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Turtles remain widespread in eastern Ontario but they face numerous threats including habitat loss, road mortality, and high rates of nest predation.

With over two million lakes and rivers and 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater, Canada has an incredible abundance of aquatic natural resources. Canadians share a deep connection to freshwater. Many of us enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing or simply admiring the scenery of a natural lake or wild river.