Living By Water Resources

On the Living Edge - Your Handbook for Waterfront Living

The essential guide for healthy, low-impact waterfront living.

152 pages packed with practical information and helpful tips!

Authors Sarah Kipp and Clive Callaway share their personal experiences of living by water in this handbook that includes tips, advice and stories to assist you with the unique challenges of waterfront living. Year-round, seasonal, urban and rural waterfront residents will benefit from this book.

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$20.00 CDN plus Shipping & Handling

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Use this book as a fundraising tool or membership/promotional support! Enquire about case discounts (34 per case).

Topics include:

• Preventing and managing shoreline erosion
• Using native plants on your shoreline
• Protecting your water quality
• Caring for your yard and garden
• Recreation and boating
• Co-existing with wildlife
• Environment-friendly products
• Installing and maintaining septic systems and wells
• Building by water, including information on docks
• Buying a waterfront property
• Special sections on: hobby farms, waterside woodlots and living beside reservoirs, and more.

Brochures, Posters and Other Resource Materials

Living by Water produces a range of publications for groups and individuals, including several which are suitable for children and youth.

• Waterfront Living Brochure - A wonderfully illustrated brochure with simple tips for natural waterfront living.
• Waterfront Living Posters- A colour waterfront living poster showcasing simple tips for living on shoreline properties.
• Shoreline Action Checklists - voluntary checklists that show what anyone who visits or lives on a shoreline can do to help protect and restore them.
• Green Guest Guide - Household and recreational tips and reminders for waterfront visitors. Download your copy now!
• Shoreline Credo - Promise statements for youth and older children to protect Canada's shorelines.
• Shoreline Ambassador Certificate - To acknowledge individual efforts in shoreline protection, conservation, restoration or enhancement.
• Children's Ribbon of Life Activity Sheet- Contains a quiz, word search, maze and fun graphics; suitable for ages 8 to 12.

These materials are all available for FREE. (shipping and handling costs apply)
Order by email or phone (613) 272-5136.