DESIGN YOUR SHORELINE: WORKSHOP FOR WATERFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS

Do you live near the water and want to protect your shoreline from erosion — while making it beautiful and eco-friendly? Join Watersheds Canada for a free Design Your Shoreline workshop, hosted in partnership with the MCA Environment Program through the Natural Edge initiative!

🗓 Friday, July 25, 2025
📍 OPG Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre
     2500 Second St. W, Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6
🌿 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Presentation
🌿 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Design Workshop

This hands-on session will explore shoreline health and erosion solutions, and guide you through creating your very own shoreline planting plan!

Limited space available — registration is required. Email naturaledge@watersheds.ca to reserve your spot!

BONUS: The first 30 waterfront property owners will receive 50 free native shoreline plants to bring their design to life!

👥 WHO CAN ATTEND?
Residents within the St. Lawrence River Area of Concern — including the Cornwall region and the Quebec/Ontario portions of Akwesasne. Those already in contact with MCA about shoreline kits are especially encouraged to attend to learn more about next steps.

✅ WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
• Photos of your shoreline
• Details or samples of your soil type

For more info, contact ne.stlawrenceriver.aoc@watersheds.ca or naturaledge@watersheds.ca.

Let’s restore our shorelines — one plant at a time!