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Wetlands: The Unsung Heroes of Our Natural World
Many people view wetlands as nothing more than abandoned wastelands. After all, we can’t build houses or factories on top of marshes and ponds, and we can’t plant crops on swamps and…
The Perfect Gift for Her
When I think of my mom, I always imagine her looking out at the garden of my childhood home. I think of how she’d sit in stillness, her book resting…
Threats: Chemical Pollution
Even water that looks clean and pristine can be seriously polluted. Chemical pollutants enter our water from industrial activities, agriculture and our homes. Although healthy aquatic ecosystems like bogs and…
Adapting to Climate Change will Ripple Through Society
blog post by Rick Bates, Executive Director, CWF The first draft of a potential agreement on climate change is now being reviewed in facilitated negotiations in the Le Bourget…
Happy Earth Day!
Photo by: Andre Denis This Earth Day, why not pledge to make a difference to one of the endangered critters that visits your backyard. The monarch butterfly boasts a…
We’re In The News – But It’s Not A Good News Story
There’s been a lot of media attention lately regarding declining bat populations. Check out these links below: Click here to view the Global News coverage Check out the Weather Network…
The Ottawa River
The Ottawa River Photo Credit The Ottawa River is the next river I’ve chosen to highlight. The Ottawa River begins deep in the wilds of Quebec and heads west to…
