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November 10, 2022–Anne Bell
Greenbelt and Greenway•Habitat•Land-use planning•Water•Wetlands
Green heron and midland painted turtle, Mud Lake, Britannia Conservation Area © Adam Mooz CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
On October 25th, the Government of Ontario tabled Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, an omnibus bill proposing sweeping changes to the province’s natural heritage and land use planning legislation and policy. Overall, Bill 23 and associated policies remove and weaken environmental protections and diminish the role of Ontarians in land use ...
Silver Creek Wetlands © Noah Cole
For decades, Ontarians have been drawn to the South Georgian Bay area by its beautiful waters and famed escarpment landscape. For residents and wildlife alike, its hills and forests are a critical part of the region we call “home.” But in recent years, amidst a surge in urban expansion, the celebrated natural spaces have come ...
Indigo Bunting © Vincent Falrdeau
Our planet’s natural environment is under unprecedented stress. The good news is that you can help restore a healthy planet by reducing your environmental footprint, and we’re here to help you. This blog is part of a series that will help you go #GreenStepByStep. Subscribe to our blog to follow along! Many of us enjoy a ...
On October 24th, Ontarians will return to the polls to vote for their municipal leaders. The mayors and councilors elected will play a vital role ensuring a healthy, sustainable future for our communities. Please keep nature, farmland and climate change top of mind when you cast your ballot. Here’s why: Municipal governments set the direction ...
August 5, 2022–Guest blogger
Conservation News•Habitat•Protected Places•Stewardship and restoration•Wetlands•Wild Species
These days, people are hearing more about nature-based climate solutions, but what do these solutions look like on the ground? Nature-based climate solutions are actions taken to maintain and restore natural ecosystems that help keep greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere and improve resilience against extreme weather events. This often looks a lot like land ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority