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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
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

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

Nature Conservancy of Canada pays tribute to key builder

May 30, 2025 Comments Off on Nature Conservancy of Canada pays tribute to key builder
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

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.

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
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

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

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
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

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

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
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

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.

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
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

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

Lake Ontario shoreline in Prince Edward County donated for conservation

Nov 6, 2024 Comments Off on Lake Ontario shoreline in Prince Edward County donated for conservation
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

24 hectares of undeveloped land on the shores of Lake Ontario are now protected, thanks to generous donation.

Local conservation partnership aims to ‘meet the need for seed’

Oct 16, 2024 Comments Off on Local conservation partnership aims to ‘meet the need for seed’
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

Efforts to restore rare and globally significant tallgrass prairie habitat in Ontario’s Greenbelt will receive a much-needed boost.

Internationally significant Turkey Point Marsh conserved by Nature Conservancy of Canada

Sep 18, 2024 Comments Off on Internationally significant Turkey Point Marsh conserved by Nature Conservancy of Canada
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

Internationally significant coastal wetlands on the northern shores of Lake Erie are now protected.

Old-growth forest, wetland and karst habitats protected along Moira River in Napanee Plain

Jun 20, 2024 Comments Off on Old-growth forest, wetland and karst habitats protected along Moira River in Napanee Plain
April 20 @ 11:48 am EDT

A 73-hectare property featuring thriving old growth forest, karst and wetland habitats along the Moira River north of Belleville has now been protected.