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Major conservation milestone as NCC secures almost 350 hectares in Ontario’s Frontenac Arch

Nov 14, 2025 Comments Off on Major conservation milestone as NCC secures almost 350 hectares in Ontario’s Frontenac Arch
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

Another 350 hectares of critical forests, wetlands and freshwater shoreline are being conserved just north of Kingston, Ontario.

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Mountain Lake property near Wiarton protected through generous land donation

Oct 7, 2025 Comments Off on Mountain Lake property near Wiarton protected through generous land donation
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

A scenic and ecologically rich property near Mountain Lake on Ontario’s Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula is now protected, thanks to a generous land donation.

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Legacy gift strengthens conservation corridor in Rice Lake Plains

Sep 16, 2025 Comments Off on Legacy gift strengthens conservation corridor in Rice Lake Plains
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

A gift in a will protects 61 hectares of ecologically significant land in the Rice Lake Plains and delivers big conservation impact for Northumberland County.

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Protected lands on Oak Ridges Moraine expand thanks to generous land donation

Jun 25, 2025 Comments Off on Protected lands on Oak Ridges Moraine expand thanks to generous land donation
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

Protected lands around Southern Ontario’s Ganaraska Forest are expanding, thanks to a generous land donation by a Toronto area family.

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Great Lakes shoreline, forests and alvars on northern Saugeen Bruce Peninsula now protected

Jun 17, 2025 Comments Off on Great Lakes shoreline, forests and alvars on northern Saugeen Bruce Peninsula now protected
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

NCC announces the protection of almost one kilometer of Lake Huron shoreline and coastal habitats.

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Nature Conservancy of Canada pays tribute to key builder

May 30, 2025 Comments Off on Nature Conservancy of Canada pays tribute to key builder
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

The Nature Conservancy of Canada remembers J. (James) Bruce Falls, PhD, who died Saturday at the age of 100 in his family home of nearly 70 years.

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Major restoration project at Lathrop Nature Preserve supports community & wildlife in Niagara region

May 27, 2025 Comments Off on Major restoration project at Lathrop Nature Preserve supports community & wildlife in Niagara region
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

A significant project years in the making that will improve local water quality and habitat conditions for fish and other aquatic species is finished.

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Close to 1,000 hectares of forests, wetlands and mesas conserved near Thunder Bay

Nov 28, 2024 Comments Off on Close to 1,000 hectares of forests, wetlands and mesas conserved near Thunder Bay
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

Vast expanses of forests, wetlands and mesas are now protected, thanks to a new conservation project.

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Vast forests, wetlands and lakes conserved north of Sault Ste. Marie

Nov 26, 2024 Comments Off on Vast forests, wetlands and lakes conserved north of Sault Ste. Marie
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

A vast 970-hectare area featuring thriving forests, wetlands and crystal-clear lakes northeast of Sault Ste. Marie is now protected, marking a significant win for nature.

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Boreal Wildlands (Photo NCC)

Ontario philanthropist John McCutcheon pledges $20 million to launch Canada Freshwater Challenge Fund

Nov 15, 2024 Comments Off on Ontario philanthropist John McCutcheon pledges $20 million to launch Canada Freshwater Challenge Fund
November 15 @ 12:00 am EST

Nature lover and philanthropist John McCutcheon will leave an enduring legacy for freshwater conservation in Canada.

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