Shorelines are vital habitat, throughout their life cycles, over 90% of aquatic species use shorelines for food, shelter, breeding, and rearing areas. However, shoreline development is impacting Canada’s freshwater ecosystems, causing issues such as poor water quality, erosion, and blue-green algae blooms. Taking action on both public and private property now can help reverse these effects while protecting the future of our freshwater. Watersheds Canada’s Natural Edge is a shoreline naturalization program with the goal to restore shoreline and agricultural buffers. Watersheds Canada provides local groups with the tools and information to deliver the program in their communities, including the Natural Edge App, Canada-wide Native Plant Database, an online Admin system, and all necessary program materials. For this project Watersheds Canada reached out to partners in the Ontario Great Lakes region and has included the following 5 projects areas for this partnership opportunity.