Making a Difference – One Stream at a Time

The Community Stream Steward Program (CSSP) is a multi-partner conservation and stewardship initiative hosted by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. With the aim of engaging landowners and communities, the program works to build a network of leaders in stream conservation, restoration, and stewardship across Ontario. The program provides these landowners and community members with the advice, support, and tools required to conduct coordinated stewardship activities along stream reaches within their neighbourhoods.

We can provide:

  • Site visits and project planning for landowners
  • Stream assessments and monitoring
  • Presentations and resources for local events
  • Stream restoration and rehabilitation advice
  • Support for local community conservation efforts
  • Stream Steward Training - creating leaders in stream conservation
In 2011, we were recognized by the Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence – read more here!

Program Outreach

The CSSP is based in Peterborough, Ontario and provides support and outreach to the surrounding area including Peterborough County, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Durham Region, York Region. If you are outside of this area, please feel free to Contact Us and we will refer you to one of our partner organizations.

 News & Events
Saturday, April 28th   Cold Creek Watershed Tour, Northumberland County
Along with local residents, non-profits, and government agencies, we will be travelling from the headwaters of this important coldwater stream system all the way to the mouth at the Trent River – and experiencing the variety of landscapes in between. Contact us to register!

March 29 & 31, 2012  Another great Stream Steward Training held in Holland Landing!

With beautiful weather, great partners, and enthusiastic participants, our spring training was a great success! Thanks to Ontario Streams,  Wildlife Habitat Canada, and Environment Canada (Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund) for their support!

November 5 & 8, 2011  Stream Steward Training held on Cold Creek

We had two great days exploring stream ecology, monitoring techniques, and restoration projects on Cold Creek in Northumberland County. Thanks to the great participants and our partners Lower Trent Conservation, Wildlife Habitat Canada, and Environment Canada for making the training possible!   

The Community Stream Steward Program was launched in 2003 with initial funding provided by

 “The future health and sustainability of coldwater streams depends on the individual and combined involvement of many organizations, associations and property owners.” ~ CSSP Stream Steward