Emily Giles

Posts count: 19

We have a bold new plan to recover species at risk in the Wolastoq/Saint John River watershed

December 9, 2020

A hotspot for biodiversity, the Wolastoq/Saint John River watershed in New Brunswick is home to nearly 50 species at risk of extinction. A new study from WWF-Canada and the University of British Columbia has... Read More

A hotspot for biodiversity, the Wolastoq/Saint John River watershed in New Brunswick is home to nearly 50 species at...
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Little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) in flight

In Defense of Bats: Why bats need protection now more than ever

October 30, 2020

Bats are one of the most misunderstood and often feared species. They are also declining in population around the world. Despite their bad reputation, the importance of bats to the health of nature and... Read More

Bats are one of the most misunderstood and often feared species. They are also declining in population around the...
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2016 Loblaw Water Fund grantees announced

March 22, 2016

This World Water Day, WWF and Loblaw Companies Limited are excited to announce the 2016 Loblaw Water Fund grantees. Read More

This World Water Day, WWF and Loblaw Companies Limited are excited to announce the 2016 Loblaw Water Fund grantees.
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2016 Loblaw Water Fund now accepting applications

October 27, 2015

WWF and Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) are excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Loblaw Water Fund. The fund supports Canadians working towards a healthy freshwater future. Read More

WWF and Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) are excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2016...
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A Beluga that Inspired a Generation

June 5, 2015

Canadian singer-songwriter Raffi shares his love for beluga whales and what keeps him feeling connected to nature. Read More

Canadian singer-songwriter Raffi shares his love for beluga whales and what keeps him feeling connected to nature.
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Singing for their supper: Why we need to help endangered belugas in the St. Lawrence

June 3, 2015

Beluga whales are primarily a marine mammal, and are restricted to salt water habitats in the far north. But did you know that there is a population of belugas in the St. Lawrence estuary... Read More

Beluga whales are primarily a marine mammal, and are restricted to salt water habitats in the far north. But...
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Water, Agua, Eau, Biyah, Paani: Five words for water

March 19, 2015

What happens when biodiversity and cultural diversity meet at water’s edge? A Toronto project connects diverse communities in the Humber River Watershed to celebrate our natural and cultural heritage. Read More

What happens when biodiversity and cultural diversity meet at water’s edge? A Toronto project connects diverse communities in the...
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Canada Water Week: Searching for the Elusive Caddisfly

March 17, 2015

Heather Leschied spends her days in hip waders, wandering through the Flathead River, studying aquatic insects, worms and snails. The bejeweled caddisfly, well-known among fly fishers, is one of the animals that helps her... Read More

Heather Leschied spends her days in hip waders, wandering through the Flathead River, studying aquatic insects, worms and snails....
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Canada Water Week: Five freshwater species that need healthy waters

March 16, 2015

Fascinating creatures dwell in Canada’s lakes, rivers, and streams. During Canada Water Week, get to know 5 freshwater animals that live below the surface or along the shoreline. Read More

Fascinating creatures dwell in Canada’s lakes, rivers, and streams. During Canada Water Week, get to know 5 freshwater animals...
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Turtle Tuesdays: 14 facts you may not know about turtles

July 22, 2014

Long-living, slow but steady, the freshwater turtle usually wins the race as one of our favourite species. What better time to bone up on turtle facts than WWF’s People and Water Month? Read More

Long-living, slow but steady, the freshwater turtle usually wins the race as one of our favourite species. What better...
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Turtle Tuesdays: Why Turtles Need Healthy Waters

July 1, 2014

Turtles are one of the most endangered groups of animals on the planet – and they rely on healthy waters to survive and thrive. Read More

Turtles are one of the most endangered groups of animals on the planet – and they rely on healthy...
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Helping Blanding’s turtles on World Turtle Day

June 10, 2013

At the end of May, a few WWF conservation staff members had the pleasure of assisting Dr. Sue Carstairs, Executive Director and Medical Director of Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre (KTTC), on a turtle field... Read More

At the end of May, a few WWF conservation staff members had the pleasure of assisting Dr. Sue Carstairs,...
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