Tag: Freshwater

Posts count: 185

If climate change is a shark, water is its teeth. Here’s why.

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most vulnerable when it comes to the effects of climate change. Under current projections, most freshwater ecosystems globally will face ecologically significant impacts by the middle of this century. Read More
Freshwater ecosystems are among the most vulnerable when it comes to the effects of climate change. Under current projections,...
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2016 Loblaw Water Fund grantees announced

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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Why the Great Lakes need a watershed moment

For everything that the Great Lakes watershed provides, it is unfortunately one of the most threatened watersheds in Canada. The next few years will be a critical time for action. Read More
For everything that the Great Lakes watershed provides, it is unfortunately one of the most threatened watersheds in Canada....
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These two numbers show why Canada Water Week is so important

Freshwater species populations have declined 76 per cent over the past four decades. And Canada holds 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater. That’s why the coming seven days are so important. Read More
Freshwater species populations have declined 76 per cent over the past four decades. And Canada holds 20 per cent...
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Five reasons we need to protect the Peace-Athabasca watershed

It’s WWF Water Wednesday, when Love Nature explores the unique characteristics, natural history, environmental challenges and threats of Canadian waters. Tune in to Love Nature on television every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT for... Read More
It’s WWF Water Wednesday, when Love Nature explores the unique characteristics, natural history, environmental challenges and threats of Canadian...
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Meet the wild and rugged Lower Mackenzie watershed

Every other week as part of WWF Water Wednesday, Love Nature explores Canadian Rivers, their unique characteristics, natural history and environmental challenges and threats. Today, we look at the Mackenzie River. Read More
Every other week as part of WWF Water Wednesday, Love Nature explores Canadian Rivers, their unique characteristics, natural history...
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EcoSpark’s Changing Currents program inspires teachers and students alike!

EcoSpark’s Changing Currents program, funded by Loblaw Water Fund, connects students to the nature in their community through monitoring and exploring local rivers. EcoSpark makes this possible by guiding both students and their teachers... Read More
EcoSpark’s Changing Currents program, funded by Loblaw Water Fund, connects students to the nature in their community through monitoring...
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Restoring Birch Island Creek and Wetlands

Loblaw Water Fund grantee Healthy Waters Labrador shares how they've helped restore Birch Island Creek and wetlands. Read More
Loblaw Water Fund grantee Healthy Waters Labrador shares how they've helped restore Birch Island Creek and wetlands.
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