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Our mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all. We believe this is important to you too.

Canadian Wildlife Federation Achieves Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standard Program

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) today announces that it has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. With this achievement, we join a distinguished community of 248 nonprofit organizations dedicated to operational excellence. The Standards Program is a Canada-wide set of shared standards for charities and nonprofits designed to help organizations strengthen their operations in five fundamental areas.

What We Do

Lakes and Rivers

Lakes and
Rivers

Endangered Species and Biodiversity

Endangered
Species and
Biodiversity

Forests and Grasslands

Forests and Grasslands

Coasts and Oceans

Coasts and
Oceans

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Education & Leadership

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STOP Habitat Loss for Aquatic Wildlife NOW!

Each year, thousands of unchecked small projects destroy aquatic habitat and kill fish and other species in rivers, lakes and streams across Canada.

There is clear legislation in the Fisheries Act outlining how small projects should be managed and regulated to prohibit habitat destruction, yet the Department of Fisheries and Oceans allows these small projects to proceed without consequence. The protections laid out in the Fisheries Act are strong and quite simply these protections need to be applied.

Today, we ask that you sign this petition to strengthen our voice for the species and habitat that need us.

Photo of the Day

Can you guess what is today's Photo of the Day? View this amazing collection of wildlife photography, showcasing Canada's wildlife and wild spaces. Go ahead, enjoy this wild moment. Take all of the time you need to browse past photos. Thank you to all of our incredible Photo Club members who donate their special talents with us.

gardening and DIY

Gardening & DIY

Hankering to make a change? Want to get your hands dirty (or, at least, slightly scuffed)? Take a look at our Take Action Fact Sheets, which will give you the tools you need to make a difference for wildlife — and feel good about yourself!

Magazines

Expand your love and appreciation for Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces with an annual subscription to Canadian Wildlife or WILD magazines. Canadian Wildlife is both rich with spectacular wildlife photography and compelling articles that explore important conservation issues from across the country, and is available in traditional print or via a digital version. A must-read for Canadians who appreciate our natural heritage.

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British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund

CWF is working with diverse partners to restore access to critical spawning and rearing habitats for aquatic species at risk including Pacific salmon, Westslope Cutthroat Trout and Steelhead. This project is made possible in part by funding provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of BC and through the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF).

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Canada Service Corps

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the unprecedented expansion of two unique service programs designed to develop and inspire conservation leadership in Canadian youth ages 15 to 30.

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InFocus Canada

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from InFocus Canada to support Canadian wildlife conservation. The mission of InFocus is to tell compelling stories using premium quality wearable products made from ethically produced materials showcasing that showcase photography from the best professional photographers.

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Oat & Mill

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from Oat & Mill to support our work to Help the Turtles. Oat & Mill are generously contributing a portion of sales from their Turtle Crossing ice cream flavour to support CWF efforts.

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RBC Foundation

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to have RBC Foundation’s support, as our Tech for Nature partner. CWF and RBC Foundation are working together to reconnect freshwater ecosystems by remediating barriers such as rail and road crossings, weirs, levees, and dams.

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The Rogers Foundation

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from the The Rogers Foundation to support our Love Your Lake and our Help the Turtles programs.

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Willowbrook Nurseries

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from Willowbrook Nurseries to support our work in preserving pollinators.

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Firefly Books Ltd.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from Firefly Books Ltd. to support Canadian wildlife conservation. Through this partnership, CWF endorses Firefly’s book, Feed the Birds, with renumeration from each sale of the book donated back to CWF in support of our overall conservation initiatives.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from Environment and Climate Change Canada, through the iconic Hinterland Who’s Who series to advocate for the conservation of Canada's wildlife species and landscapes.

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RotorBrains

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce educational support from RotorBrains™, as our Flight Operations Training partner.

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Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce a generous donation from Porsche Cars Canada in support of the Love Your Lake Program.

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Granted Sweater Company

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from Granted Sweater Company to help Canadian wildlife conservation.

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Hydro Ottawa

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hydro Ottawa on their Power South Nepean project which includes a new power station situated on 24 acres of land in the south end of Ottawa, Ontario.

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Lee Valley Tools

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce financial support from Lee Valley Tools through the sale of CWF’s Wild About Birds line of bird seeds to support our work in bird conservation.

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PELA

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with Pela, a highly innovative BC-based company that is committed to producing everyday products without everyday waste™.

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Equator Coffee Roasters

One hundred per cent fair trade, and committed to working with small-scale, organic coffee farmers to deliver its certified organic specialty coffee, Equator Coffee Roasters is the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s new corporate partner!

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HelloFresh Canada

HelloFresh is the world’s leading meal kit provider, and the first company of its kind to be carbon-neutral.

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Highway 407 ETR

CWF is pleased to embark on an important journey to restore critical pollinator habitat in Ontario, in partnership with Highway 407 ETR!