Canadian Wildlife Federation: In The News: Coasts & Oceans

Coasts & Oceans

CWF sees a brighter future for Canada’s freshwater and marine wildlife thanks to proposed changes to Fisheries Act

2018-02-06

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) predicts a brighter future for Canada’s oceans, lakes, and rivers and the species that inhabit them thanks to the proposed changes to the Fisheries Act.
New snow crab fishery rules announced to protect North Atlantic right whales

2018-01-23

At least 17 of the endangered mammals were killed in Canada and U.S. waters last year
Bates: Canada's fish can't ensure their own survival

2017-12-02

Canada needs to do more to protect all fish and their habitats. A diverse range of experts from across Canada met in Alberta this week to seek collaborative solutions for fish, wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
Wrong Times For the Right Whale

2017-11-10

Why have the past few months been the deadliest in decades?
Community Notices

2017-11-07

Nominations are now being accepted for the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards, a national recognition program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018. There are nine award categories to highlight the contributions of volunteers, professionals and projects dedicated to environmental stewardship
CWF issues statement on North Atlantic Right Whale necropsy reports

2017-10-06

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has reviewed the necropsy reports for the tragic multiple deaths of North Atlantic Right Whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this summer and is continuing its call for increased long-term efforts to improve knowledge of the movements of these animals in the region.
Going Batty Interview with Mike Anissimoff, CWF conservationist

2017-10-06

Going Batty Interview with Mike Anissimoff, CWF conservationist
CWF to host 2017 national conservation summit to explore innovative approaches to wildlife conservation

2017-09-18

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling Canadians to help chart a path forward for innovative actions to ensure abundant wildlife and habitat for future generations.
The Canadian Wildlife Federation launches Hinterland Who’s Who videos about Pacific Salmon as researchers analyze new data

2017-09-13

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to release a new Hinterland Who’s Who (HWW) series of videos about Pacific Salmon as research on the migration patterns of these amazing fish continues.
CWF encouraged by federal efforts to protect Right Whales but calls for long term strategies to prevent future disasters

2017-08-15

– The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased by the federal government’s prompt interventions to reduce threats to critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whales. But while the new mandatory shipping speed limits and fines may reduce mortalities temporarily, CWF continues to call for long-term and proactive efforts to reduce threats in future years.