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Canada’s Waters
Stream Surveys
Last week I had an opportunity to go out with a local conservation authority and perform some stream surveys. While it was incredibly hot the water helped cool things down…
The Main River
Image Credit: The Main River You can find the Main River in Newfoundland running through a spectacular range of wilderness landscapes; from its headwaters in Long Range Mountains, to tundra-like…
The North Saskatchewan River
[Photo Credit] Here we are at the North Saskatchewan River. “Kisiskatchewan” or the “swift-flowing river” of the Cree begins in the Columbia Icefields of the Rocky Mountains, travels across Alberta…
The Fraser River
[Photo Credit] The Fraser River – Many of you may be familiar with this river especially those who live in British Columbia. In fact, 2.4 million people or 63% of…
Urban Runoff and Your Local Stream
[Photo Credit] Did you know that urban runoff is the main source of toxic chemicals for urban streams? With the warm temperatures many of us experienced last week and will…
St. Mary’s River
St. Mary’s River Photo Credit This month I take you to my home province of Nova Scotia where you will find the St. Mary’s River. Reading about this river makes…
The Ottawa River
The Ottawa River Photo Credit The Ottawa River is the next river I’ve chosen to highlight. The Ottawa River begins deep in the wilds of Quebec and heads west to…
River Quote
[River Photo Credit ] “What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt – it is sure to get where it is going, and it…
The Bonaventure River
Bonaventure River Photo Credit Canada is blessed with an abundance of freshwater so I’ve decided to feature a Canadian river or lake the first Friday of every month. It may…
