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Mission Biodiversity – Prevent Pollution!
Your Mission, Should You Chose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation – Mission Biodiversity! Your mission this month…
Innovating Hydropower: Fish-friendly Turbines as a Solution to Fish Mortality
As the world increasingly shifts towards renewable energy, hydropower remains a leading source of electricity. In 2022, hydropower produced more power than all other renewables combined. However, traditional hydropower systems…
Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
One of the perks of working for the Canadian Wildlife Federation is that you never know what you may stumble upon. This particular story began in 2018. We were in…
New and Improved! CABD Tool Helps Canadian Rivers — And Fish
We are pleased to announce updates to the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database! In celebration of World River’s Day (September 24, 2024), the Canadian Wildlife Federation launched even more features to…
Restoring Canada’s Ancient Aquatic Migration Routes
Many of Canada’s lakes, streams and rivers are part of ancient migratory routes that have been travelled by aquatic species for thousands of years. At various stages of life, salmon,…
Is Freshwater Fish Safe to Eat Anymore?
Recent research published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed alarming findings. “Consuming just one freshwater fish from a U.S. lake or river is equivalent to drinking chemically contaminated water…
Life After Death
Pacific Salmon are a keystone animal. What exactly is a keystone species? A keystone species holds an ecosystem together. They are the glue that holds the health, function, and survival…
5 Reasons Why the Blanding’s Turtle is so Special
Here at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we love all turtles, but the Blanding’s Turtle is special. Here’s why: 1. A Striking Reptile It is a strikingly attractive turtle with its…
Best Turtle Friend Forever?
Losing a pet is always hard. Pets become part of our families and the death of one can be heart-breaking. Is it possible, though, that some pets can outlive their…
We Need You to Raise Your Voice for Canada’s Marine and Freshwater Species
As Rivers to Oceans Week comes to a close tomorrow, we hope you’ve learned how water unites us all. No matter where you live in Canada and what body of…
