Wednesday, August 12, 2026
New Brunswick watersheds receive special conservation status
More than 4,800 hectares within the Loch Lomond and Spruce Lake watersheds in New Brunswick have received special conservation status. The new status of the…
Conservation
Ontario Nature acquires Sauble Dunes North
Ontario Nature announced March 9 it has acquired the 26.7-hectare Sauble Dunes property, expanding the Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve. “This strategic conservation action expands Ontario…
Mosaic launches pilot combining watershed stewardship with forest management
Mosaic Forest Management announced Feb. 25 it is launching a multi-year pilot in the Koksilah watershed on Vancouver Island which integrates watershed services, carbon programs,…
Alberta invests $46 million in tailing pond reclamation technology development
The government of Alberta is investing $46 million into development of technologies to reduce oilsands mine water and reclaim tailings ponds. Nine projects will be…
Federal gov’t invests over $2.3 million in Wolastoq/Saint John River nutrient reduction
The government of Canada is investing over $2.3 million in 14 partner-led projects to protect and restore the Wolastoq/Saint John River in New Brunswick. The…
Regional District of Nanaimo secures additional Hamilton Marsh funding
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has announced additional funding has been secured to acquire 360 hectares (ha) of land known as Hamilton Marsh on…
Federal government launches aquatic invasive species survey map
The government of Canada has launched a new aquatic invasive species survey map along with $1 million in funding for eight projects across the country.…
Quebec invests nearly $1 million towards St. Lawrence River ecosystems
The government of Quebec is providing nearly $1 million in financial assistance to the Saint Lawrence Action Fund (FASL) in 2026. The funding will support…
Canada Water Agency invests overs $1 million in 6 freshwater projects
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) is putting over $1 million towards six new projects aimed at protecting the Mackenzie River Basin which at 1.8 million…
Burbot fish recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
Teams from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (USA), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the province of British Columbia will conduct their…
Agreement reached for Niagara Shores Park stewardship
An agreement has been reached for sustainable stewardship of Niagara Shores Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Niagara Shores Park is a 14-hectare forested area within Parks…
Manitoba explores national marine conservation area in Hudson Bay
The province of Manitoba is investing $250,000 to explore establishment of a national marine conservation area (NMCA) in western Hudson Bay. The initiative would protect…
Living Lakes Canada report warns of at-risk aquifers, monitoring gaps
Non-governmental organization (NGO) Living Lakes Canada has released a scientific assessment that finds many of the high-risk aquifers in the Columbia Basin in British Columbia…
Carney meets with Coastal First Nations about marine conservation
Prime Minister Mark Carney met Jan. 13 with Coastal First Nations leadership in Prince Rupert, B.C. to discuss collaboration on marine conservation and ocean protection.…
Circular Materials partners with Pollution Probe for 2026 Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
Two Canadian not-for-profit organizations are joining forces to tackle plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Circular Materials, a national producer responsibility organization, has partnered with…
McGill researchers identify bacteria that could signal toxic blue-green algae blooms
Researchers at McGill University have identified bacteria that may provide an early warning of toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. The method could help indicate whether…
Restoring Our Connection to Water: A Legacy Worth Salvaging
From 1942 to 1944, my grandfather, Harold Mattson, commanded the 2nd Canadian Recovery Company through France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. His mission was to recover…
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority launches online access to real-time water data
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) announced that real-time data from its hydrometric monitoring network is now available online through the Collaborative Water Data Viewer (CWDV).…
Apply now for Community Conservation Grants for community, school projects
Community groups and elementary schools can now apply for funding through Community Conservation Grants program offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and Grand River…
Federal boost to tackle Great Lakes pollution and secure clean water for communities
WINDSOR, ON – The federal government has announced a historic $76 million investment to support 50 community-led projects aimed at restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems…
Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Sarah Nathan honoured with prestigious conservation award
Vancouver, B.C. — Sarah Nathan, Manager of Provincial Operations for Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) in British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III…
Federal government invests in 17 new projects to protect Lake Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – Canada is taking action to help protect and manage freshwater ecosystems, including the Lake Winnipeg basin. Lake Winnipeg and its basin sustain a diverse…
New Living Lakes Canada report sheds light on importance of lake foreshore conservation
The Kootenays may be world-renowned for mountains in the winter, but summertime is when lakes take centre stage. Paradoxically, the ever-growing popularity of Kootenay lakes…
Manitoba Government Expands Watershed Program
Watershed Districts Program Helps Protect Health of …