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 The Ecology of the Rideau Section Rideau Ecology - A Brief Synopsis - the ecology of the Rideau in a nutshell. The Shaping of the Rideau - a short article about the pre-canal Rideau. The Nature of Wildlife Photography - tips and tricks to taking better wildlife photos. The www.rideau-info.com website Rideau Resident's Section - This contains information for those living on the Rideau. Sections include information about Water Quality, Septic Systems, Rules & Regulations, Docks, landscaping, loon nests, wildlife surveys and much more. Lake Associations' Section - Lake Associations are the front line on the Rideau regarding issues such as water quality. There are dozens of active associations doing their part to keep the Rideau pristine. Ecology Driving Tours - in the driving tours section of this website are three eco-tours covering the northern, central and southern Rideau region. Nature Photo Gallery - one of the many caps that I wear is that of photographer and I've put several of my Rideau wildlife photos into the Nature and Scenery photo gallery on this website. Touring the Rideau - the best way to get up close and personal with nature is to use a non-motorized conveyance. This can be accomplished on foot: Hiking the Rideau, by canoe/kayak: Paddling the Rideau or with a bicycle: Bicycling the Rideau. Behind the Scenes - information about how Parks Canada maintains the Rideau Canal and includes several articles about water management including the managed water levels of the waterway. External Rideau Websites (with environmental data or resources) Friends of the Rideau - a volunteer non-profit organization supporting the natural and cultural heritage of the Rideau. Of particular interest are their brochures and guides page, their Information Links page, their Stop Wash page and their Be Rideau Loon Aware page. Centre for Sustainable Watersheds - located in Portland this is a non-government, non-profit organization that works to help community groups become more effective in protecting their water resources. Watersheds InfoXchange - a repository of various types of environmental data including MOE's Lake Partner Program, MNR's Ontario Geospatial Data Exchange and Environment Canada's Nature Watch data. Conservation Authorities - these government agencies are responsible for administrating the many conservation regulations and initiatives as well as operating the various natural conservation areas along the Rideau. In the southern Rideau the organization is the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and in the northern Rideau it is the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Landowner Resource Centre - this site offers the excellent "Extension Note" series of fact sheets - all available for viewing on-line. Includes titles such as Protecting Fish Habitat, Restoring Shorelines with Willows, Building Nesting Platforms for Ospreys, Caring for Trees, and many, many more. Parks Canada - Rideau Canal - Parks Canada owns the lands and water of the Rideau Canal up to the regulated high water mark (about 1091 km of shoreline). So everything that takes place in this area is regulated by Parks Canada. Clean Boater Program - this is a program sponsored by the OMOA to educate the boating public in "Environmental Best Management Practices." Rideau River Biodiversity Project - results from a program run a few years ago by the Canadian Museum of Nature about the natural environment of the Rideau River. Rideau Corridor Environmental Organizations (with websites)
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