Groups call on BC to deny salmon farm lease renewals
BC environmental groups urge the government not to renew leases for a number of open-net salmon farms along BC’s coast. Continue reading Groups call on BC to deny salmon farm lease renewals
Category: Nature and Wildlife Conservation
Video: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Salmon Foundation & Goldcorp partner to improve Salmon
Shared by SalmonFoundation – Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Salmon Foundation and Goldcorp partnered to improve more than 3,000 m2 of critical spawning habitat for coho and sockeye on the Corbold Creek floodplain in the Upper Pitt River. Continue reading Video: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Salmon Foundation & Goldcorp partner to improve Salmon
Friends of the Rouge Watershed questions federal government’s new park concept
FRW general manager Jim Robb says Parks Canada’s draft Rouge National Urban Park Concept is an unfortunate step backwards for Rouge Park protection. Continue reading Friends of the Rouge Watershed questions federal government’s new park concept
Lake Babine Nation Supports Denial of Environmental Certificate for Morrison Mine
Chief Wilf Adam of the Lake Babine Nation says the BC government has made the right decision in denying Pacific Booker Minerals the ability to proceed with its Morrison Mine proposal. Continue reading Lake Babine Nation Supports Denial of Environmental Certificate for Morrison Mine
Manitoba Conservation Districts Association: “Thriving with Change” Conference, Dec 3-4
Registration is now open for the MCDA’s 37th annual conservation conference December 3-4 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. Continue reading Manitoba Conservation Districts Association: “Thriving with Change” Conference, Dec 3-4
Marine specialist Riki Ott warns about oil spills in BC
Marine toxicologist Riki Ott warns about risks of oil spills along BC coast. Continue reading Marine specialist Riki Ott warns about oil spills in BC
The Edible Tree Tour
Each year Toronto’s urban forest produces millions of pounds of edible treats. Follow your taste buds through Toronto’s urban forest and discover what appetizing delights await you in its canopy.
The Sandy Point Legacy Project
Nature Conservancy Canada – Sandy Point was at one time the largest settlement on the west coast of Newfoundland, reaching its population peak of 750 residents in the mid-19th century. Continue reading The Sandy Point Legacy Project
Robert Bateman helps crown Vancouver artist as winner of Great Beart Got Talent contest
BC artist Laura Wasylyshen wins the Great Bear’s Got Talent contest with her work “Spirit in the Water.” Continue reading Robert Bateman helps crown Vancouver artist as winner of Great Beart Got Talent contest
Wilderness Committee: new report on mining impacts in Manitoba
Winnipeg – The Wilderness Committee has released a new report designed to educate Manitobans about the impact mining is having on Manitoba’s parks.
The publication documents which parks have mining activity, the risks of all… Read more.. Continue reading Wilderness Committee: new report on mining impacts in Manitoba
NCC protects key ranch land in Alberta’s Castle Crown Natural Area
Nature Conservancy of Canada, Alberta Region, announces protection of a 536-hectare Alberta Ranch in the Castle Crown Natural Area. Continue reading NCC protects key ranch land in Alberta’s Castle Crown Natural Area
NCC protects part of Newfoundland’s famous Cape Spear Peninsula
Eleven acres protected along coastline of top-rated tourist destination in Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue reading NCC protects part of Newfoundland’s famous Cape Spear Peninsula