Press releases
Squamish River recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area of global importance
The Squamish River has been officially recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), marking it as a site of global significance for wildlife and ecosystems.
At-risk aquatic acrobat brings national recognition to small northern stream
Two Tree River, a small waterway on St. Joseph Island in the Lake Huron watershed near Sault Ste. Marie, has been identified as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), thanks to the presence of a unique aquatic acrobat.
National Peatland Strategy proposed to protect climate-critical ecosystems amid extraction and industrial development rush
WCS Canada has today unveiled a proposed National Peatland Strategy, calling on federal, provincial, and territorial governments to adopt urgent measures to safeguard Canada’s most carbon-rich ecosystems.
Photographers from across Canada shine in national nature photography contest
The winners of the 3rd Annual KBA Photo Contest have been announced, celebrating stunning images captured in Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) across British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick.
It’s one of a kind: A rare blue wildflower and hundreds of other species thrive in a new KBA in the heart of Winnipeg
Hidden beside walking paths and chain-link fences, a rare ecological treasure has earned national recognition.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Shane Gross to judge national nature photo contest
Canada’s wildest photo contest returns - with a world-class guest judge and a spotlight on the nation’s most important places for nature.
Inaugural Fellows selected for groundbreaking opportunity for First Nations women leaders in conservation and stewardship
The inaugural recipients of the First Nations Women Transforming Conservation Fellowship were announced today at the First Nations National Guardians Gathering in Victoria, BC.
Steps backwards for conservation in Ontario
On World Environment Day, we are disheartened to see Bill 5 pass into law in Ontario.
Frog Conservation Leaps Ahead in Kootenay Key Biodiversity Areas
New Key Biodiversity Areas have been identified in British Columbia thanks to the presence of rare and threatened frogs!
