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Save Canada's Endangered Species
The notion shouldn't be complicated, but politics is once again trumping what science says we must do. Many of Canada's threatened and endangered species continue to be ignored despite some species barelling closer to extinction each year. Let Canadian officials know that protecting Canada's endangered species is a priority of the utmost importance.
Send a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada >
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Protect BC's Flathead Valley
Although it may lie outside the boundaries of the boreal forest, this unique valley has been described by National Geographic as being "one of the most diverse and ecologically intact natural ecosystems in the temperate zones of the world.” From the birds to bears, this iconic region is in dire need of full protection from logging and trophy hunting, among other threats. Tell the BC government that this amazing place should be forever preserved!
Sign the letter to protect the Flathead Valley >
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Tell the Canadian Government to Stop Hunting Wolves
They may lack wings, but there's no refuting the striking beauty of wolves and the ecological functions they provide. Rather than curbing development, which scientists argue would be much more effective, Canadian officials think killing wolves is the best way to address the concerning decline among caribou herds. This convenient scapegoat skews the facts that development, not wolves, are killing off caribou.
Sign the petition against hunting wolves >
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Support the Thaidene Nene Proposed National Park
In a remote part of the northern boreal lies a 33,000 km² expanse of untouched wilderness that acts as home to a variety of birds and wildlife and has sustained the native Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation for thousands of years. This ecological gem on the eastern side of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories is proposed to become a National Park, but needs your support in getting there!
Sign up to receive updates about Thaidene Nene >
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Save Canadian Songbirds
The first comprehensive report on Canada's bird populations—which took 40 years worth of data into account—provided some troubling news. Fourty-four percent of all Canadian bird species, including the Eastern Loggerhead Shrike, are in decline and 66 species have been listed as Endangered, Threatened or of Special Concern. Sign on to protect the Eastern Loggerhead and the hundreds of birds they share habitat with!
Sign the petition to save Canada's birds >
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Protect the "Heart of the Boreal"
Pimachiowin Aki, a vast expanse of untouched wilderness on the east side of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba and Ontario and potential UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to a number of First Nations who have lived there for thousands of years. Many of their traditional ways of life are still active. It's also one of the most stunning parts of the boreal and is home to caribou and a wide variety of birds. Help it become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ask Premier Selinger to stay strong amid pressure to build an industrial transmission line through this beautiful area!
Protect the "Heart of the Boreal" >
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Protect Woodland Caribou from Further Decline
Woodland Caribou, often refered to as "Boreal Caribou" due to their almost exclusive use of boreal forest habitat, have been in severe decline over the past half-century. A combination of climate change and increasing expansion of industrial development into their habitat has left their population dwindling. Visit the "Caribou and You" action page and help protect this iconic species.
Protect Woodland Caribou >
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Become a Boreal Watchdog
In May, 2010 a collection of 9 environmental groups and 21 forest products companies came together to sign the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, the largest private conservation agreement on Earth. But it will take several years for the Agreement to be implemented and we want to ensure this is done right. Sign this Watchdog list to show you care about seeing this Agreement realized.
Become a Boreal Watchdog >
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