Ontario Nature Blog

Yet again, the people of Ontario are witnessing an attempt by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to weaken protections for the province’s species at risk. If approved, proposed changes to “streamline” several regulations under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) will create new loopholes to harm species at risk and their habitats, ...

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As the Government of Ontario seeks input on its next budget, will it consider a golden egg from the federal government? A year has passed since COP15 – the United Nations biodiversity conference in Montreal where 196 countries signed onto a global agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. As the Government of Canada develops ...

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Ontario is in a mining boom due to the urgent need to wean ourselves off fossil fuels. A transition towards renewable – also known as green – energy is essential to lessen the impacts of climate change. But so-called green energy has its own environmental and social costs, which can’t be overlooked. Renewable energy requires ...

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Lake Couchiching and its surrounding wetlands have long been cherished by residents and visitors alike. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. However, the environmental quality of this idyllic landscape faces a critical challenge from increasing development along its shores. A concerning development proposal ...

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After a decade-long run, Ontario is making some timely adjustments to the provincial Invasive Species Strategic Plan (2012). To guide updates to the plan, the government invited the public to provide their vision for the future of invasive species prevention and management in Ontario. We did just that, incorporating feedback from 19 of our Nature ...

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