Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Canada invests $34.1 million to protect priority species at risk across the country

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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This funding will support 13new and ongoing projects focused on the recovery and protection of some of Canada's most iconic species across the country.

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  • This funding will support 13new and ongoing projects focused on the recovery and protection of some of Canada's most iconic species across the country.
  • They are part of the Pan-Canadian Approach to Transforming Species at Risk Conservation in Canada.
  • Conservation of these priority species can have significant benefits for other species at risk, wildlife in general, and support related biodiversity goals.
  • Earlier this week, the Government of Canada released the Wild Species 2020: The General Status of Species in Canada report.

Nature Conservancy of Canada announces appointments to leadership team

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Ducharme, who has dedicated her career to nature conservation, joins NCC as the new Quebec regional vice-president.

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  • Ducharme, who has dedicated her career to nature conservation, joins NCC as the new Quebec regional vice-president.
  • Under her leadership, park visitation increased by 250 per cent over 10 years, while maintaining high visitor experience satisfaction and the parks ecological integrity.
  • Passionate about connecting people to nature, she spearheaded conservation projects at Spaq that grew collaboration with partners and neighbouring communities.
  • Aerin Jacob, PhD Director of Conservation Science, Nature Conservancy of Canada
    The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the countrys unifying force for nature.