Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Watersheds Canada promotes the importance of wetlands on World Wetlands Day
As we come together to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, it is important to reflect on what makes these areas the wonders they…
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Unlocking nature’s value: a guide to making sure nature’s value to people is counted
The new guide, Getting Nature into Financial Reporting, authored by the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, and supported by the Standards Council of Canada,…
Wetland restoration to increase water access and enhance biodiversity on ʔaq̓am lands
The ʔaq̓am wetland project’s goal is to restore the waterbodies to what is understood to be their precontact state, strengthening protection of the environment and…
$5 million to restore more wetlands in Alberta
In Alberta, wetlands act as nature’s “sponges.” They store and slowly release water to help reduce the damaging effects of flooding and drought. Wetlands also…
Ducks Unlimited Canada releases field guide to Yukon’s valuable wetlands
Understanding the Yukon’s wetlands through Western and Indigenous knowledge WHITEHORSE, YT – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) proudly announces the launch of the Yukon Wetland Field Guide, an…
Ontario working with farmers to restore wetlands
ST. ANDREWS WEST — The Ontario government is investing over $2.8 million in projects led by ALUS Canada to support farmer-led initiatives to restore and…
Ducks Unlimited Canada announces Patrick O’Connor as 46th president
STONEWALL, MB – At its Board of Directors meeting in Winnipeg last weekend, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) announced the election of its 46th president, Patrick O’Connor. O’Connor,…
DUC acquires 297 acres of wetland in Lake Simcoe watershed
Group donates 297 acres to DUC along the Beaver River in the Lake Simcoe watershed UXBRIDGE, ON – Thanks to the generosity of a group of…
Isn’t every day World Water Day?
By Watersheds Canada Headline photo by Luke Moore Perth, ON – There are many themed days dotted throughout the calendar, with today’s special day being…
Alberta budget to protect Albertans from drought
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s population continues to rise, increasing the demand for water from communities and businesses. At the same time, parts of the province…
Ontario Helping Improve Wetlands in the City of Brampton
BRAMPTON, ON — The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million in a project led by the City of Brampton to enhance four wetland areas…
Kawartha Land Trust adds largest property in 22-year history
LAKEHURST, Ontario — Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) is proud to announce the purchase of its largest conservation property in the charitable organization’s 22-year history, which was…
Tina Osen Wins 2024 Conservation Award of Distinction from DUC
OAK HAMMOCK MARSH, MB, – Tina Osen, President of HUB International Canada and Nature Force founding partner is a champion of conservation and community. Her…
Watersheds Canada Recognizes World Wetlands Day
Perth, ON – As wetlands cross people’s mind on World Wetlands Day (February 2, 2024), perhaps it is because, at some point in life, they…
Okanagan Falls Wetland is Leading the Way in Environmental Sustainability
Okanagan Falls, BC – An Okanagan Falls wetland is leading the way in environmental sustainability and community well-being. Located next to the Okanagan Falls Wastewater…
Don Lands Sees First Flow of Water
Toronto, ON – One of North America’s largest water infrastructure projects reached a major milestone on Wednesday, January 31, when pumps were activated for the…
Wetlands can provide potential climate change solutions: Lakehead study
Researchers from Lakehead University have found that freshwater wetlands are important nature-based solutions for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent study published…
Ontario helping restore wetlands in the City of Pickering
Pickering, ON – The Ontario government has invested over $925,000 in two projects led by conservation organizations to restore and enhance wetlands in the City…
Investing in Alberta’s wetlands and watersheds
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and snowmelt into steams, rivers and lakes which, in turn, help support healthy communities and ecosystems. Each…
Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver 40 wetland projects in Southern Ontario
Barrie, ON – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is preparing to restore or enhance 40 wetlands across southern Ontario thanks to renewed investments in the Wetlands…
Ontario making investments in 100 local wetlands restoration projects
Durham, ON – The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in approximately 100 local conservation projects to restore and enhance wetlands across the…
Victory for the Western Chorus Frog in Quebec
Beloeil, QC – Nature-Action Québec (NAQ) is proud to announce the protection of natural environments in the Fonrouge woodland in Longueuil through the acquisition of…
Conservation covenant created to protect 90 acres within Squamish, B.C.
Squamish, B.C. – The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and the District of Squamish are pleased to announce the creation of a 36.69-hectare (90.66-acre) conservation…
Research: Small isolated wetlands are pollution-catching powerhouses
Small isolated wetlands that are full for only part of the year are often the first to be removed for development or agriculture, but a new…