Category Archives: Fresh Water

School kids come clean

Inspiring elementary school students take part in spring shoreline cleanup organized by WWF-Canada and the Vancouver Aquarium and see the human impact of littering on our waterways.

May 15, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

New plan to restore the health of Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River needs your support now!

Send your message of support to the IJC online by June 15. You can use and adapt this letter to add your voice to the growing number supporting the IJC’s efforts to put the plan put into action.

May 14, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

First week of internship with WWF-Canada Freshies

I have a lot to learn, but I am excited to do whatever I can to contribute to improving Canada’s freshwater for the benefit of nature and people.

May 07, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

It doesn’t take ties to fame to help your local community

As of May 1, public registration opened for this fall’s Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, which is taking place from Sept. 15-23 along waterways all throughout Canada.

May 04, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

What do water risks, Twitter and Justin Bieber have in common?

A quick Google trends search shows that prior to 2007, these terms were practically non-existent in the lexicon of internet searches – people simply weren’t talking about them. Fast forward to today and we have a different story altogether.

May 02, 2012
Posted by Eric Mysak

Fishy Business- Budget bill rolls back protection for fish

Buried in the lengthy tome of a new budget bill in the House of Commons last week are sweeping reforms to the way we now protect Canada’s irreplaceable natural capital- our fish, forests, seas, and wildlife. An overview of the changes:

April 30, 2012
Posted by Linda Nowlan

Is your river vital and valued?

Is the Fisheries Act and how it is administered perfect? No. There is plenty of room for improvement. But the intent of the legislation – to protect fish and fish habitat – certainly holds water today more than ever as numbers of endangered fish continue to rise.

April 25, 2012
Posted by Tony Maas

Are marine protected areas a solution for protecting Canada’s marine life?

The ocean is at risk – we know it is – and not enough is being done about it. Here’s what we can do.

April 25, 2012
Posted by Andrew Dumbrille

In the market for change: the first steps in water stewardship for business

Short showers, full dishwashers, gently suggesting (read: shouting) ‘turn off the tap!’ at my boyfriend. I do my best to be a water steward.

April 24, 2012
Posted by Steph Morgan

Faith, my father and Earth Day

These things may seem unrelated, but they are all deeply connected … and remind me why we need to fight for this planet.

April 23, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

The Water Risk Filter – a practical tool for companies

Even in Canada, a country typically perceived as being water secure, various factors can give rise to water related risk, and in the absence of effective mitigation and watershed governance these in turn can lead to financial impacts.

March 28, 2012
Posted by Eric Mysak

An award winning documentary makes you think

In WWF’s week-long series celebrating Canada Water Week, here are some questions for getting the most out of your documentary viewing experience.

March 22, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

Learning something new reaps rewards

In WWF’s week-long series celebrating Canada Water Week, a documentary filmmaker learned valuable lessons – for filmmaking and protecting our environment.

March 21, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

Live chat with the Water Brothers

Two eco-adventurer brothers, Alex and Tyler Mifflin, travel the world to explore our relationship with water—from tropical reefs to freezing seas, The Water Brothers examine water issues in South East Asia, the North Pole, California, the coasts of Central America, the Mississippi River, and the barricades of the plastic bottle battle in Canada.

March 20, 2012
Posted by Sara Falconer

Learning about water in Sudbury

In WWF’s week-long series celebrating Canada Water Week, a kids’ show host visits a wastewater plant and asks some dirty questions!

March 20, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger
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