In The News

2026-03-09

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has helped update a new tool to measure the likelihood that a vessel strike will cause a lethal injury to a large whale.

2026-03-08

The United States is proposing to change regulations designed to prevent ships from striking the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the East Coast.

2026-02-04

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released its Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy, a five-year plan aimed at preventing whale entanglements, with an initial focus on the Atlantic provinces.

2026-01-16

A “shocking” amount of marine life is being ensnared in abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear adrift in Canada’s oceans, internal federal data reveals.

2025-12-01

Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts used drones to capture spray from the blowholes of the endangered species. They then analyzed the bacteria in the spray and connected that information with other data to gain a clearer picture of the health of individual whales.

2026-04-02

Celebrating the people behind conservation success is as important as the work itself.

2026-03-24

Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces are full of stories worth discovering — from tiny pollinators to iconic mammals and the diverse ecosystems that sustain them.

2026-03-09

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has helped update a new tool to measure the likelihood that a vessel strike will cause a lethal injury to a large whale.

2026-03-03

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Reflections of Nature photo contest. With 10,600 entries received in a three-month period, the popular program demonstrates the deep connection Canadians feel towards wildlife and habitat conservation.

2026-03-03

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to celebrate 22 photographers from coast to coast for their stunning images showcasing the beauty of Canada’s wildlife.

2026-04-21

International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026 is the United Nations’ (UN) call to celebrate all that our volunteers achieve.

2026-03-24

Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces are full of stories worth discovering — from tiny pollinators to iconic mammals and the diverse ecosystems that sustain them.

2025-09-23

As an artist, so much of my work involves networking, thinking outside the box and making the best of situations that don’t always unfold as planned.

2025-03-12

The environmental sector plays a critical role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate change to habitat loss. Yet, despite its importance, the sector still lacks diversity. According to EcoCanada, only 22 per cent of environmental professionals identify as a visible minority, and Indigenous representation remains disproportionately low compared to the national population. Women, though increasingly engaged in environmental work, remain underrepresented in leadership roles.

2025-01-13

In keeping with its ongoing efforts to encourage more women to take on leadership roles in conservation, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation has invited researcher, falconer and hunter Maya Basdeo to deliver the keynote address kicking off its 96th annual convention.

2026-04-10

Community science (aka. citizen science) is transforming the way we understand and protect biodiversity.

2026-02-04

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released its Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy, a five-year plan aimed at preventing whale entanglements, with an initial focus on the Atlantic provinces.

2026-01-30

The federal government has announced its decision not to list American Eel under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

2026-01-16

A “shocking” amount of marine life is being ensnared in abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear adrift in Canada’s oceans, internal federal data reveals.

2026-01-13

iNaturalist Canada turns 10! Since 2015, this platform has brought together a community to document and share observations of biodiversity across the country and has grown into a go-to tool for community science, helping to track wildlife populations, monitor changes in species distributions, and inform research and conservation efforts.

2026-02-20

When grassland scientists, conservationists, managers and advocates get together, it is like being part of a secret club.

2025-09-10

Despite a surge in scientific and public fascination with fungi, they remain sidelined in conservation language.

2025-09-05

Pronghorns used to race across the prairies — until people put up fences. Now, a group of volunteers is working to reconnect this divided landscape.

2025-08-20

While the number of estimated bird deaths due to collisions with buildings is staggering, you can play a key role in helping mitigate these deaths by rescuing birds and identifying hazardous structures.

2025-08-01

In June, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Rights-of-Way (ROW) Community of Practice (CoP) — part of the CWF Rights-of-Way Habitat Restoration Network — visited the City of Toronto’s prescribed grazing pilot at Don Valley Brick Works to learn more about integrating targeted grazing into meadow management.

2026-01-30

The federal government has announced its decision not to list American Eel under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

2026-01-16

A “shocking” amount of marine life is being ensnared in abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear adrift in Canada’s oceans, internal federal data reveals.

2025-12-11

The Canadian Wildlife Federation was honored to be invited to participate in the very first He Sqyéytn (Salmon) Festival this fall in the beautiful community of Shulus, British Columbia.

2025-09-10

In March 2025, a group of First Nations knowledge holders, known as Guardians, and allied conservation practitioners from across Canada traveled to Antigonish and Paqtnkek First Nation.

2025-08-14

Raging wildfires have left visible scars on much of Manitoba’s landscape this season, but the impacts of the fires can go much deeper, including right to the bottom of the lake.