News Releases - Archives 2021
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Nature Conservancy of Canada announces new East Coast Nature Fund
November 30, 2021The charitable land trust is appealing to people, businesses, foundations and all levels of government to help lay the foundation for NCC’s next 50 years by helping the organization protect more of our country’s forests, wetlands and coastal shoreline areas.Read more »
Prairie hot spot for shorebirds now conserved
November 24, 2021During spring and fall migrations, thousands of shorebirds use Chaplin Lake and the surrounding grasslands to stop and refuel or nest.Read more »
Pristine island added to protected lands in Estrie
November 23, 2021Molson Island, the largest pristine island on Lake Memphremagog, is now protected, thanks to a donation from a local cottager. Andrew Howick recently donated the undeveloped 26-hectare island (equivalent to 24 soccer fields) to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). A businessman, family man and passionate about the nature on his island, Howick has spent decades pursuing his goal to protect this jewel in Lake Memphremagog.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada president in Winnipeg to help Manitoba's efforts
November 8, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says private land conservation and restoration are important solutions to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. To learn more about these possibilities in Manitoba, Catherine Grenier, NCC president and CEO, is in Winnipeg for two days of meetings with staff, donors and supporters. Read more »
Long-time conservationist and mentor retires from NCC
October 29, 2021Linda Stephenson leaves a natural legacy across the country.Read more »
Forest invasive species management to begin this fall
October 28, 2021During this fall and winter, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and contractors will be removing invasive, non-native Scots pine and locally non-native red pine from plantations near Backus Woods.Read more »
It’s that Halloween time again: Everything you need to know about bats
October 26, 2021NCC, Zoo de Granby and Appalachian Corridor have put together a series of playful educational videos to raise awareness among children and adults about the problems that bats are facing.Read more »
$3M donation helps protect threatened habitats in St. Lawrence River
October 19, 2021Many more threatened habitats throughout the St. Lawrence River will soon be protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). It is thanks to a $3-million donation from Age of Union, a new non-profit created by Montreal tech entrepreneur Dax Dasilva.Read more »
