In The News: Endangered Species & Biodiversity

2018-01-23

At least 17 of the endangered mammals were killed in Canada and U.S. waters last year

2018-01-09

- Ottawa Riverkeeper, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA), and Ontario Nature joined forces today in calling for urgent and immediate action by the Ontario government to reverse the ongoing decline of the endangered American Eel, whose numbers have collapsed by a staggering 99% in Ontario since the 1980s. The call comes in the final days of the province’s public consultation on its draft Government Response Statement — in essence, it’s an action plan for recovering this endangered species. While applauding the publication of these long-delayed commitments, the groups and their supporters are urging Ontario to go further — and faster — than what it is proposing.

2017-12-15

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is thanking the community of Almonte, ON for helping to rescue 46 bats this holiday season and calling for donations to support the mammals until they can be released back into the wild in spring.

2017-12-02

Canada needs to do more to protect all fish and their habitats. A diverse range of experts from across Canada met in Alberta this week to seek collaborative solutions for fish, wildlife and biodiversity conservation.

2017-11-10

Why have the past few months been the deadliest in decades?

2017-11-07

Nominations are now being accepted for the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards, a national recognition program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018. There are nine award categories to highlight the contributions of volunteers, professionals and projects dedicated to environmental stewardship

2017-10-13

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is encouraging Canadians to help the bats by employing best management practices to reduce the stress to endangered species.

2017-10-06

Going Batty Interview with Mike Anissimoff, CWF conservationist

2017-09-25

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) and Scales Nature Park found hundreds of dead turtles on roads around Muskoka and Ottawa this summer and are calling for more help to save these species at risk.

2017-09-18

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling Canadians to help chart a path forward for innovative actions to ensure abundant wildlife and habitat for future generations.