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May 2009
Dear Friend:
Special Report
Feds Receive Failing Grades on Endangered Species
A new report by Canadian conservation groups, including Nature Canada, finds only one species, the Banff Springs Snail, has received the full protections of the 6-year old Species at Risk Act.
Report card: At a Snail’s Pace
Endangered Species List Grows
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has increased its list of at-risk wildlife species to 585. Six new species have been added or determined more at risk.
Who are the unlucky six?
Member Action
Save Our Boreal Birds Petition Submitted
Thanks to your support, we were able to present our petition to government with over 60,000 signatures calling for the protection of the boreal forest for our birds.
More in our newsroom
Nova Scotia Protects Bird Habitat
Bird Islands have been designated as a provincial wildlife management area! Habitat in this Important Bird Area will be protected for Great Cormorants, Atlantic Puffins, and many other species.
Learn more about this IBA
New Executive Director
Nature Canada Board of Directors Chair Richard Yank is pleased to welcome Ian Davidson as the organization's new Executive Director. Ian will begin his new responsibilities on July 8, 2009.
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TransCanada Corporation Supports Bird Conservation
TransCanada Corporation has pledged its support for the Canadian Important Bird Area Caretakers Network, a nationwide initiative to establish a volunteer network of caretakers for IBAs in their community.
Read more: $1 million for Bird Conservation
Photo of the Month
Baby animals are a sure sign of spring! Meet a new member of Canada’s wild in this month’s Photo of the Month.
May Photo of the Month
Nature Canada Honours Robert Bateman
World-renowned artist Robert Bateman has been selected to receive the Douglas H. Pimlott Award, Nature Canada’s most prestigious award, for his long-standing support of conservation in Canada.
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Your Vote is Important
The Annual General Meeting is your opportunity as a Nature Canada member to vote on this year's resolutions and on the appointment of the Board of Directors. If you are unable to attend and wish to vote, your completed proxy must be returned by June 1, 2009.
More about the AGM
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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