Tag: conservation
Winnipeg Completes Riverbank Stabilization Project
A riverbank stabilization project in Winnipeg has been completed. The successful project on Lyndale Drive improves the reliability of the city's primary dike, protects...
Grass Carp Eggs Found in Lake Erie Tributary
Yesterday, the U.S.’s Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee and the bi-national Council of Great Lakes Fishery Agencies announced the discovery of grass carp eggs...
New Management Document for Nanaimo Marsh
An updated management document for the conservation of Buttertubs Marsh in Nanaimo, British Columbia has been approved by the City Council.
Using what the city...
Master Plan to Develop, Restore, and Protect Lethbridge River Valley
Lethbridge, Alberta’s city council has adopted a River Valley Parks Master Plan, which calls for all future roads and parking in the area to...
Fund Will Help Alta. Farmers with Wetland Projects
Alberta philanthropist David Bissett and the national charitable organization ALUS Canada today announced The Bissett Action Fund, a $500,000 gift which will help support...
Man. Launches Consultations to Improve Water Management
The Manitoba government has launched public consultations on three new environmental initiatives, which will improve water management and modernize watershed planning.
“Our government believes there...
Ice Pigging Pipes Wins in Sewer Maintenance
Cambridge, Ontario, has won an award for its innovative sewer maintenance practice of ice pigging.
Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Lynn Dollin, president...
Quebec Designates Ottawa River a Heritage River
Today, the Quebec portion of the Ottawa River has been designated a Canadian Heritage River, joining the Ontario portion in this designation.
The Ottawa River's...
Toronto Region Conservation Authority Announces New CEO
Today, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) announced their selection of John MacKenzie as the new chief executive officer.
After a year-long North American search,...
$13 Million Awarded to Wetland Projects in 7 States
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service today announced that the agency will award $13 million to projects in seven states to protect, restore and...
