Explore the Rideau Canal and Friends of the Rideau by following these links:

Information Links Our thanks to Tom Beaubiah of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority for sourcing many of the following links. Friends of the Rideau - Brochures and Guides Our very own page with various information including the Parks Canada's Guidelines for Docks on the Rideau and Shoreline Stabilization on the Rideau. Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Guidelines and Fact Sheets Documents in both webpage and PDF format including the Shoreline Primer, Dock Primer and Drain Primer. Also includes a number of fish and fish habitat fact sheets. Ontario Ministry of the Environment - General Interest Publications Includes documents in both webpage and PDF format dealing with topics such as water wells, air quality, water conservation, eating fish guide, and other titles of interest. Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans Working Around the Water Fact Sheet Series (Fish Habitat issues, controlling aquatic plants, shoreline stabilization, etc.) Ontario Governments Publications on the Web Full listing of publications offered by the Ontario Government through ministry web sites. Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans Fish habitat conservation and protection - what the law requires Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Reference Centre Official Plans, the Planning Act, Zoning By-laws, Land Severance, etc. Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Online brochures include "Septic Smart" an excellent guide to Septic systems, Wildlife Wise, Groundwater Info, Well Testing and more. LandOwner Resource Centre 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. Environment Canada's Freshwater Publications Listing Many on-line fact sheets such as Groundwater - Natures Hidden Treasure, Water Conservation - Every Drop Counts, Clean Water - Life Depends on it, and more. City of Ottawa All about wells and septic systems. The Friends of the Rideau 1 Jasper Avenue Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, K7A 4B5 Tel : 613 - 283 - 5810 Fax : 613 - 283 - 2884 email: info@rideaufriends.com Home | About Us | Membership | The Depot | Sales Section | What's New | Map | What's A Rideau Rideau Corridor | Communities | History | Fishing | Brochures | Services | Francais | Links | Stop Wash ©2008 Rideau Waterway Co-ordinating Association (Friends of the Rideau)