Lakes Disappearing on the Prairies? An Aquatic Whodunnit

Prairie residents often lament their shrinking and disappearing lakes, remembering a shoreline now hundreds of metres away from the beaches where they paddled as children. But is there really less water on the Prairies than there used to be?

Water and Canadian Culture
The sight, sound or just the smell of water can cause us to feel more relaxed, at peace and at home because beyond our physical need – for drinking, gathering food, breathing and cleaning – many of us hold a strong cultural connection to water.

Watch Out for Spring Time!
NatureWatch is a suite of citizen science monitoring programs that includes PlantWatch, FrogWatch, WormWatch and IceWatch. These programs allow participants to submit their observations at their own pace and chosen location, even in their own backyard.

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Water and Culture: World Water Day 2006

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