Conservation

• 71 acres in Englishman River watershed donated to Nature Trust of B.C.

  Chilliwack-based construction company the Emil Anderson Group donated 71 acres of ecologically sensitive land along the Englishman River Monday to the Nature Trust of B.C.

  Environment

  Sep 26
  
• Conservation and restoration of Kelowna’s Mission Creek continues with master plan

  "What we're doing is re-creating the habitat that was lost."

  Lifestyle

  Sep 19
  
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• Assiniboine Park releases more than 200 endangered butterflies

  The number of adult butterflies released this year is more than four times larger than last year’s release thanks to a successful expansion of the breeding program.

  Environment

  Aug 11
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• Pollinator gardens: How Hamilton residents can help monarch butterflies

  Hamilton environmentalists are encouraging those who are concerned about the monarch butterfly's decreasing population to create pollinator gardens in their own backyards.

  Environment

  Jul 29
• New Brunswick designates 100,000 hectares of protected lands and waters

  Environmental groups are applauding the announcement and say it's an important stage in conservation in the province.

  Environment

  Jul 14
• Guelph moves to Level 1 yellow water restrictions

  The move is in response to the recent hot, dry weather the city has been experiencing.

  Environment

  Jun 24
• More land around central N.S. river now protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada

  The non-profit agency said it is purchasing 126 acres, or about half a square kilometre, of forest, freshwater wetlands and lakes.

  Environment

  Jun 18
• New bylaw will protect more greenspace in Montreal metropolitan area

  The Montreal Metropolitan Community Council has adopted an interim control bylaw to protect more greenspace in the greater Montreal area.

  Environment

  Jun 16
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• Kawartha Land Trust gifted 133-acre Morton Nature Sanctuary

  At the Mortons' request, the sanctuary will not be open to public access and its location will not be disclosed in order to ensure the preservation of its sensitive habitats.

  Environment

  Jun 16
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• Ganaraska Forest remains closed following extensive damage from May 21 derecho storm

  According to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, the May 21 derecho storm was one of the largest natural disasters to impact the Ontario forest since it opened in 1947.

  Environment

  Jun 3