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Drawing a Line to Protect the Few Remaining Wetlands in Niagara

February 2, 2016–Anne Bell

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Wetlands

Southern Ontario wetland © Sean Marshall CC BY NC 2.0

Today is World Wetlands Day – celebrated around the globe each year to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands. It is a perfect day to consider the storm that is brewing over wetlands in Niagara. Wetlands provide critical habitat for wild plants and animals, including more than 20 percent of Ontario’s species at risk. ...

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Empowering Ontario’s young leaders

January 20, 2016–Ontario Nature Staff

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Recreation and Events•Youth

Held annually in September since 2010, the Youth Summit for Biodiversity is a weekend-long event that engages 100 young leaders from dozens of communities across the province. Planned and hosted by Ontario Nature’s Youth Council, it is a highlight of our Nature Guardians Youth Program. Hear directly from youth participants about how they were inspired. ...

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A Shot in the Dark

January 12, 2016–Anne Bell

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Conservation News

Gray wolves © Pierre Cardon

I received a call yesterday from an elderly gentleman living near Sault Ste. Marie. A life-long resident of northern Ontario and former hunter and prospector, he called to express his disapproval of Ontario’s proposal to address the decline of moose populations by killing more wolves and coyotes.

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Nature Reserves Guidelines on Permitted Activities

January 1, 2016–Ontario Nature Staff

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Nature Reserves

Malcolm Bluff Shores Nature Reserve hike

The following are interim guidelines applicable to all nature reserves until such time as Management Plans are developed for nature reserves. It is understood that Management Plans will set out permitted and non-permitted activities taking into account the specific goals, attributes and circumstances of each nature reserve. Permitted Activities The following uses are permitted: Nature ...

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Reflecting back on 2015

December 23, 2015–Ontario Nature

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Conservation News

Reflecting back As 2015 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on 12 key things that we have accomplished for nature this past year. Thank you to all of our friends, followers, members, funders and sponsors. Without your support, we could not protect Ontario’s wild species and wild spaces.

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