Resources
You can learn more about wetlands and their protection by visiting the websites and downloading the information listed below.
MNR Wetland Fact Sheets
- What are Wetlands? (PDF 1836Kb)
- Wetlands are Important (PDF 933Kb)
- Significant Wetlands and the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (PDF 386Kb)
- Wetland Restoration (PDF 526Kb)
- Wetlands in a Watershed Context (PDF 836Kb)
Links
Wetlands: Workhorses of Our Watersheds is an interactive CD ROM that teaches us about the importance of Ontario’s wetlands and how they help to protect the Great Lakes. It explores the benefits that wetlands provide, how wetlands contribute to Ontario’s economy and what currently threatens the wetlands we have left.
Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Atlas
A summary of the location, characteristics and status of coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes basin in Canada.
Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Consortium
An overview of the bi-national Consortium and its purpose. Includes additional links to inventory and metadata, classification reports, presentations and inventory mapping.
Great Lakes Wetlands Conservation Action Plan
A description of the comprehensive wetlands conservation program for Great Lakes wetlands that involves the Canadian government, Ontario government, and non-governmental groups.
Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem
The COA is a partnership between the provincial and federal governments to recover and preserve the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem.
Source Water Protection Planning
An outline of the Government of Ontario plan to protect drinking water, including proposed legislation provisions, committee reports and white paper recommendations.
Wetlands provide many opportunities for learning
Access to practical tools & resources to help Canadians better understand and conserve wetlands.
- wetland basics (values, status and trends)
- policy & legislation
- evaluation methods
- mapping
- planning, management & restoration
- programs and organizations
You can also scan a news section with the latest wetland headlines, answer commonly asked questions and post personal wetland project information.
The Water Research Institute
The site provides a list of research programs offered through the University of Waterloo. Through collaboration among individuals engaged in water science, technology, management, and governance, the Water Institute is an interdisciplinary hub that facilitates innovative research, education, and training.
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP)
Find out more information about eligibility, the application process, application status and information on other incentive programs.
Ontario Eastern Habitat Joint Venture
OEHJV projects are featured with an overview of key areas and some information on policies and initiatives. You can take a quiz and test your waterfowl knowledge.
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| A Lincoln Sparrow's nest is evidence that the bird is using the wetland as habitat Photo: Rob Tervo) |
Ontario Stewardship
Learn more about this MNR program that links landowners, land interest groups and agencies to encourage responsible private land care. You can find out about local stewardship coordinators, upcoming events in your area and local organizations. Take part in discussion forums and online polls.
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
You can obtain a variety of information on national and international action for wetland protection, world wetland days, wetland publications, the latest news and the Ramsar library. The site contains the names of wetland of international importance.
North American Wetlands Conservation Council
The site provides information on the Council, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and a list of publications on topics such as waterfowl hunting, the wetland classification system and invasive species.
Down at the Pond
You can learn about wetland types and the importance of wetlands. The Kid's Corner has tools teachers can use with students to learn about the wildlife found in wetlands. If you’re interested in birds, you can find some good links here.
