Tag: Freshwater
Citizen scientists to help pinpoint phosphorus hotspots to tame Lake Winnipeg algae blooms
Guest Blogger December 15, 2016
Lake Winnipeg Foundation, a WWF-Canada Loblaw Water Fund grant recipient, developed and tested water monitoring protocols which will enable a community-based network of citizen scientists to collect high-quality data to help reduce algae blooms in Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Plan 2014 a win for Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River wildlife
Elizabeth Hendriks December 12, 2016
Approval of binational water level management plan proves it’s possible to create conservation measures that benefit freshwater species and habitat, local communities and industry at the same time.
Freshwater ecosystems face immediate threats
Elizabeth Hendriks October 26, 2016
A silent crash is taking place in Canada’s waters. From the tiny mussels that filter toxins to the giant sturgeon, a survivor from the time of the dinosaurs, freshwater life is dropping at an alarming rate.
Massive plunge in wildlife expected by 2020. Here’s why, and what you can do
David Miller October 26, 2016
Population declines are staggering. But the solutions are within our reach.
A creek revived: Students help restore Medway Creek
Guest Blogger October 24, 2016
Through WWF-Canada’s Loblaw Water Fund and other funding resources, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority worked with volunteers and other organizations to improve the overall stream health of Medway Creek.