Le Lézard
Classified in: Environment, Transportation
Subjects: ENI, CFG

The Government of Canada is working with partners to protect aquatic species at risk in the Arctic, Manitoba, and Alberta


WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - The health of our marine and freshwater environment and the wildlife it sustains are critical to our country's culture, well-being, and the economy. Yet some of the species that find their home in the waters, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshes in the Arctic, Manitoba, and Alberta are at risk due to climate change, habitat loss and other factors. The Government of Canada is taking action not only to protect these species, but to actively rebuild their populations.  

Today, Canada's Northern Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface ? Saint Vital, the Honourable Dan Vandal, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, announced almost $6.1 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk for three projects in the North, Manitoba and Alberta, some of which are already underway.

The funding will support various projects already underway including: the monitoring of threats to Bowhead Whales; the protection and recovery of native trout species in Alberta; and assessing the status of species in the upper Assiniboine & lower Qu'Appelle Rivers.

Through this fund, established under the Nature Legacy initiative, the Government of Canada is helping to build a culture of conservation that empowers Canadian organizations to work together to protect our natural environments. This fund is taking an ecosystem approach to restoring and protecting aquatic species. Instead of targeting specific species, these projects aim to improve a priority place or a priority threat. This broader approach looks at improving the entire ecosystem ? from the specific species at risk, the habitat they call home, as well as other species in the area.  

The Government of Canada established the historic $1.3 billion Nature Legacy Initiative in Budget 2018. The five-year, $55 million Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk supports a new approach to the conservation of aquatic species through targeted federal investments in priority places and to address priority threats to aquatic species at risk. The Fund makes it possible to support protection and recovery efforts by all partners, and support Indigenous capacity to conserve aquatic ecosystems and species.

Quotes

"With nearly two million lakes, endless connected waterways, and the longest coastline in the world, Canada is home to countless marine and freshwater species and habitats that breath life into our environment. Our government is taking strong, consistent action to protect these species and revitalize the ecosystems they depend on ? because when nature thrives, our communities thrive. By making targeted investments through Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk, we are able to collaborate with Indigenous peoples and environmental organizations on projects that have the greatest potential to make a lasting impact on our natural environments." 

The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

"Our waterways in Manitoba, Alberta, and the North not only create a special natural aquatic environment, but they are also home to numerous aquatic species at risk. Through the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk, the Government of Canada will work with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource  Development, Alberta Environment and Parks; Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, and the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, to protect and recover aquatic species at risk and their habitats."

The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Canada's Northern Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface ? Saint Vital

Quick Facts

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk- Arctic, Manitoba, and Alberta Projects

Backgrounder

As part of the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is providing up to $6.1 million in funding to support four projects to help restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in the Arctic, Manitoba and Alberta.

Arctic

Fishing Interactions / Physical and Acoustic Disturbance Priority Threats

Manitoba

Southern Prairies Priority Area

Alberta

Rocky Mountains' Eastern Slopes Priority Area

Associated Links

Stay Connected

SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans Central & Arctic Region


These press releases may also interest you

at 21:51
On March 19, DMEGC Solar received the Acknowledgement of Manufacturer's Laboratory Competence issued by TÜV Rheinland, a global certification agency, proving its excellence in PV module R&D and quality control. The acknowledgement is TÜV Rheinland's...

at 21:40
Midea Group: Background: Midea Group, a leading global technology group, recently released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report with ambitious sustainable development goals set for 2030. They include achieving over 500...

at 21:32
Arctech has recently signed a contract for the 500MW Manah I power plant project in Oman, following its successful bid for the 588MW Manah II PV project in Oman earlier in 2023. This consecutive project win showcases Arctech's customized solutions...

at 21:15
The "Green Strategic Thinking of PC Brands From The Perspective of Product Lifecycle Stages" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report analyzes how major global PC brands are incorporating the circular economy concept...

at 18:00
The USDA Forest Service has awarded American Forests $12 million to help tribes and underserved communities access financial and technical support for resilient reforestation. This strategically directed funding from the IRA will enable leaders in...

at 17:26
NaaS Technology, the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, announced remarkable financial growth and operational highlights in its newly-released unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31,...



News published on and distributed by: