Stories and op-eds
Caribou a key test of federal resolve to protect species at risk
Following right on the heels of Halloween, the federal government has released a very scary report on how caribou are faring across Canada.Justina Ray
Flying high for wildlife conservation
Drones (also called Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - UAVs) are a great new tool for getting a better picture of some pretty remote places.
Open Science Opens Doors
Open science is the belief that access to scientific results and data should not be limited by your race, nationality or economic status.
What’s that sound? What underwater listening can teach us about the Arctic
Large whales can communicate over hundreds of kilometers, something unheard of for a land mammal.William Halliday
The Conundrum of Change
Viewed from afar everything appeared dull and dead. Black and grey skeletons of trees stood above the browns of exposed soil.Donald Reid
Shipping issues are heating up in Canada's western Arctic
Venturing through the Northwest Passage has always captured the hearts of explorers.Stephen Insley
Bats Are Charged Up for Halloween
Bats have a new monster to fear.
The Next Great Victory For Birds
One hundred years ago, Canada and the United States signed the historic Migratory Bird Treaty to protect birds from indiscriminate slaughter for food and fashion markets. Now it is time to catalyze a new era of collaborative conservation.Hilary Cooke
Why we need to quickly close the gap between words and actions in Canada’s new Impact Assessment Act
The new bill remains a compromise that is unlikely to meet the government’s ambitious goals.Justina Ray
Up Close and Personal: Polar Bear Research in Hudson Bay
A bear had been spotted in the distance and we needed to leave the area to avoid disturbing her.
WCS in Nicaragua: Canadian scientist leads endangered turtle conservation project
My work is dedicated to protecting one of the Caribbean’s most important nesting populations of hawksbills - the world’s most endangered sea turtle.
Frozen Toes, Wet Sock, and Icy Boots - Studying Bats in the Canadian Winter
As the pouring rain changed almost instantly to snowfall, I wrung out my mitts and watched the water dent the snow.
Unexpected Gifts: What the Christmas Bird Count taught me about Science, Conservation, and Community
I stayed in my northern home of Whitehorse, Yukon this past holiday season.Hilary Cooke
Happy New Year from WCS Canada
Dr. Sue Lieberman, Chair, WCS Canada, reflects on our conservation programs from the past year and looks forward for an exciting year of biodiversity conservation to come.
Reindeer - an Enduring Holiday Icon - Face Increasing Threats
Reindeer are an enduring and beloved Christmas iconJustina Ray
Storymaps
Northern Peatlands in Canada
This story map will take you on a journey through the northern peatlands of Canada and explain why they are so important for both climate, biodiversity, and people.
Caribou and mining
WCS Canada has developed an interactive story map that shows how we can track the cumulative disturbance from mineral exploration on the ranges of boreal caribou in Ontario.
