CWF’s New Year’s Resolutions

The year 2010 is upon us, and what better way to ring in the new year than to share our New Year’s resolutions with you (and we’re sticking to them we promise). Follow CWF on our journey of five wildlife resolutions for this year.

1. We will walk for wildlife in April. CWF is asking you to get out and walk for wildlife on April 10 for National Wildlife Week. Share your kilometres with us on our website. With your help, we know that together we can walk across Canada!
2. We will spread water awareness throughout the nation. We need Canadians to realize the importance of our waters, and specifically how to take care of them. Spread the word!
3. We will celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity. The variety of species in any given region is an excellent indicator of the general health of the ecosystem. Biodiversity represents the richness of species in any given habitat; the wider the array of species means a successful, thriving habitat. It is CWF’s mandate to encourage healthy habitats and species conservation. Support CWF to support biodiversity.
4. We will support endangered species. CWF is proud to be involved with reintroduction programs and monitoring of endangered species. Together, our actions are making a difference. The black-footed ferret is an excellent example of a survivor story!
5. We will continue to advocate for environmental awareness. Just last year, CWF attended COP15 in Copenhagen to learn what must be done to curb the effects of global warming. We also encouraged Canadians to support a petition to government to direct revenues from climate change programs towards wildlife.

Here’s what you can put on your to-do list:

• Unplug appliances that aren’t being used; electricity is still being generated through the outlet.
• Compost food scraps through local programs or in your own backyard to reduce the waste that ends up in landfills.
• Contact your municipal, provincial and federal governments about their policies on climate change.
• Recycle. The simple act of separating papers, cans and plastics from your household garbage really does make a difference.
• Think twice about what you want to put down the drain and reach for environmentally friendly products instead.