CWF News

2009/10 News 

February 3, 2010
CWF champions wildlife at the Vancouver Olympic Games
As athletes and visitors from across the globe meet in Whistler for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the Canadian Wildlife Federation will be showcasing our native wildlife and the wildlife habitat they call home.

December 21, 2009
Canada Needs to Follow Through for Developing Countries
Canada needs to quickly follow through with financial commitments to back up its verbal support for projects to assist developing countries adapt to climate change, according to the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

December 14, 2009
Canadian Wildlife Federation Urges Government to Begin Restoring International Reputation on Environment
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is urging the government of Canada to take steps to begin restoring our country’s lost stature on international environmental issues.

December 7, 2009
CWF Encourages Education at Critical Climate Convention
The Canadian Wildlife Federation will emphasize education as a key component of its work at COP15, the International Climate Convention in Copenhagen this December.

October 21, 2009
CWF supports reintroduction of Black-footed Ferrets
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to commit to the long-term monitoring of Black-footed Ferrets released in Grasslands National Park. CWF is also supporting the development of new national education programs about the endangered species.

July 3, 2009
CWF Launches New Summer Institute in Nova Scotia
The Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute is launching a new wildlife and biodiversity course through Acadia University July 4-11 featuring field trips to key conservation areas led by prominent science and education experts.

July 1, 2009
CWF needs your help to save some of Canada’s most iconic species
From the snow capped mountains of British Columbia to the deep blue seas at the tip of Nova Scotia, Canada is home to some of the world’s most scenic spaces and vibrant wildlife. Sadly, due to habitat encroachment, climate change, urban sprawl and pollution critical habitat is disappearing resulting in a rapid decline of biodiversity which threatens some of our most iconic species.

June 29, 2009
Hinterland Who’s Who Filming in Saskatchewan
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce that filming for the wildly successful Hinterland Who’s Who program will take place in Grasslands National Park this July.

June 23, 2009
CWF Calls for Allocation of Carbon Market Revenues to Conservation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is urging the Canadian government to allocate a percentage of revenue derived from any carbon market mechanism designed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions to natural ecosystem conservation and enhancement.

June 16, 2009
CWF Elects Whitehorse Resident as Board President
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to announce the election of Mr. Larry Leigh as CWF Board President.

June 11, 2009
2009 Conservation Achievement Awards
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2009 Conservation Achievement Awards. Winners have been selected by the CWF Board and will be awarded at the Annual General Meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon this weekend.

The winners are:

• The Nanaimo and District Fish & Game Protective Association receives the 2009 CWF Doug Clarke Memorial Award
• Mario Viboux receives the 2009 Roderick Haig-Brown CWF Conservation Award
• Don Trethewey receives 2009 CWF Roland Michener Conservation Award
• Bob Gruszecki receives 2009 CWF Outdoorsperson of the Year Award
• Rachel Hacking receives the 2009 CWF Youth Conservation Award Winner
• Gary Breitkreuz, co-recipient of 2009 CWF Past Presidents Award
• Larry Bagnell, co-recipient of 2009 CWF Past Presidents Award

June 5, 2009
CWF Navigates Troubled Waters During Rivers to Oceans Week
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is urging Canadians to care, conserve and commit during Rivers to Oceans Week and launching a new French language documentary on threats facing wildlife in the historic St. Lawrence seaway.

June 4, 2009
CWF Joins Canadian and U.S. Environmental Leaders at Historic Enviro-Summit
Joint-Declaration Outlines Collaboration on Climate Negotiations, Dirty Fuels and Arctic Protection.

May 8, 2009
Canadian Wildlife Federation proudly supports the upcoming 5th World Environmental Education Congress
Thousands of educators from across Canada and the world will have an opportunity to discuss the prevention and resolution of environmental issues at the 5WEEC World Environmental Education Congress. The event will take place in Montreal, Quebec from May 10 to 14, 2009.

May 4, 2009
H2OurLife: Now is Not Soon Enough
Art students from Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina are painting a picture of the water crisis facing local and international wildlife and human populations in an effort to encourage the public to become part of the solution. 

April 1, 2009
National Wildlife Week Plants a Message about Habitat Loss
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is showcasing the value of native plants as part of this year’s National Wildlife Week celebrations April 5th to 11th. The campaign encourages Canadians to conserve and protect  “Our Home and Native Plants” because habitat loss is putting many species at risk.

March 24, 2009
CWF Launches National Wildlife Week and new conservation partnerships in Whistler
Free Day of Admission to the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre Saturday, April 4.

March 24, 2009
CWF Develops International Approaches to Water Conservation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is developing new international strategies for water conservation to protect wildlife and habitat.

March 4, 2009
CWF Launches New Wildlife Conservation Learning Institute this July at Acadia
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is now accepting registrations for a new one-week summer conservation course for educators at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

February 24, 2009
CWF Applauds B.C. Supreme Court Ruling
The Canadian Wildlife Federation applauds the recent ruling by the B.C Supreme Court that fish farms be regulated by the federal government.

February 17, 2009
Funding Available for Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
The Canadian Wildlife Foundation is now accepting funding applications for conservation and educational programs related to wildlife and research.

February 13, 2009
New Research on Chronic Wasting Disease Released
New research funded by the Canadian Wildlife Federation shows that chronic wasting disease in wild and farmed deer and elk will likely spread across North America and there is little wildlife managers can do about it.

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