Why nature conservation matters to me: A downtowner’s perspective
Author Michael Paskewitz at Cheakamus Lake, BC (Photo courtesy of Michael Paskewitz)
As someone who was born and raised in big cities, people sometimes ask me why I care at all about nature conservation. Some people think it’s odd when someone who did not grow up with nature in their backyard ends up with a passion for...
Water: A treasure worth protecting
Paddling in Lake Ontario (Photo by Michael Paskewitz)
Having seen the poor quality of water that’s available in some parts of the world and hearing stories of droughts in the other parts, I’ve realized that as Canadians we should be thankful for the abundance of fresh and potable water...
