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Water: Symbol of freedom and happiness

Cottage in Finland (Photo by Pia Kaukoranta, NCC staff)

Cottage in Finland (Photo by Pia Kaukoranta, NCC staff)

Having grown up in Finland, "the land of a thousand lakes," water has a special place in my heart. It has come to symbolize freedom and happiness to me. My fondest memories involve water – swimming in a lake by a cottage with friends,...

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Water: My personal compass

Si at the pond (Photo by Erica Thompson/NCC staff)

Si at the pond (Photo by Erica Thompson/NCC staff)

I have made a lot of life decisions around proximity to water. The needle of my personal compass has always been pulled by liquid landscapes. From Haida Gwaii on the Pacific coast, to the river rich country of the Niagara Escarpment, the ability...

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Thinking about World Water Day

Water trough at Waterton Park Front, AB (Photo by NCC)

Water trough at Waterton Park Front, AB (Photo by NCC)

Working as a Communications Coordinator for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a great way to learn about science, nature and everything NCC does to conserve land for wildlife and future generations of Canadians. I often focus on land when...

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