by Terri-Lee Reid | Sep 16, 2026 | Shoreline
According to The State of Canada’s Birds Report, there is good news for some groups of birds in Canada. Overall, waterfowl, birds of prey and wetland bird populations are increasing. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about others including shorebirds and aerial...
by Tobi McIntyre | Jul 29, 2026 | Shoreline
There are two sides to every story, and there is no exception when it comes to caring for our shoreline properties. On one side, you’re told keeping shorelines natural is important for lake health, while the other side recommends reducing natural features to lower...
by Terri-Lee Reid | Jul 2, 2026 | Shoreline
Healthy shorelines are often referred to as the ribbon of life. They provide important habitat for a wide range of wildlife including fish, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Let’s look at just a few of the common species that you may find along your...
by Terri-Lee Reid | Jun 18, 2025 | Lake, Shoreline
Beavers are ecosystem engineers. They create wetlands that generate habitat for a myriad of species thereby increasing biodiversity, storing water during droughts, improving water quality and minimizing flood risk. But if you’re a shoreline property owner who has...
by loveyourlake | Jan 3, 2025 | Shoreline
By: Long Lake Stewardship Committee and Nepahwin Lake Watershed Stewardship Group In our collective desire to enjoy access to our City of Greater Sudbury urban lakes, waterfronts have been manicured and hardscaped leading to the decline of lake water quality. Many of...
by Terri-Lee Reid | Jun 27, 2023 | Shoreline
We sometimes hear from people who are nervous about naturalizing their shorelines for fear of creating habitat that will attract ticks. Ticks are definitely something to be concerned about. However, you can create a beautiful shoreline buffer that will help protect...
