After Canada’s Federal Government commits biodiversity conservation, it’s time for Ontario and other provinces and territories to follow suit. Continue reading Canada hits a home run for biodiversity conservation
Ecojustice lawyers, acting on behalf of Ontario Nature and Wildlands League, have filed a lawsuit alleging that the Ontario government acted unlawfully by making a regulation that undermines the Endangered Species Act. Continue reading Environmental groups sue Ontario government over decision to gut species at risk legislation
Environmentalists and conservation groups are criticizing Ontario for a recent decision to gut law protecting threatened wildlife. Continue reading Ontario abandoning endangered species, say environmental groups
A holiday tradition, the Christmas Bird Count has been running for 113 years! Continue reading Ontario Nature to coordinate this year’s Christmas Bird Count
A new report documents the plight of Ontario’s imperiled snapping turtles, prehistoric creatures that have been around for 40 million years but are being pushed to the brink of extinction. Continue reading Ontario snapping turtles face triple threat from hunting, road kill and toxins
Echoing months of warnings from Ontario conservation organizations, a new report from the provincial environmental commissioner Gord Miller underscores the need for tougher land use and water monitoring rules on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Continue reading Conservation groups ask Province to protect Oak Ridges Moraine
Ontario Nature asks the provincial government and all candidates running in the October election to stop the ongoing loss of biodiversity in Ontario. Continue reading Rally for Nature at Queen’s Park
Ontario Nature asks the provincial government and all candidates running in the October election to stop the ongoing loss of biodiversity in Ontario. Continue reading Rally for Nature at Queen’s Park
On the 10-year anniversary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM), Earthroots and Ontario Nature have joined forces to shine a spotlight on the most severe threats to the moraine, southern Ontario’s rain barrel. Continue reading Saving the Oak Ridges Moraine Again
Want to learn more about reptiles and amphibians? Come join us as we explore, learn and search for these amazing animals in Rouge Park! Continue reading Rouge Park Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day – August 9, 2011
