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  • Asian Carp Invasion

    2014-10-16

    The Mississippi has been inundated with a species that could very well threaten Canada’s waters.

  • A Hero for Whales

    2012-04-17

    CWF supports critical rescue work in Newfoundland.<br><br><br>

  • Protecting the Sauger

    2010-03-13

    CWF recently donated $10,000 in funding to the Lac Saint-Pierre Zip Committee for their research efforts on protecting the sauger fish through the identification of spawning grounds and migration patterns.&nbsp; The sauger, a North American fish that belongs to the perch family, is considered the most economically valuable species in Canada’s inland waters as well as a major importance for the sport fishing sector, especially in Quebec.&nbsp; The change in recent years in size of the walleye and the sauger, as well as the decreasing quantity of the species demonstrates signs of problems in the population.&nbsp; &nbsp;

  • Trying Times for the Western Painted Turtle

    2011-05-09

    CWF is supporting one of Canada’s most colourful creatures – the at-risk western painted turtle

  • Show some love

    2025-12-05

    Do you enjoy summers at the cottage? If so, check out the Love Your Lake program. Your lake — and its ecosystem — will thank you.

  • Swimming with Sharks

    2014-04-11

    Would you free dive with sharks? This researcher tags them for his job.

  • Dolphin Tale 2

    2014-09-11

    We’ve paired up with Warner Bros to get kids excited about marine animal rescue!

  • Making Waves to Protect the Right Whale

    2011-03-11

    This past November, researchers embarked on a unique whale research expedition in the Gulf of Maine, with support from the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) and TD Bank.

  • The Right Whale

    2017-07-13

    Diving into History with this Endangered Marine Mammal

  • Our Watery Legacy

    2017-06-08

    Canada is steeped in historic waterways – let’s dive into a few!