Stories from the Shoreline…

Welcome to the blog section of the Dow’s Lake Restoration Project. This is where we share the thinking, testing, and learning behind the work—what’s happening on the ground, what’s evolving behind the scenes, and what it all means for the future of urban ecology in Ottawa.

This blog captures the evolving story of the Dow’s Lake Restoration Project—where design, ecology, and community intersect. From floating wetlands to shoreline buffers, we document the science, strategy, and collaboration behind one of Ottawa’s most ambitious urban rewilding efforts.

Whether you’re a local resident, a student, a policymaker, or just someone curious about how cities can work better with nature, we hope this space gives you a clear, grounded view of what restoration looks like in practice.