By Aaron Kylie
Going to the lake is a favourite summer pastime of countless Canadians. And for many, that includes participating in some sort of water sport, from boating to fishing to water skiing. But almost all water sports can adversely affect the environment.

By April Overall
Approximately 260 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year, 10 per cent of which finds its way to our oceans. Nearly 80 per cent of marine litter is ushered into the sea via wind and runoff — litter from our roadways make its way to our streams and rivers and eventually gets dumped into our oceans.

By Louise Hanlon
This year during National Wildlife Week, CWF is urging Canadians from coast to coast to get outside and go for a walk. It’s as simple as that—where you walk, or how far, is up to you. But no matter if that walk is one kilometre long or 100, log that walk at NationalWildlifeWeek.com. You can log as many walks as you like. As the tally grows, native Canadian species will move across the map. With your help, we hope to make it across the country.

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.

By April Overall
The minute it seems Jack Frost has bid Canada adieu for the year, people across the country make a mass exodus for cottage country. But what if, *gasp*, you’re minus a cottage? Don’t worry. You can bring the cottage to you! Building a pond is just the ticket to creating a serene oasis in your own backyard – equipped with croaking toads to boot.