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Energy Can Be Renewable, Grasslands Less So
There once was more than 53 million hectares of natural grasslands in Canada. The plow, roads and cities have reduced this to about 10 million hectares — about an 81…
More Annual Croplands Means Less Eastern Meadowlarks
Sadly, there has been a decrease of wildlife-friendly pasture lands across central Canada turning in to annual cropland. New research by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) shows a large and…
8 Ways to Have a Green Get Together This Season
The holidays are about living large: lots of fun, food and festivities. Still, you don’t have to turn into an über-consumer. If climate change is on your mind, here are…
Six Reasons Why There Are So Many Species in the Mix
When developing a native seed mix for pollinator meadows we advise including many species, sometimes as many as 25 species. But why? It can be quite expensive to purchase such…
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…
Conserving Canadian wildlife: An important task for each Canadian
Sponsored Story With wildlife and habitats under dire threat, the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s new CEO issues an urgent appeal for Canadians to become more involved and help create a culture…
Invasive Alien Species 101: What You Need to Know
When non-native animals, plants and organisms enter a new region due to human activities, they become alien species. If these species begin to flourish at the expense of native ones,…
The Growing Threat of Microplastics to Marine Giants
Understanding the Invisible Danger Microplastics Pose to Whales and Marine Ecosystems Did you know that a staggering 92 per cent of the 5.25 trillion plastic particles floating on our oceans…
Water in the Grasslands
When you think of Canadian grasslands, do you think dry, droughty, with barren soils blowing in the wind? This photo from the “dirty thirties”; the 1930’s when severe drought combined…
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…
