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Ecological Gifts
The Ecological Gifts Program enables owners of property with sensitive natural features to preserve wildlife habitat. Ecogifts, Ecological Gifts, Donations of Ecologically Sensitive Land – these phrases describe qualified charitable land donations that generate enhanced income tax benefits. Donations of fee simple title and partial interests, including conservation easements, are eligible. And, in many scenarios the landowner can continue to hold title and/or live on the land. (Read more...)
Low Water Supply Conditions Persist on Lake Superior
The water supply to the Lake Superior basin was again below average in November. This was the 10th consecutive month of below-average supplies to that lake. In contrast, the supplies to the basins of lakes Michigan-Huron, Erie and Ontario were all above average for the month.
On April 11, 2006, the Government of Canada introduced the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, delivering on its commitment to make government more accountable.