Species at Risk Act
The Species at Risk Act received Royal Assent December 12th, 2002, bringing to a close a nine-year legislative process to protect Canada's species at risk and their critical habitat. The new legislation will come into force in 2003
Species at Risk Act Public Registry
The Public Registry is your gateway to information and documents relating to the Species at Risk Act (SARA). It is also a convenient forum to submit comments on SARA related documents being developed by the Government of Canada.
Bicknell's Thrush
Rich with photos, sounds, video, data and details, this web site should serve as a starting point for anyone wanting to know more about the species
Loons and Mercury
The home page for Common Loons contains publications on Mercury and it's effect on the loon.
Canadian Wildlife Service
The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), part of Environment Canada, handles wildlife
matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. These include protection
and management of migratory birds, nationally significant habitat and endangered species,
as well as work on other wildlife issues of national and international importance. In addition,
CWS does research in many fields of wildlife biology.
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Birds Oiled at Sea
When seabirds come into contact with even a drop of oil, it mats their feathers and allows frigid seawater to penetrate the waterproof external feathers. Learn More...
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in South-western Nova Scotia
The Port Joli area of south-western Nova Scotia has been an important staging and wintering area for Canada Geese for thousands of years. Learn More...
Salt Marsh Conservation and Restoration
Salt marshes are integral components of Maritime Canada's coastal ecosystems. They are
important habitats for various wildlife. Learn More...
The Piping Plover in Eastern Canada
Read a new brochure on the Piping Plover in Eastern Canada.
Migratory Birds
Criteria for Issuance of Rehabilitation Permits under the Migratory Bird Convention Act
in the Atlantic Region of the Canadian Wildlife Service.
Laboratories
Many Environment Canada programs rely on the expertise, advice, and testing
capabilities found in our Chemistry and Toxicology laboratories in Moncton, N.B.
Contact Us:
Environmental Conservation Branch /
Canadian Wildlife Service
PO Box 6227
17 Waterfowl Lane
Sackville, N.B.
E4L 1G6
Phone: (506) 364-5044
Fax: (506) 364-5062
E-mail: nature@ec.gc.ca
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