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Important habitat for fish in Heart of the Fraser now conserved
July 8, 2024New conservation area protects sensitive spawning habitat for salmon and white sturgeon Read more »
Old-growth forest, wetland and karst habitats protected along Moira River in Napanee Plain
June 20, 2024A 73-hectare property featuring thriving old growth forest, karst and wetland habitats along the Moira River north of Belleville has now been protected.Read more »
NCC expanding conservation network in Alberta’s southern foothills through new Waldron partnership
June 18, 2024NCC is asking for help in conserving the Bob Creek Ranch, a stunning Prairie grasslands property, to fill in an important piece of the conservation puzzle in the foothills of southern Alberta.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada grows conservation efforts in southwestern Newfoundland
June 5, 2024The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced today that it has protected 30 hectares of boreal forest centred around Grand Daddy’s Brook. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada and Granby Zoo fill in pieces of conservation puzzle in southern Quebec
June 4, 2024An ongoing partnership between the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the Granby Zoo to protect carbon-rich, ecologically sensitive habitats has resulted in better movement pathways for Canada lynx, black bear and larger wildlife while also giving a major boost to some at-risk turtles, salamanders and bat species. Read more »
Important bird habitat now protected in the Rocky Mountain Trench
May 28, 2024Breeding birds and elk are among the wildlife to benefit from this conservation project. Read more »
Spot a turtle on the road? Here's how you can help it
May 21, 2024Birds are singing, bees are buzzing and turtles are laying eggs. This is the time of year when turtles embark on their long journey, sometimes covering several kilometres, to find an ideal nesting site. Being slow doesn’t prevent them from covering long distances, however; the main problem is roads, as they obviously have no idea what a traffic light is and are unaware of the danger. Here’s how the public can take steps to ensure the turtles’ safety.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada fights Eurasian milfoil in effort to restore Papineau Lake
May 7, 2024Like many other water bodies in Quebec, Papineau Lake has been shaken by the arrival of Eurasian milfoil, an invasive plant that takes over wherever it lands, harming other plant species in the lake. Thankfully, Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) staff and the Kenauk Institute are rolling up their shirtsleeves to carry out control projects aimed at restoring the lake to its former pristine condition.Read more »
