Ottawa plans to seek bird-friendly designation under Nature Canada program
The City of Ottawa is advancing an application for designation as a Bird Friendly City under a national program led by Nature Canada.
The Arctic is alive and some rare extinct rhino fossils tell us how
It has four toes, rather than the usual three. It is around one metre tall, small, like a carnival pony. And it has no horn. Some 23 million years ago, the creature roamed the High Arctic, crossing between North America and Eurasia — a feat researchers previously thought impossible. “It” is a recently discovered, extinct rhino. Epiatheracerium itjilik, the Arctic...
Many Ottawa Valley residents unhappy about glyphosate spraying
A recent aerial-spraying campaign using the herbicide glyphosate prompted the emergence of a citizen-based action to oppose such spraying campaigns in the Ottawa Valley and Ontario.
Giving a dam for 50 years: Canada’s relationship with its national animal
The beaver has been an official symbol of Canada for 50 years, but we don't treat them with the respect that deserve, experts say.
The Beaver turns 50 as a Canadian symbol: Why we should give a ‘dam’
Before Canada became analogous with our beloved beer, hockey, and maple syrup, there was another emblem that captured the nation's heart and spirit 50 years ago: the beaver.
At Petrie Island, a community maximizes survival odds for imperiled baby turtles
With Friends of Petrie Island gathering often-imperiled eggs around the island and Ottawa Riverkeeper hatching them safely in the NCC River House’s science lab, hundreds of baby turtles are already defying their odds of survival before even hitting the water.
Talking turkeys: Development bringing the big brown birds into more contact with humans
While the turkey population is stable, there's a reason Ottawans are seeing them more often.
Invasive buckthorn: Ottawa volunteers call for more support to remove it from local parks
Sharon Boddy and Nora Lee are working to remove invasive buckthorn from Ottawa's forests.
New wildlife management plan for Ottawa will offer more protection for local beavers
Council to vote n new wildlife management plan for City of Ottawa.
No quick fix: Invasive species, fires and a warming climate hamper trees’ ability to capture carbon
Over the last decade, governments in Canada have announced various efforts to boost and conserve these vital forest populations. However, nvasive species, forest fires, and extreme weather are interfering with trees’ ability to sequester carbon dioxide.
The Ottawa River in focus: Speaking up for our embattled urban waterway
Capital Current explores how local residents interact with the Ottawa River and whether these interactions are sustainable for the future of this essential environment.
Swimming in rough seas: The quest for a sustainable seal harvest continues
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued a new report showing a dramatic rise in the number of seals.
Uplifting awards: Ecology Ottawa to celebrate the Earth — and those leading fight to protect it
Ecology Ottawa awards will be announced on April 22, Earth Day.
Fatal flight path: Safe Wings displays terrible bird carnage from glass collisions
Safe Wings brings out a display of birds killed in collisions with the windows of Ottawa.
Despite improved finning regulations worldwide, shark deaths are still on the rise
Despite the widespread adoption of shark finning regulations, there is still a rise in shark fishing-related deaths internationally, even in Canada.
Reef concerns: Artificial materials a means to mitigate global collapse
With global warming accelerating the destruction of the world’s reefs, artificial reefs may act as a stopgap to help preserve marine life. From their early beginnings to more modern designs, conservation scientists break down the benefits and cons of these structures.
City to try out new sidewalk machines in a collective push to reduce road salt use
The city will pilot new sidewalk machine salt controllers this winter. Others are pushing to reduce salt usage, due to its ecological damage.
Removing Aylmer Hydro Ruins could have major impact on wildlife, local experts warn
Removing the Aylmer Hydro Ruins will harm the local community's heritage and ecosystem, experts say.
Volunteer groups flock together to save two birds of prey
In July of 2023, three local volunteer organizations came together to save a hawk and an owl and released them back into the wild.
Reimagining the wolf: Museum takes clear-eyed look at misunderstood predator
Canada's Nature Museum offers a clear-eyed look at wolves and their place in the ecosystem.
For the birds: The joys of counting down to spring with winter FeederWatch in Canada, U.S.
Project FeederWatch is a great way for scientists to directly engage with citizens to make broad observations about birds.