Friday, September 11, 2026
CVRD awarded funding for Green Shores Demonstration Project
The Comox Valley Regional District, in partnership with the Stewardship Centre for BC and K’ómoks Guardian Watchmen, have been awarded a grant worth over $1.1…
Protection
OBWB issues updated calls to action on invasive mussels in B.C.
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – As mussel-infested watercraft continue to make their way towards the Okanagan and other water-related destinations this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water…
Canada invests in Inuit-led climate adaptation and conservation in Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador
Torngat Mountains, NL – Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for…
Investing in Alberta’s wetlands and watersheds
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and snowmelt into steams, rivers and lakes which, in turn, help support healthy communities and ecosystems. Each…
Auditor General releases the special report on changes to Ontario’s Greenbelt
Findings from the Auditor General’s special report on changes to the Greenbelt show that the removal of selected lands was biased and dismissive of effective…
Protecting nature at the Massé Stream in Montérégie, part of $6.7 million in national habitat protection
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced that Ciel et Terre (formerly known as the Centre d’information sur l’environnement de…
The Government of Canada invests to protect Tuktoyaktuk from coastal erosion
Tuktoyaktuk, NT – Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, His Worship Erwin Elias, Mayor of Tuktoyaktuk, and Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of…
Ontario investing $6M in local projects to protect the Great Lakes
Greater Napanee, ON – The Ontario government is investing $6 million to support 30 multi-year projects to help protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes.…
Government of Canada takes action against abandoned, wrecked or hazardous boats
Ottawa – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, has announced the Canadian Coast Guard will now take…
Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver 40 wetland projects in Southern Ontario
Barrie, ON – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is preparing to restore or enhance 40 wetlands across southern Ontario thanks to renewed investments in the Wetlands…
Loyalist Township, ON celebrates Loyalist Cove Marina’s Blue Flag designation
Loyalist Township, ON proudly announces that Loyalist Cove Marina has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation, symbolizing their commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable boating practices. The…
Nose Creek Watershed Partnership wins Alberta Emerald Award for Environmental Leadership Governance
The Nose Creek Watershed Partnership, comprised of the City of Airdrie, City of Calgary, Rocky View County, Town of Crossfield, Calgary Airport Authority and the…
Shuswap watershed groups warn of economic impacts of potential Zebra and Quagga Mussel infestation, emphasize importance of prevention measures
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are raising the alarm about new information released in a report from…
Okanagan Basin Water Board troubled by report on invasive mussels cost
Kelowna, B.C. – As boaters begin to flock to Okanagan lakes and other B.C. waterways, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is sounding the alarm in response…
Modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act looks to lead the way in chemicals management
Ottawa – After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government, and academia,…
Government of Canada invests in further protecting Canada’s waters from aquatic invasive species
Vancouver – Threats to biodiversity are being felt across Canada and the world. After habitat loss, invasive species are the second biggest threat to global…
Government of Canada investing in preventing aquatic invasive species in Quebec’s waters
Sherbrooke, QC – Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to Canada’s waters, economy and society when species are introduced to areas outside their native…
Revised legislation aims to protect B.C.’s natural environment
British Columbia is amending legislation to ensure owners of high-risk industrial projects are responsible for the full cost of environmental cleanup if their projects are…
New report: Funding for Canadian’ prairies water infrastructure urgently needed, but nature offers innovative solution
Winnipeg – Our prairie provinces’ water infrastructure—from pipes to treatment facilities—upon which millions of Canadians depend is aging and depreciating at an alarming rate. However,…
Communities along Fraser River benefit from increased flood resistance
People and communities along the Fraser River will be better protected from flooding with dike improvements, and enhanced flood-mitigation and watershed-restoration projects. “We know people living in the…
U of G Expert Report: To protect water, bring together Indigenous and Western knowledge
To restore and protect vulnerable freshwater systems in North America, start by interweaving Indigenous and Western values, worldviews and knowledge systems. So says a comprehensive report by…
Study: Using microbes to get more out of mining waste
Researchers have developed a new mining technique which uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon in the waste produced by mining. Adopting this technique…
New study shows biological invasions from invasive species are as costly as natural disasters
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes and wildfires are widely recognized for their devastating economic impacts. A new study released on March…
Manitoba Government enhances initiative to protect precious water resources
The Manitoba government is advancing protection and support for water resources through a number of initiatives including enhancing the Lake Friendly Initiative and expanding watershed…