Spiny Softshell Turtle

• 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
  
• Campaign launched for at-risk reptile program after provincial funding stopped: UTRCA

  The Ontario government had partially funded the program since 2007. The provincial dollars accounted for roughly 36 per cent of the program's total funding.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2022
  
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• 4,000 endangered spiny softshell turtle hatchlings released back into the Thames River

  Although 2020 might not be the best year for humans, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) said it was a good year for an endangered turtle species.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
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• UTRCA ‘Turtle Team’ to release record number of baby turtles back into Thames

  Upper Thames River Conservation Authority officials say more than 6,000 turtles will be released back into the wild over the course of the season.

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2017