In The News: Lakes & Rivers

2018-06-14

School is over, summer is on... cue the Canadian wilderness! Camping, cottages, long hikes - and possibly, a life-changing encounter with a wild beast. What was your unexpected encounter with a wild animal?

2018-06-12

Have you ever seen a turtle digging on the side of the road and wondered what they were doing? That was likely a female turtle nesting.

2018-06-07

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is hoping more Canadians put a wrap on single use plastics during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14 as part of its group of seven strategies for freshwater and marine conservation.

2018-05-23

You’re driving down a back-country road and suddenly there’s a turtle on the road. What do you do? Read on to learn how to move a turtle across the road.

2018-05-18

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is thanking Canadians for helping endangered species including turtles and pollinators as we approach International Day of Biodiversity May 23 and World Turtle Day May 24.

2018-05-10

Let’s celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 12 by learning more about some of the coolest feathered travelers that are, or will be, arriving up North for a few months!

2018-05-08

Happy Mother’s Day! As you celebrate, keep a lookout for turtles — she could be a mom, too!

2018-04-24

Make Rain Barrels a Fun Feature of Your Garden — Not an Ugly Tool to Hide!

2018-04-17

Pacific salmon are some of the most iconic fish species in Canada.

2018-04-16

On February 5, 2018, the federal government tabled Bill C-68, An Act to Amend the Fisheries Act. This Bill is the product of roughly two years of study and public consultation by both the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – study and consultation that was promised by the then-opposition Liberals during the last federal election campaign.