The activities focus on how geography helps us understand the helth of the nation's rivers and how students can take action. On The Canadian Heritage Rivers System web site you will find information about the Canadian nations rich river heritage. Rivers molded this country and its peoples. We use rivers as travel routes and as a source of livelihood. We swim and fish in their waters, are challenged by their rapids and wilderness, find peace of mind and solitude along their shores.
Rivers are part of our lives and our dreams.
Rivers are the threads that weave together the natural and human elements of Canada. But many of our rivers have been severely impacted by dams, diversions, pollution and development. The River Management Society develops and promotes professional river management techniques, positively influences public policy on river management issues, educates decision makers and the public, serves as a forum for information sharing, and promotes and encourages professional development opportunities for members. Ducks Unlimited provides free resource materials to assist educators in meeting curriculum requirements in the life sciences. They have developed three units in the wetland ecosystems series.