Wildlife Update — August 2008
On July 1, 30,000 Atlantic salmon escaped from a Frederick Arm fish farm in British Columbia. A pen anchor slipped into deeper water causing one of the corners of the open net pens to be pulled under allowing for the escape. Now that this non-indigenous species has escaped into Pacific waters, they run the risk of competing with native wild salmon for food and habitat. |
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Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Shoreline »
Cottages and camping are standard features of Canadian summers and tend to revolve around shoreline areas. A quiet canoe across a misty morning lake, a late afternoon trip trolling for fish, or simply lying quietly on a dock as the water’s tide rocks you to sleep are wonderful ways to spend part of a summer day. But what would those moments be without the hawk silently circling overhead or a dragonfly zipping past as it hunts for insects. Wildlife is an integral part of life in Canada and shorelines are a great place to experience it. |
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You Asked for It
Groundhogs in the Garden
By Terri-Lee Reid
Q. I’m having a problem with groundhogs eating my gardens. I don’t mind them eating a few plants but they’re taking more than they’re leaving behind. I spend a lot of time and money on my plants; how can I deter these groundhogs?
Funding Feature
Protecting the Sauger
By Kimberly Tabaka
CWF recently donated $10,000 in funding to the Lac Saint-Pierre Zip Committee for their research efforts on protecting the sauger fish through the identification of spawning grounds and migration patterns. The sauger, a North American fish that belongs to the perch family, is considered the most economically valuable species in Canada’s inland waters as well as a major importance for the sport fishing sector, especially in Quebec. The change in recent years in size of the walleye and the sauger, as well as the decreasing quantity of the species demonstrates signs of problems in the population.
Take 5
Five Canadian Species You Should Know
By Stephanie Bonner
This month’s Take Five focuses on Canadian wildlife; five fun species facts from coast to coast!
Get Outside!
Building a Toad Shelter
By Jennifer Smart
A quick and easy outdoor project, adding a toad home to your backyard is a great way to provide a cool spot for these shade-loving creatures. Not only will the toad thank you for the chill out spot, your garden will thank you too — 90 percent of a toad’s diet consists of garden pests!
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