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New conservation area next to Kootenay National Park a boon for grizzlies and other wide-ranging animals

Dec 12, 2024 Comments Off on New conservation area next to Kootenay National Park a boon for grizzlies and other wide-ranging animals
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

Conserving lands adjacent to parks and other protected areas builds a bigger buffer for wildlife and habitat resiliency.

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Edmonton family’s generous land donation protects 240 hectares of boreal forest in Alberta

Dec 3, 2024 Comments Off on Edmonton family’s generous land donation protects 240 hectares of boreal forest in Alberta
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

Just in time for the season of giving, NCC is thrilled to announce a generous land donation in Alberta: the 240-hectare Great Grey Wildland, a bastion of boreal wilderness.

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Citizen engagement helps consolidate Breckenridge ecological corridor in Chelsea, Outaouais

Dec 3, 2024 Comments Off on Citizen engagement helps consolidate Breckenridge ecological corridor in Chelsea, Outaouais
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

NCC protects essentials habitats for western chorus frog in Outaouais.

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Close to 1,000 hectares of forests, wetlands and mesas conserved near Thunder Bay

Nov 28, 2024 Comments Off on Close to 1,000 hectares of forests, wetlands and mesas conserved near Thunder Bay
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

Vast expanses of forests, wetlands and mesas are now protected, thanks to a new conservation project.

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Vast forests, wetlands and lakes conserved north of Sault Ste. Marie

Nov 26, 2024 Comments Off on Vast forests, wetlands and lakes conserved north of Sault Ste. Marie
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

A vast 970-hectare area featuring thriving forests, wetlands and crystal-clear lakes northeast of Sault Ste. Marie is now protected, marking a significant win for nature.

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Nature Conservancy of Canada and local family protect grasslands in Manitoba

Nov 20, 2024 Comments Off on Nature Conservancy of Canada and local family protect grasslands in Manitoba
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

Family partners with NCC to ensure an important stretch of Manitoba nature is protected for its endangered grassland.

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Accelerating the pace of land conservation in Atlantic Canada

Nov 15, 2024 Comments Off on Accelerating the pace of land conservation in Atlantic Canada
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is hoping to continue its momentum in Atlantic Canada by expanding several nature reserves and creating new ones.

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Ontario philanthropist John McCutcheon pledges $20 million to launch Canada Freshwater Challenge Fund

Nov 15, 2024 Comments Off on Ontario philanthropist John McCutcheon pledges $20 million to launch Canada Freshwater Challenge Fund
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

Nature lover and philanthropist John McCutcheon will leave an enduring legacy for freshwater conservation in Canada.

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Salmon, bull trout and other aquatic species to benefit from acquiring and restoring valley bottom lands along Gates Creek, near Pemberton

Nov 14, 2024 Comments Off on Salmon, bull trout and other aquatic species to benefit from acquiring and restoring valley bottom lands along Gates Creek, near Pemberton
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

Habitat conservation and restoration is key to reviving natural resiliency across landscapes

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Generous land donation establishes new conservation area near Edmonton to protect forests and honour a legacy

Nov 13, 2024 Comments Off on Generous land donation establishes new conservation area near Edmonton to protect forests and honour a legacy
September 7 @ 6:40 am EDT

WJ (Bill) Greenhough Genesee Conservation Area will provides lasting benefits to both wildlife and the local community.

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