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May 2008
Dear Friend:
Bird Deaths Renew Questions About Tar Sands Impact on Environment
Last month, more than 550 birds died in separate incidents in Alberta and Saskatchewan after ducks and other waterfowl drowned in ponds filled with toxic waste from oil production operations. These latest disasters are renewing calls for a moratorium on new oil sands production.
Environmental Costs of the Tar Sands: Birds Paying the Price
Canada: Add Polar Bear to Species at Risk List
The U.S. has listed the polar bear as "threatened" under its Endangered Species Act.What Should Canada Do? Write a letter to the Environment Minister urging him to add the polar bear to Canada's Species at Risk List!
Send a Letter Today!
Nature Canada Confronts EnCana at Shareholder Meeting
Nature Canada naturalist Carla Sbert was at EnCana’s recent annual shareholder meeting raising questions about the oil giant’s plans inside the federally protected Suffield National Wildlife Area.
Can You Answer These Questions, EnCana?
On your way to the cottage this weekend? Follow our simple checklist for enjoying summers by the water without leaving a bigfoot-sized ecological footprint.
Protect Your Waterfront Property - and the Planet
Nature Canada Sends Letter to Minister Baird on Eve of Climate Meeting
Environment Minister John Baird met with other ministers from the G8 nations to discuss climate change, biodiversity loss and poverty reduction May 24-26. What did Nature Canada tell Baird in an open letter on the eve of the meeting?
Five Suggestions for Minister John Baird
Photo of the Month
It’s a tie! This month, the gang at Nature Canada couldn’t decide on just one Photo of the Month, so we’re sharing two!
May’s Photos of the Month
Donor Profile: Steve Racey
Meet donor and volunteer Frogwatcher Steve Racey. Steve, who has collected frog data across Southern Ontario, sees his wetland excursions as a getaway from the hectic pace of life, and recommends it to everyone.
What Moves Steve Racey
Your Letters
Questions and comments from Nature Nation members on bears in the woods, oil patches in the forest, and Nature Canada in the Mackenzie Valley.
Read This Month’s Letters
Three Spots Left! Still Time to See Argentina.
Visit a birder’s paradise, and experience global bird conservation work first-hand. Reserve a spot with our Travelogue to Argentina, from September 25 to October 5, 2008. Tour historic Buenos Aires, and witness the thunderous roar of Iguazu Falls too!
Trip Details.
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.
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