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August 2007
This is the Moment We've Been Waiting For!
We asked you, our Nature Canada supporters, to say no to drilling in Suffield National Wildlife Area, and that you did! Thanks to you, the government is conducting a full environmental assessment of the EnCana drilling proposal. Now, with the assessment underway, we want to be ready for the public hearings, and we need your help!
Prairie Rarities of Suffield, Alberta
Did you know that nearly 100 plant and animal species at risk reside in Suffield National Wildlife Area? Read more about some of the wild and wonderful creatures of Canada's beautiful prairie landscape.
Celebrating Expansion of a National Icon
There is renewed hope this month for the future of Boreal species in the Mackenzie Basin such as Woodland Caribou, Grizzly Bears and Peregrine Falcons with the announcement that Nahanni National Park Reserve will be expanded. Find out more!
Become a Species Watchdog!
Implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) is reaching a critical moment: Over the next few weeks, the government will be releasing recovery strategies for nearly 200 endangered species. We need your help to review these strategies! Read more.
New Board of Directors
Nature Canada’s Board of Directors was re-elected at our AGM in Wolfville, Nova Scotia this month. The Board welcomed one new member, David Love, who is Executive Director of the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. Read more about David and the rest of our board.
Honouring Individuals Who Make a Difference
Two great friends of the environment were recognized at Nature Canada’s 2007 AGM. Dr. George Archibald, co-founder of the International Crane Foundation, and Mr. Pierre Gratton of the Mining Association of Canada were this year’s award recipients. Meet the winners!
What's on the Nature Canada Bookshelf?
Chasing the Ghost Birds: Saving swans and cranes from extinction by David Sakrison
David Sakrison's book recounts the amazing international efforts to save the beautiful and majestic Whooping Cranes. Read More.
Apply to the Parks and People Program
Are you interested in connecting youth with nature? Nature lovers all across Canada are getting involved with the Parks and People program, and building the next generation of environmental stewards by bringing Canadian youth closer to nature. Here’s how to apply.
Photo of the Month
Why are the eastern massasauga rattlesnakes listed as at risk and on the road to extinction? Find out in this issue’s Photo of the Month.
Around the Bend
Want to get involved with nature-related events in your area? Check out our calendar to see what's coming up, or submit details for your event. See our calendar.
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