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At the Canadian Wildlife Federation we deal with a multitude of wildlife issues; from species at risk to climate change to prevention and protection. Find articles from past Bulletins relating to pressing issues concerning wildlife and the environment. Or, learn more about our issues of concern.
Issues Update: Species at Risk »
Did you know there are 23 new species proposed to be added to the Species at Risk Act (SARA)? These species were assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), an independent scientific advisory body made up of independent specialists, Aboriginal knowledge-holders, government biologists, academics, museum staff and independent biologists. COSEWIC meets twice a year to assess Canadian species that may be at risk. |
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Do you remember gazing at the stars when you were a kid and trying to make out the big dipper? Well these days, you’d be lucky to find an eight-year-old who’s seen the big dipper, let alone knows what it is. Thanks to Thomas Edison’s light bulb moment, up to 63 per cent of the world lives in areas where bright city lights outshine the sky’s brightness by 10 per cent. But did you know lighting up the night can actually harm nocturnal animals and wildlife? |
Think you’ve got Casanova’s moves down? Lights down low? Check. Barry crooning? Check. Poured the wine? Check. But how about going the extra mile to impress your eco-conscious chérie? From eco-friendly love notes to organic chocolate, we’ve got the goods to shower your valentine with green tokens of your affection. How do you love your planet? Let’s count the ways you can green your Valentine’s Day. |
Issues News
| Acid Rivers to Oceans » 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? Despite those efforts, much of Atlantic Canada still gets more acid precipitation than local ecosystems can bear. |
| When Aliens Invade » Forget flying saucers and crop circles. We’ve got proof that alien invasions are taking place this very moment – and they’re closer to home than you might think! |
| Jumping in to Help Save Alberta’s Northern Leopard Frogs » 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. It is estimated that Northern Leopard Frog populations in the province have fallen by 60 to 80 per cent over the last 30 years. |
| The Cod Conundrum » When John Cabot sailed along the coast of Newfoundland in 1497, Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) were so abundant they could be scooped up in buckets and hoisted aboard. |
| Hope for the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake » As the days get longer and the nights grow warm, many animals across the country feel the tug of springtime rituals. They may have the instinct, and they may have the mate—but what happens if they don’t have the habitat? |
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