Projects

You would be surprised how easy it is to make a difference for your wetland.

Be creative

Invite others to participate

Make your project unique

Create your own wetland project

Need inspiration? Open your eyes and what do you see? Look at your wetland and understand how it works, whether it be water flow, habitats for animals, or trails for outdoor education. If you are interested in one feature, then perhaps your project can be about that aspect of the wetland.

Creating your project

Stuck for an idea? Use this guide to get conservation or awareness projects ideas that you could try.

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Planning a project

Are you a youth or a student taking on a wetland project? Let us help you with some tips and trick to plan a successful project.

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Support a student project

Are you supporting your child, or a group of youth who are keen to take on a wetland project? This guide is made for you.

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All Conservation Projects

Share Your Data Globally

Your wetland related data can help others understand more about biodiversity, the impacts of climate change, species at risk and other environmental issues at a larger scale. There are a number of citizen science projects that may align to your project. Examples of citizen science projects include a variety of watch sites at Nature Watch or others such as Bumblebee Watch, Bird Studies Canada and Fresh Water Watch.
Remove Invasive Species

Removing invasive plants such as purple loosestrife or water chestnuts keeps them from overtaking and ruining a healthy wetland.
Plant Native Trees and Shrubs

Birds, waterfowl, and all sorts of other animals rely on native plants for nesting, food, and habitat. These same trees and shrubs provide shade and help filter our air and water.
Plant for Pollinators

A flower garden at home or school, or plants along a river or wetland edge, can be tailored to attract the right kind of pollinators, such as native bees, that are critical for plant reproduction.
Plant & Animal Inventories

Inventory the plant and animal types, including invasive species in and around your wetland.
Maintain Access Trails

Clearing trails, pulling weeds, fixing boardwalks are all great projects that are always necessary at any public nature or wetland area.
Design and Install Interpretive Signs

This project can enhance your wetland area for visitors and provide you an opportunity to share what you know about wetlands and these amazing ecosystems.
Create A Wetland

Although this can be a large undertaking, it is possible to restore or build a wetland in your community that can provide important and lasting ecological benefits.
Clean Up a Wetland

Unfortunately, trash seems to end up everywhere, including around our wetlands. Removing this garbage is important and keeps the wetland healthy for plants and animals.
Collect Water and Soil Data

Collect and study your wetland’s water quality and surrounding soils. Study the changes throughout the year or from year to year for a longer-term project.
Build Nesting Boxes

Building and installing wooden nest boxes near a wetland provides important nesting areas that some ducks such as goldeneye, bufflehead and wood ducks.
Build a Boardwalk or Viewing Platform

A small viewing platform or boardwalk can work as a great project for shop class and the WCE.

Speaking Up / Awareness Projects

Write a Media Release

By describing your event or project in a media release, reporters can then choose to cover your story and publish information about it on their channels, sharing your work with the public!
Use Special Dates

Capitalize on special dates like World Wetlands Day or local festivals to create your own event, or take part in an event, showcasing the importance of wetlands. Planet Friendly Environmental and Theme Dates Calendar
Use Social Media

The use of social media platforms is a useful way to engage with your community on a consistent basis. Share photos, videos, write a blog, join like-minded social media groups. If you consider how often people view their social media pages, having accounts for your conservation work is an effective, fun, and engaging way to promote your hard work.
Set-Up a Meeting

For some issues, you may want to setup a meeting to speak with a decision maker so that you can present your concern or your knowledge about an issue in person.
Send a Letter

Write a letter explaining your concerns and then mail it to someone who is a decision-maker and can help solve this problem. Do your research to find out who would be the best person to address your concern. It could be your school principal, your mayor, city councillor or your member of legislative assembly.
Petition for a Cause

You can create a petition and gather support for something important in your community such as a boardwalk on a nearby wetland.
Hold a Fundraiser

Whether you need funds for your event or want to raise funds to give back to aspecific organization. A fundraiser can go along way for not only raising money for your cause, butawareness in your community.
Art or Photography Projects

Art, including photography, is a wonderful to inspire and speak up about wetlands. Create art or take photos to share. Or plan an exhibit or contest. The work can be used to showcase your concern.