Stewardship Action

Data, detective work and cross-border cooperation in the St. Croix watershed to address upward trending nutrient levels in the St. Croix River

This initiative focuses on reducing phosphorus loads to Lake Erie through a combination of source management, land management practices, and infrastructure improvements

An article about addressing nurtrient pollution with emerging technologies and solutions for water quality.

Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network (LWCBMN) program, outlining how data is used for decision-making and examples of CBWM reports

A research article investigating how changes in nitrogen release into water bodies and climate impact watersheds and water quality.

This report brings together academic, community, and government perspectives on the relationship between the collection of water data through community-based water monitoring programs (CBWM) and the use of that data to inform policy making. Specifically, this report addresses the question “what happens to CBWM data once it has been collected?”.

A qualitative study was commissioned by Atlantic Water Network to identify community-based monitoring initiatives which were successfully driving policy changes in their areas and investigate if they had any common attributes or factors, which other groups could integrate into their CBM initiatives.

A report developed to support a business case for Community-Based Water Monitoring in Canada—showing that this method of environmental monitoring is a cost-effective way for Canadian and Indigenous communities to assert their interests and make the most informed decisions about their water resources.

This case study outlines twelve globle profiles of community inspiring capacity strengthening initiatives.

Improving the uptake of citizen science environmental monitoring data by resource management agencies through co-development of data management plans.

Dicholorofiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) found in NB lakes 60 years after pesticide has been banned from use - impacting Brook Trout

A research article that highlights the concerns of neonicotinoids impacts on the environment.

Landowner stewardship guidance

A tool to compare your water quality sampling results to Health Canada's drinking water quality guidelines

Nashwaak highlights on important considerations when managing forestland and provide tips for ecological management practices.

A guide for forest management options which promote conservation and healthy forests

A guide for forest management options which promote conservation and healthy forests

DataStream highlights on the national guidelines for the protection of aquatic life and water quality.

Similar to the Knowledge Hub

Guide to interpreting water quality result as it relates to the productivity and health of aquatic life.

An approach to manage nutrients using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. The program provides some guidance that can be used by landowners in agriculture.

NB Wetland policies and guidelines

Nova Scotia's ECC Wetland Conservation Policy, published in 2011 outlines the direction and framework for the conservation and management of wetlands in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia's ECC Wetland Conservation Policy, published in 2011 outlines the direction and framework for the conservation and management of wetlands in Nova Scotia.

Helping producers in argiculture become more aware of practices they can undertake, or may already be doing, to help native species.

Restoring NB Watersheds

Wetland Ecosystems Services Protocol for Atlantic Canada

This protocol was created to standardize freshwater fish habitat assessment while making use of habitat suitability variables and values specific to Nova Scotian rivers. This standardizes field methods for site identification and the assessment of water quality, channel cross-sections, substrate and cover, riverbanks and riparian areas, and benthic macroinvertebrates. 

Shared tired and true restoration techniques and strategies for repairing degraded riparian zones and improving habitats for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Workbook to support the protection and restoration of riparain and stream based fish and wildlife habitat in agricultural areas.

Citizen science education program for students and citizens in the protection of water.

A collaborative network of citizens, scientists, watershed organizations and government, committed to monitoring, reporting, and educating on cyanobacterial blooms in New Brunswick.

Water Rangers is a non-profit focused on inspiring the public to get involved by collecting water data around their local rivers and lakes. The data platform displays data collected by communities using Water Rangers test kits.

A short list of questions to quickly help landowners and land managers determine the relative health of their riparian areas

The Nova Scotia Adopt A Stream Manual: A Watershed Approach to Community-Based Stewardship is a step by step guide to adopting your watershed, and explains how you can undertake fish habitat restoration projects in your community.

Helping producers in argiculture become more aware of practices they can undertake, or may already be doing, to help native species.

Restoring NB Watersheds

Wetland Ecosystems Services Protocol for Atlantic Canada

This protocol was created to standardize freshwater fish habitat assessment while making use of habitat suitability variables and values specific to Nova Scotian rivers. This standardizes field methods for site identification and the assessment of water quality, channel cross-sections, substrate and cover, riverbanks and riparian areas, and benthic macroinvertebrates. 

Shared tired and true restoration techniques and strategies for repairing degraded riparian zones and improving habitats for terrestrial and aquatic species.