Species At Risk

• How a grassroots group helped save an endangered turtle in southern Ontario

  After nearly 30 years of work, the group's director is hoping that their success with the spiny softshell turtle encourages others working to conserve wildlife.

  Environment

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• Peterborough zoo to feature at-risk species, including popular Fortnite character

  '(Axolotls) are critically at risk and are the only species that we know of that can re-grow spinal material and even brains,' said zoo manager Cathy Mitchell.

  Education

  Mar 16, 2023
  
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• Otonabee Conservation now managing former gravel pit south of Peterborough

  The gravel pit licence for the Otonabee Conservation-owned property was recently surrendered by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.

  Environment

  Jan 25, 2023
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• Setback for Dorval Technoparc as feds reject calls, petition to protect area

  According to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, just because the government isn't responding to the petition, doesn't mean it is not working on solutions to protect the land.

  Environment

  Dec 7, 2022
• Montreal announces new fund to protect vulnerable species

  With COP15 set to take place in Montreal next month, the city announced a new fund to help protect vulnerable insects and animals that call the city home.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2022
• World-renowned bird migration area in Saskatchewan to be protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada in Saskatchewan is the new owner of a large section of endangered native grassland.

  Environment

  Nov 27, 2021
• Wild rose bushes key to rare B.C. bird’s survival, research finds

  The importance of local wild roses emerged over a nearly 20-year experiment concentrating on the yellow-breasted chat.

  Environment

  May 9, 2021
• Baby snapping turtles released in Cootes Paradise as part of RBG’s turtle recovery plan

  A handful of baby snapping turtles rescued from a construction site next to McMaster University have been released into Cootes Paradise.

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2019
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• Pilot project at 1000 Islands National Park aimed at reducing turtle mortality

  Children release 80 turtle hatchlings at 1000 Islands National Park as part of a new pilot project.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2019
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• Conservation group raises concerns over proposed potash mine near Regina

  A conservation group is raising concerns over a proposed potash mine near Sedley, Sask.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2019