Biodiversity

Youth Water Leaders explore the past and present of the watershed!

In August, Youth Water Leaders visited both the National Herbarium of Canada and an NCC archeological dig to see more of the past and present of the watershed, from its plants (or plant-like species) to its people.

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The Youth Water Leaders Explore Science and Conservation

In the last couple weeks the Youth Water Leaders have learned about fisheries science, invasive species, and human impacts on freshwater ecosystems.

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River Ice and Winter Ecology

Climate change is altering the patterns of river ice coverage in our watershed. How will this affect our ecosystems? We explore three ways that a changing climate might impact our river systems and the species that live within them.

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Discovering the Ottawa River Watershed through Wildlife Photography: Finding the Northern Hawk Owl

Thanks to a tip from a fellow staff member, Mark Bernards, Ottawa Riverkeeper Graphic Designer and incredible wildlife photographer set out on a Watershed Discovery Day to snap some awesome photos of this unique and charismatic species.

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The Hickorynut: A summary of our project to protect this freshwater mussel

On August 15th, 2019 the Hickorynut was added to Schedule 1 of Canada’s Species at Risk Act, officially making it an endangered species in Canada. That very same day, Ottawa Riverkeeper staff were out on the water at the site of the largest population of Hickorynut in Canada, alongside Canadian Museum of Nature mollusc expert, Dr. André Martel, and his dive team.

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