Lakes & Rivers
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Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
2024-10-20
This particular story began in 2018. We were in the middle of a survey for turtles killed on roads when we encountered a dead turtle that we couldn’t identify to species.
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New and Improved! CABD Tool Helps Canadian Rivers — And Fish
2024-09-24
n celebration of World River’s Day (September 24, 2024), the Canadian Wildlife Federation launched even more features to the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD) web tool. These updates help us better understand the effects aquatic barriers are having on fish and fish habitat and to provide a new way for Canadians to help us improve the information included in the CABD.
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Restoring Canada’s Ancient Aquatic Migration Routes
2024-08-20
Many of Canada’s lakes, streams and rivers are part of ancient migratory routes that have been travelled by aquatic species for thousands of years.
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Project aims to build high-value habitat for fish in Mill Creek
2024-08-01
An old concrete bridge was removed this week in a section of the Mill Creek in eastern P.E.I. The goal of the project is to make an easier passage for fish in the river, including Atlantic salmon.
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Fish are swimming a bit easier in this P.E.I. creek thanks to bridge structure removal
2024-08-01
The Souris and Area Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is spearheading the work, with support from the Canadian Wildlife Federation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation and the provincial government.
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Is Freshwater Fish Safe to Eat Anymore?
2024-07-12
Recent research published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed alarming findings.
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Life After Death
2024-07-12
Pacific Salmon are a keystone animal. What exactly is a keystone species? A keystone species holds an ecosystem together. They are the glue that holds the health, function, and survival of other species in the ecosystem together, it maintains balance and supports biodiversity.
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Is a Gaggle of Geese Causing You a Gaggle of Issues?
2024-07-09
If you have a shoreline property and are having issues with Canada Geese and the amount of droppings they leave on your lawn, it could be that you are unintentionally inviting them.
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5 Reasons Why the Blanding’s Turtle is so Special
2024-06-24
Here at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we love all turtles, but the Blanding’s Turtle is special.
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Best Turtle Friend Forever?
2024-06-15
Pets become part of our families and the death of one can be heart-breaking. Is it possible, though, that some pets can outlive their welcome? A pet turtle is often purchased when the turtle is a small and adorable hatchling. That cute hatchling will grow, require a larger aquarium, and can live for many, many years. A Red-eared Slider, the common pet shop turtle, can live for more than 25 years in captivity. How do I know that? Well, let me tell you a story…
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