Biodiversity
Posted: September 15, 2022
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.
Continue Reading >Posted: June 30, 2022
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.
Continue Reading >Posted: March 31, 2022
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.
Continue Reading >Posted: March 3, 2022
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.
Continue Reading >Posted: November 26, 2021
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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