A grassroots success story
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The Rouge River Valley has remained a greenbelt despite the rapid urban development surrounding the area largely because of initiatives by the Save the Rouge movement. Protest activities spearheaded by the group has gained legal protection for the region, establishing it as a natural park.
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1992
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The snow goose dilemma
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The tundra ecosystem in Churchill, Manitoba is being threatened by the increasing number of snow geese population. Estimated between 3-5 million, the birds have harmed the tundra plant life, leaving other animals such as yellow rails and wigeons without food and shelter.
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1997
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Important bird areas get federal support
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Federal government is placing $1.25 million from the Millennium Fund to boost the Natural Legacy 2000 program. The grant is expected to help the Canadian Nature Federation and other conservation societies in boosting the Canadian Important Bird Areas program.
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1999
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