Oh Crap! Take Care of That Septic System
What is… …out of sight …constantly working …something that can impact water quality, pose health risks to people and can contaminate drinking water, if it isn’t maintained? If you guessed septic…
Modernizing the Fisheries Act
Canada’s Fisheries Act has now been re-jigged and cast to the Senate for final review before becoming law. While that’s something to celebrate, there are still a few lines that…
Meet the 2018 Conservation Achievement Award Winners, Honouring Canadians From Coast to Coast
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to announce the winners of its national conservation awards. This year’s recipients represent seven provinces and countless Canadians who are making a profound and…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Species
Living the Dream…With Turtles
Christina is a Group 1 participant in the Canadian Conservation Corps. A few months ago I never would have thought I would be working my dream job — a turtle…
Tropical Sea Turtles in Canada!?
Laura Newman is a participant in Group 2 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. She writes of her experience in her field learning placement. It’s true! Every summer our waters are invaded by gentle…
It’s Turtle Nesting Season!
Have you ever seen a turtle digging on the side of the road and wondered what they were doing? That was likely a female turtle nesting. That female may have…
All Caught Up — Disentangling Whales in Newfoundland and Labrador
The fact is whales get tangled in fishing gear. Whether whales are in search of food, migrating or are just curious, these animals can become entangled. The rope or net…
From Ocean to Prairie — CCC Participant Experiences Canada’s Diversity
Shannon is a participant in Group 1 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. She writes of her experience in her field learning placement. Having grown up on the east coast with…
CCC Participants Help Out With New Brunswick Flood
Canadian Conservation Corps Group 2 participant Ben Mowat describes his experience as he and the rest of the group volunteered to help victims of the New Brunswick flooding before they…
