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The Importance of Safeguarding Ontario’s Water Sources

January 1, 2024–Sarah Tsang

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Water

Water in Lake Ontario © Peter S

Clean drinking water is a basic human right and a cornerstone of health, development and prosperity. But behind the readily available water lies a tremendous effort to ensure its quality. ...

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Together, We Raised Our Voices for Nature in 2023

December 25, 2023–Lisa Kamenar

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Community Science•Nature Reserves•Protected Places•Youth

Lost Bay Nature Reserve © Nhu Le

As the year ends, we’re reflecting on our conservation successes in 2023. We could not have done it without you – our members, partners, supporters, Nature Network groups and volunteers. ...

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Discover the True Impact: Why Supporting FSC Certification Matters

December 19, 2023–Ontario Nature Staff

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Boreal Forest•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration

Nipissing Forest Tree Mark Selection Cut © Nipissing Forest

Some say we vote for what we believe in through our purchasing decisions. As a longtime member and supporter of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Ontario Nature chooses to voice ...

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Call it What it is: Bait Sport

December 12, 2023–Kayla Young

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Reduce Your Footprint

© Spirit Dog Training Images CC BY 2.0

*Warning: this blog mentions animal death and distress Operating facilities in Ontario with captured wildlife to hunt with dogs were to be phased out by law in 1997. At the ...

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Help Us Protect Wolf Lake Before It’s Too Late

December 7, 2023–Franco Mariotti

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Indigenous Relations•Protected Places

Naturalists canoeing Wolf Lake © Kristen Setala

Near the northeast corner of the City of Greater Sudbury is a lake that, when seen from the air, is a perfect silhouette of a wolf howling. The lake is ...

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