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Nature Conservancy of Canada and local family protect grasslands in Manitoba
November 20, 2024A local family with a long connection to the land has partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to ensure that an important stretch of Manitoba nature is protected for its endangered grassland. The charitable organization is announcing the conservation of the Langford Escarpment project, situated 15 kilometres southeast of the Town of Neepawa.Read more »
Ontario philanthropist John McCutcheon pledges $20 million to launch Canada Freshwater Challenge Fund
November 15, 2024Nature lover and philanthropist John McCutcheon will leave an enduring legacy for freshwater conservation in Canada, with a bequest gift of $20 million to be distributed to seven organizations. Announced on National Philanthropy Day, it will be the largest private donation by an individual to freshwater conservation in Canada’s history. Read more »
Accelerating the pace of land conservation in Atlantic Canada
November 15, 2024The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is hoping to continue its momentum in Atlantic Canada by expanding several nature reserves and creating new ones. It is putting out a call to the region’s private landowners to explore conservation options through selling or donating healthy, intact forests, wetlands and shoreline properties. The charity is also encouraging the region’s business community and foundations to help them accomplish more land protection. Read more »
Creemore Nature Preserve closing temporarily for forest management
November 15, 2024This fall, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) will temporarily close the Creemore Nature Preserve for necessary forest management activities.Read more »
Salmon, bull trout and other aquatic species to benefit from acquiring and restoring valley bottom lands along Gates Creek, near Pemberton
November 14, 2024Habitat conservation and restoration is key to reviving natural resiliency across landscapes Read more »
Generous land donation establishes new conservation area near Edmonton to protect forests and honour a legacy
November 13, 2024The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announces a major land donation from George and Joni Greenhough in honor of George’s late father, WJ (Bill) Greenhough, a devoted advocate for preserving wild lands.Read more »
Close to 400 hectares now protected in La Malbaie
November 12, 2024The Cap au Saumon conservation project aims to preserve critical habitats in the Charlevoix region, essential for the survival of vulnerable species. Through key partnerships, this project is making progress to ensure the long-term protection of this unique biodiversity. Read more »
Lake Ontario shoreline in Prince Edward County donated for conservation
November 6, 2024Thanks to the generosity of a Prince Edward County family, 24 hectares of undeveloped land on the shores of Lake Ontario are now protected. The ecologically significant lands were donated by Ann and Alan Dacombe to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, who will now care for the land for generations to come. Read more »
