Wildlife Update — June 2010

Rivers to Oceans Week » By April Overall Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world. But can you imagine how expansive 243,793 kilometres really is? Let’s put it in perspective. Imagine 731,379 Eiffel Towers. Or 2,437,930 city blocks. Or 2,681,723 football fields. Pretty impressive, isn’t it? Our waters are home to hundreds of species – from amphibians to birds to fish.

Mixing Oil and Water » By Pam Logan We have all been following the news reports about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that continues to make daily headlines. Millions of gallons of oil have gushed into the Gulf Coast so far, and efforts to slow or stop the flow of oil into these precious waters have been fraught with complications and failure.

 

You Asked For It

Pesky Potato Bugs By Terri-Lee Reid Q. How can I control potato bugs? Read the answer »

Feature Project

Jumping in to Help Save Alberta's Northern Lepoard Frog By Heather Robison It’s not easy to spot Northern Leopard Frogs in Western Canada anymore. The species, named after a leopard because of the dark spots across its body, has been designated as threatened in Alberta since 1997. Read full story »

Take Five

What's in Our Water? By Stephanie Bonner   Ahh, finally! June is here! Time to embrace summer’s warmth and cool off with a mad dash through the sprinkler. But have you ever wondered how people’s everyday actions are affecting water quality before it gets to the sprinkler? Read full story »

Get the Facts!

How many freshwater fish are at-risk in Canada? A. 24 B. 44 C. 64   Answer the question »

Issue Update

Acid Rivers to Oceans By Aaron Kylie  It’s your quintessential good-news/bad-news story. The good news? Emission-control legislation enacted in Canada and the U.S. over the last three decades has resulted in significant acid rain declines in this country. The bad? Read more »

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Feature Wallpaper

Your desktop is the perfect habitat for this wild wallpaper! This month we’re featuring the serene nature of Newfoundland’s Cape St. Mary’s coastline.

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