Conservation in Canada

Catherine Grenier to join Nature Conservancy of Canada as new President and CEO

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2020 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to announce it has unanimously chosen Catherine Grenier as the organization's next President and CEO.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2020 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to announce it has unanimously chosen Catherine Grenier as the organization's next President and CEO.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Catherine to the Nature Conservancy of Canada," says Elana Rosenfeld, Chair of NCC's Board of Directors.
  • Grenier says she is thrilled to be joining the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
  • Find a profile image of Catherine Grenier, and examples of NCC's conservation areas across the country here.

ResourceOne Fundraising Group selected as direct response agency by Ducks Unlimited

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ResourceOne Fundraising Group , a Moore company, is proud to announce it has been named the direct response agency of record for Ducks Unlimited, Inc .

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  • TULSA, Okla., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ResourceOne Fundraising Group , a Moore company, is proud to announce it has been named the direct response agency of record for Ducks Unlimited, Inc .
  • ResourceOne Fundraising will work alongside the Ducks Unlimited marketing team to implement digital and direct mail strategies driven by next-generation data analytics.
  • "This is an exciting collaboration for us with Ducks Unlimited, an organization that has been leading waterfowl and wetlands conservation efforts since the Dust Bowl by maintaining great relationships with loyal members," said Bryan Lank, president of ResourceOne Fundraising Group.
  • ResourceOne Fundraising will lead efforts to engage the expansive capabilities of Moore to cultivate relationships and attract new members to Ducks Unlimited.

Mary Kay Inc. Expands Partnership with The Nature Conservancy to Protect Waterways Across the Globe

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Today, Mary Kay is proud to announce theyve expanded that partnership with The Nature Conservancy to impact waterwaysand native speciesthe world over.

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  • Today, Mary Kay is proud to announce theyve expanded that partnership with The Nature Conservancy to impact waterwaysand native speciesthe world over.
  • When we began scaling our partnership with The Nature Conservancy last year, we focused on the waterways surrounding our home state of Texas.
  • Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization, working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
  • China: In China, Mary Kay and The Nature Conservancy will work to protect rural headwaters to secure clean drinking water for millions of people across the country.

The Government of Canada will provide rent relief for eligible business tenants in all national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, June 1, 2020 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking further action to support businesses operating in Canada's national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 1, 2020 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking further action to support businesses operating in Canada's national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Over 700 businesses may now be eligible for relief from the Government of Canada under similar eligibility conditions to those of the CECRA program.
  • The Government of Canada will waiveup to 75 percent of eligible commercial rents for the months of April, May and June2020 or equivalent amounts of annual rents.
  • Parks Canada will be contacting all holders of commercial leases and licencesof occupation in national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas to provide details on this additional relief being provided by the government.

Aleta Karstad and Dr. Fred Schueler, first couple to receive Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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Bishop Mills, May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WWF-Canada and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) are pleased to recognize the outstanding conservation efforts and accomplishments of Aleta Karstad and Dr. Fred Schueler with the Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize.

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  • Bishop Mills, May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WWF-Canada and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) are pleased to recognize the outstanding conservation efforts and accomplishments of Aleta Karstad and Dr. Fred Schueler with the Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize.
  • The prize honours the late Glen Davis, a Toronto-based conservation philanthropist, who died tragically in 2007.
  • Aleta Karstad and Dr. Fred Schueler, Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize winners, say:
    We are honoured to be recognized for our diverse fascinations with everything in nature, especially with plants and animals that arent commonly recognized as species.
  • Sandra Schwartz, national executive director of CPAWS, says:
    CPAWS is thrilled to recognize a couple for this years Glen Davis Prize.

Ducks Unlimited joins forces to promote #ResponsibleRecreation

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • In addition to DU, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Association for Fish and Wildlife Agencies are leading the effort.
  • "On the water, in the woods or in your own backyard, Ducks Unlimited and our volunteers are strongly encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors.
  • For more information, visit www.ducks.org , and be sure to Follow DU's newest Twitter feed @DUNews1937 to get the most up-to-date news from Ducks Unlimited.

To help limit the spread of COVID-19, Parks Canada suspends camping, group activities, and events across the country until at least May 31, 2020

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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The Agency is calling on Canadians to stay home and help limit the spread of COVID-19.

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  • The Agency is calling on Canadians to stay home and help limit the spread of COVID-19.
  • Camping, group activities and events at all national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas are suspended until at least May 31, 2020.
  • Detailed information on Parks Canada places and the measures the Agency is taking to limit the spread of COVID-19 can be found at pc.gc.ca .
  • "The Government of Canada is asking Canadians to stay home and help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Parks Canada calls on visitors to stay home and implements additional measures, suspending visitor vehicle access to Parks Canada places across the country until further notice

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, March 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Parks Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, visitors, and employees.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Parks Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, visitors, and employees.
  • This action is intended to significantly reduce visitation and respects the advice of public health experts to stay home and avoid public gatherings.
  • These measures are additional to steps taken last week and mean that all visitor parking facilities and associated services at Parks Canada places are closed until further notice.
  • At this time, we are also asking Canadians not to visit Canada's national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas.

The Government of Canada invests in protected areas in Prince Edward Island

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Prince Edward Island and other partnersincluding Ducks Unlimited Canada, Island Nature Trust, Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI are contributing $3.4million in cash or in-kind donations to this$4.8million project.

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  • Prince Edward Island and other partnersincluding Ducks Unlimited Canada, Island Nature Trust, Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI are contributing $3.4million in cash or in-kind donations to this$4.8million project.
  • Through the $500million Canada Nature Fund, the Government of Canada supports the efforts of partners across the country to protect nature.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to doubling the amount of protected nature in our lands and waters across Canada.
  • The Government of Canada has also invested in expanding PEI's protected and conserved areas through the Quick Start component of the Canada Nature Fund.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Louisiana-Pacific Building Solutions Sign Landmark Conservation Agreement to Support 6.2 Million Acres in Manitoba’s Boreal Forest

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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This unprecedented agreement between a conservation agency and a forest product company demonstrates a shared commitment to wetland stewardship through planning and operational wetland best management practices.

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  • This unprecedented agreement between a conservation agency and a forest product company demonstrates a shared commitment to wetland stewardship through planning and operational wetland best management practices.
  • Partnerships like these are at the forefront of wetland and waterfowl conservation as they continue to advance methods of operating sustainably in the boreal forest, said Karla Guyn, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
  • With a conservation community more than 120,000 supporters strong, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.
  • As a proven leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) manufactures uniquely engineered, innovative building products that meet the demands and needs of the building industry.