three locations of particular interest
along the north and east side of the Wascana Waterfowl Marsh. In spite of the chilly first
day of fall, interested individuals and those representing concerned local groups
participated. The workshop focused on the area's spiritual, educational and habitat
diversity potential. The walk-about ended at a parcel of land east of the marsh where
Saskatchewan Wetland Conservation Corporation has established a native plant seed
propagation nursery. Contact for Regina Natural History Society: (306)584-5035, 1301
Shannon Rd, Regina, SK S4S 5K9 [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS! The Living by Water SK/MB team has
several opportunities to raise awareness on the importance of healthy shorelines. We will
be attending various workshops, meetings and conventions in October and November to
display our project and educate our audience to work 'towards healthier human and wildlife
habitat along the shorelines of Canada'. Our SK/MB team will have displays at: - The
annual general meeting of Partners FOR Saskatchewan River Basin in Saskatoon, SK on
October 11, 2000. For information on the conference phone (306)477-9140 or email
[email protected] - CCPCA Conference / PARCS Convention in Saskatoon, SK on
October 20, 2000. Call PARCS at (306) 374-1028 or email [email protected] for more
information. - The Manitoba Association of Cottage Owners (MACO) annual general meeting
held in Winnipeg, MB in early November. Contact MACO (204) 754-8573 for further
information. - MB Conservation District annual general meeting in Brandon, MB in November.
For anyone interest in attending any of the conferences or annual general meetings,
contact the above information. The Living by Water (SK/MB) will have displays at the above
listed events. We hope to see you there!
Compiled by Tara Schmidt
Edited by Margaret Skeel & Natalie Affolter
The Living by Water Project (SK/MB)
206 - 1860 Lorne Street Regina, SK S4P 2L7
ph. (306)780-9834
fax. (306)780-9263
email [email protected]
