In The News: Lakes & Rivers

2019-08-11

The United Nations warns that 1 million species worldwide are at risk of extinction

2019-07-31

Campaign seeks to remove the Hanlon Creek weir which is affecting water quality for brook trout in the creek

2019-07-26

Turtles are in serious trouble. All eight species of freshwater turtles in Canada are listed as Species At-Risk. This makes turtles one of the most endangered groups of wildlife in Canada.

2019-07-08

Many people enjoy spending a day fishing on the lake. It’s a great way to get outside and possibly bring home a fish for supper. Unfortunately, unwanted animals, such as turtles, sometimes take an interest in the hook at the end of the fishing line.

2019-06-26

Canadian Wildlife Federation Freshwater Turtle Specialist Dave Seburn spoke with CBC Ottawa Morning June 26, 2019 regarding the need to help Canada's at-risk freshwater turtles.

2019-06-25

Canadian Wildlife Federation team rescues eggs from danger, animal and human

2019-06-25

Canadian Wildlife Federation team rescues eggs from danger, animal and human

2019-06-20

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is celebrating the passage of several updates to the Fisheries Act which improve the conservation of our oceans, lakes and rivers.

2019-06-10

A national network for aquatic habitat protection and restoration is being created to help governments, local communities, Indigenous organizations, industry stakeholders and conservation organizations more effectively protect and restore healthy and resilient aquatic ecosystems.

2019-06-09

Targets will be established to 'gradually' reduce plastic pollution over time within the private sector