CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

A partnership with Living Lakes Canada is more than a collaboration; it’s a chance to elevate your company’s commitment to protecting one of the planet’s most critical resources—water.

Water is life, and we all depend on it. As an award-winning environmental NGO, we lead science-driven initiatives to safeguard and restore Canada’s precious freshwater systems. Yet, our success hinges on the support of forward-thinking donors and corporate leaders like you.

By joining us, your brand can directly contribute to innovative solutions that foster climate resilience, restore vital habitats, and ensure water security. Your partnership, no matter the size, accelerates our mission to protect the water that people, wildlife, and future generations depend on.

Together, we can create a lasting impact. Invest in a sustainable future—because water is at the heart of everything we do.

WHY PROTECT WATER

Protecting freshwater is fundamental to life. It sustains ecosystems, supports biodiversity, and ensures clean drinking water for communities around the world. Without healthy freshwater systems, both nature and people face significant risks.

Freshwater is also vital for economic growth. Industries, agriculture, and energy production all rely on stable water sources, making its protection critical to maintaining global stability and economic resilience.

As climate change intensifies, freshwater ecosystems are under growing strain. Droughts, floods, and pollution are threatening water quality and availability, underscoring the urgent need to preserve this finite resource.

WHY PARTNER WITH US

By partnering with us, your company can take a leading role in safeguarding freshwater for future generations. Together, we can develop sustainable solutions that benefit both the planet and your business.

Collaborating to protect water in a changing climate, lies at the heart of our mission. Living Lakes’ actively engages in water science and stewardship networks at local, national, and global levels. Our programs reach watersheds across Canada and we are continuously seeking new partners and collaborations to strengthen and expand our freshwater protection efforts.  

We are proud to be affiliated with the 1% for the Planet network, the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters, the BC Watershed Security Coalition and the Germany-based Global Nature Fund’s Living Lakes International among many other organizations united to protect freshwater. Learn more about our freshwater partnerships and contributions to various networks.

CONTACT US

Traditional corporate sponsorships are an effective and easy way to demonstrate your brand’s commitment to protecting watersheds in Canada. 

Opportunities include:

• Corporate Gifts or Grants 
• Gifts-in-Kind
• Match and Event Sponsorships 
• Participate in Fundraisers
• Join the Living Lakes Canada Advisory Board

Living Lakes Canada offers opportunities for employees to get involved with programs designed to help companies give their employees more reasons to love where they work. Employees can be inspired by:

• Volunteering
• Workplace fundraising events
• Payroll giving

Employee engagement events such as workshops and challenges can also be facilitated by Living Lakes. Please contact us for details on giving requirements for these fun and engaging activities.   

TESTIMONIALS

“Their National Lake Blitz gave our staff real-world experience in monitoring lake health and their Lake Photo Contest for Sleeman employees engaged our team’s creativity in capturing the beauty of their favourite lakes. Both programs have been embraced by Sleeman Breweries staff and helped our employees better appreciate the importance of Canadian lakes. Our partnership with Living Lakes Canada has been beneficial for all involved.”

Discover our other funders, including corporate sponsors.

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

With freshwater systems increasingly impacted by climate change, there is a need for collective efforts to support sustainable management of water resources. Our programs support Canada’s commitment to SDGs 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

DONATIONS

• One-time charitable unrestricted or project-specific cash gift;
• Multi-year unrestricted or project-specific pledge of annual gifts.