Canadian Wildlife Federation: In The News: Coasts & Oceans

Coasts & Oceans

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.
CWF Launches Sustainable Packaging Petition as Plastic Pollution Continues to Threaten Wildlife

2017-08-09

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is launching a new petition urging the federal government to reduce plastic litter by advancing sustainable packaging initiatives.
Investments in Important Actions Will Help Reduce Threats to North Atlantic Right Whales and Other Marine

2017-08-03

Today’s remarks by federal Fisheries Minister Dominic Leblanc about the recent deaths of 10 of the remaining 522 North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence reflect our national concern regarding the conservation of these majestic animals that are in grave danger of going extinct in our lifetime.
CWF Launches Campaigns to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Prevent Right Whale Entanglement during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14

2017-06-07

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is launching new campaigns to reduce plastic pollution and prevent right whale entanglement during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14.
Scientists race to prevent extinction of Atlantic whitefish in Nova Scotia

2017-05-18

Researchers whisking away juvenile fish from the wild to a federal hatchery
Helping endangered eels in Ottawa River

2017-04-24

The Canadian Wildlife Federation, Carleton University and Energy Ottawa have joined together to study the American eel, an endangered species native to the Ottawa region. The group received a $122,000 grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Ontario Species at Risk Stewardship Fund for vital research.