Did you know?... Freshwater facts for Canada and the world
Looking for cool graphics and interesting facts? Check out this collection of over 150 freshwater facts for Canada and the World. The facts come from reputable national and international sources and are highlighed by 30 colourful and instructive infographics.
Every Drop Counts! A Speaker's Kit on Water Conservation and Water Efficiency
The kit consists of a PowerPoint presentation (slides and speaking notes) and some support material.
Explore Water With Holly Heron
This booklet is targeted at 5-9 year old boys and girls. It shows how they can become better environmental citizens by increasing their knowledge and understanding about water through simple activities and experiments and how they can take action to conserve and protect water in their everyday lives. | HTML | PDF (2 Mb)
From the Mountains to the Sea: A Journey in Environmental Citizenship
Children's activity book. Illustrates the interdependence of all parts of all the ecosystem and the fact that air, water, land, plants and animal life are all interrelated. | HTML | PDF (4 Mb)
Let's Not Take Water for Granted
Teaching suggestions, reading material and learning activities designed to help teachers of grades 5-7 use the information from A Primer on Fresh Water and the Water Fact Sheets.
A Primer on Fresh Water: Questions and Answers
Answers a wide range of questions on different aspects of water; its physical characteristics, its availability both above and below ground, its uses, and how it is shared and managed. Also contains practical advice on conserving water for future generations.
Resource Kit: Kids WaterFest at the Museum of Industry (Stellarton, NS)
Educator's notes and student activities designed to provide an overview of the importance of water. Suitable for grades 4 through 6.
Water and Canada: Preserving a Legacy for People and the Environment
Prepared in connection with The Third World Water Forum (Japan 2003), this booklet examines Canada's approach to water resource management. Topics covered include: water quantity, use and quality; governance of water in Canada; and building and sharing knowledge for better water management. | HTML | PDF (2 Mb)
Water Fact Sheets
A collection of fact sheets in the Freshwater Series. Topics cover the world water supply, Canada's freshwater and the problems associated with distribution, conservation and pollution. Future fact sheets will cover topics such as floods and drought, and aquatic ecosystems.
#A-1. Water Nature's Magician
States and properties of water, hydrologic cycle.
#A-2. Water Here, There and Everywhere
World's water supply and the forms in which it is found, Canada's major drainage areas.
#A-3. Clean Water Life Depends on It!
Water quality, including pollution, acid rain and what we can do to improve water quality.
#A-4. Water Works!
Water use, conservation, pricing.
#A-5. Groundwater Nature's Hidden Treasure
Where it's found, how it's found, problems and issues associated with it.
#A-6. Water Conservation Every Drop Counts!
Role of water conservation in addressing problems related to water use and water quality.
#A-7. Water, Art and the Canadian Identity At the Water's Edge
Water's role in shaping the Canadian identity. Discusses history, literature, art and music; printed copy in full colour.
#A-8. Water The Transporter
Discusses water's ability to transport large amounts of soil in the form of sediment.
#A-9. Water Vulnerable to Climate Change
Considers the effect on water of climate change.
Water: No Time to Waste A consumer's guide to water conservation
Discusses the importance of water conservation and what the individual can do in their own home to use water more efficiently.
Wetlands Colouring Poster
Designed to show children ages 5-10 the importance of wetlands, this colouring poster illustrates the habitat and how it is threatened. Text and activities on the back of the poster reinforce these messages.
Wise Use of Water Brochures
Use Water Wisely | HTML | PDF (540 Kb)
Water Audit | HTML | PDF (897 Kb)
Water-Saving Devices | HTML | PDF (109 Kb)
Water Wise Tips for Kitchens and Laundry | HTML | PDF (633 Kb)
Water Wise Tips for Bathrooms | HTML | PDF (611 Kb)
A Renter's Guide to the Wise Use of Water | HTML | PDF (602 Kb)
A Wise Use of Water Guide for Owners and Tenants of Condominiums and Housing Cooperatives | HTML | PDF (614 Kb)
Water Wise Tips for the Summer Season | HTML | PDF (649 Kb)
A Water Efficiency Planning Guide for Building Owners and Managers | HTML | PDF (940 Kb)