Program Summary.

Reconnecting Canada is a multi-year conservation program. Freshwater Conservation Canada runs to reconnect rivers and streams that are severely contaminated by culverts. The program was initiated in 2015 to reconnect a million miles of waterways across the country. Culverts can have significant impacts on streams in different ways, including the degradation of water quality, creating barriers to the migration of fish and other animals, and altering stream flows.  Public awareness of this issue is considered low, therefore raising awareness and inspiring action will be a key driver in the implementation of the Reconnecting Canada program. The successful implementation of the Reconnecting Canada Education and Outreach program will require partnership with communities, conservation organizations, industry, and various levels of government. Communities and volunteers can play a key role in this program by taking part in culvert assessments and data gathering and partnering on the implementation of stream crossing remediation projects.