In The News: Lakes & Rivers

2022-05-16

All freshwater turtles in Canada are species at risk under federal law. Eight turtles are also on Ontario’s list of species at risk. Spiny softshell, spotted, and wood turtles are endangered – facing imminent extinction or extirpation.

2022-05-08

Physical barriers can prevent fish from accessing habitat needed for all stages of their life cycle, a prevalent issue in B.C. that prompted the provincial government and conservation groups to step in to resolve.

2022-03-29

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to release two new videos about fish passage projects in British Columbia.

2022-03-22

Cross Creek — Nedut’en of the Witsuwit’en Lake Babine Nation — runs through the center of Pendleton Bay Provincial Park.

2022-02-23

New research by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, relying on documents obtained through a freedom of information request, reveals that Ontario and hydropower producers in the province have failed to meet legal responsibilities for conserving the American Eel.

2022-02-16

Turtle species across Ontario are under threat, and it’s up to us to save them

2022-01-03

Many birds fly south to avoid the long, cold Canadian winter. Turtles don’t have that option.

2021-12-21

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce the public launch of the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD)!

2021-12-10

It is no secret that plastic pollution is a massive threat to our wildlife.

2021-11-09

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce the public launch of the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD)!