Related Policy and Initiatives

Policies

• Sanderling / Canadian Wildlife Service

  Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement *
   
• Migratory Birds Convention Act
   
• The Federal Policy on Wetlands Conservation
   
• Provincial Policy Statement (on wetlands) *
  

Initiatives

Find out about other habitat-based programs in Ontario:

• EcoAction
  This funding program provides financial support to community groups for action-oriented projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Led by Environment Canada.
   
• Ecological Gifts Program
  Private and corporate landowners who donate ecologically sensitive lands, or interests in such lands, can receive significant tax benefits through Environment Canada's Ecological Gifts Program, also known as ecogifts. Led by Environment Canada.
   
• Environmental Farm Plan *
  Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) are documents voluntarily prepared by farm families to increase their awareness of the environment on their farm. Led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
   
• Great Lakes Wetlands Conservation Action Plan
  This program brings together government and non-government partners in an effort to conserve and rehabilitate remaining wetlands, complementing the goals and objectives of the Federal Wetlands Policy (1991) and the Ontario Wetlands Policy Statement (1992). Led by Environment Canada, the Province of Ontario, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, and Nature Conservancy of Canada.
   
• Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
  The program supports projects that contribute to species recovery as identified in recovery strategies or recovery action plans. Activities may include habitat improvement, habitat restoration, outreach and communication, and land securement. Led by Environment Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Parks Canada Agency.
   
• North American Wetlands Conservation Council Canada (WetNet) *
  Established in 1990 by the federal Minister of the Environment to provide national leadership for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and to take a leadership role in wetlands policy and awareness. In 2000, the Wetlands Council expanded its mandate and membership, becoming the NABCI Canada Council and taking on the additional role of coordinating the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in Canada. Led by Environment Canada.
   
• Remedial Action Plans for Great Lakes Areas of Concern
  Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) are important scientific endeavours that are a part of many Great Lakes communities, guiding the restoration and protection efforts for Areas of Concern, locations that have experienced environmental degradation. Led by Environment Canada.
   
• Stewardship Canada *
  An Internet portal and knowledge management tool for stewardship information in Canada, featuring a national portal with regional hubs. Led by Environment Canada.