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A recently-released progress report by the Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), a group of wildlife boards and governments with shared responsibility for the conservation and recovery of...
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December 20, 2023 The Indigenous leadership that generated international attention at last December’s COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal continued to shine through 2023. The year brought challenges...
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On Wednesday October 4 th 2022, crowds gathered just outside of Grande Prairie Alberta to learn about the wonderful world of wetlands in their own backyard at the Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park’s...
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We are excited to announce the kick-off of the Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series. Join us to explore the latest research supporting caribou ecology and recovery in Canada—from the mechanisms...
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Applications are now open for the First Nations Caribou Recovery Implementation Fund (FNCRIF). The FNCRIF was developed to reduce barriers for, and support participation by First Nations communities...
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The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) recently launched a joint Tâdzié-Sagow Atihk (woodland caribou) Stewardship Plan. The plan outlines strategies to...
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The Canada Energy Regulator recently launched a new search tool that provides easier access to regulatory data on Canada’s land and water, weather and wildlife, species at risk, environmental...
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British Columbia and its logging agency BC Timber Sales have halted plans for three cutblocks in the range of the Columbia North herd of woodland caribou. The Columbia North subpopulation is currently...
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Results of the public engagement process regarding proposed management measures to support boreal caribou recovery outlined in British Columbia’s Draft Boreal Caribou Protection and Recovery Plan are...
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada has recently launched the largest single private conservation project in Canadian history. The Boreal Wildlands Project aims to protect nearly 1,500 square kilometres...
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A proposed mining project in east-central Saskatchewan is raising concerns over environmental impacts such as water contamination, lowered groundwater table on peatlands, deforestation, greenhouse gas...
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Over 14,000 square kilometres of wetland and boreal forest in Edéhzhíe have been designated as a National Wildlife Area, in addition to being Canada’s first co-managed Indigenous Protected and...
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The Government of Northwest Territories is accepting feedback on the Draft Wek’èezhı̀ı Boreal Caribou Range Plan from August 17, 2021 to October 1, 2021. More information can be found here. Comments...
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A recent expansion of northern Alberta’s Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park adjacent to Birch River Wildland Provincial Park and Wood Buffalo National Park significantly increases what...
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The GNWT has developed guidelines(External link) for companies carrying out exploration and development activities to ensure they have the information and tools to plan and execute their projects in a...
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A recent investment of $24 million towards caribou conservation will help fund construction and operation of a caribou breeding centre in Jasper National Park. Wild caribou from local herds will be...
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News release Jasper National Park, Alberta | Parks Canada Agency The Government of Canada is committed to protecting biodiversity conservation and undertakes important initiatives to assist species at...
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The governments of Canada and Manitoba have reached a three-year agreement to support conservation and recovery of boreal caribou in Manitoba. Nearly $1 million has been committed by Environment and...
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With funding and support from Alberta Innovates’ Water Innovation Program, Alberta North American Waterfowl Management Plan Partnership and Prairie Habitat Joint Venture, Ducks Unlimited Canada have...
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This spring, hot temperatures and tinder-dry conditions have resulted in rampant wildfires, causing devastating property damage and smoky conditions across Canada. While wildfire is an integral part...