Lakes & Rivers
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Sneak Peek of Aquatic Barriers Interactive Web Tool
2025-12-05
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce the public launch of the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD)!
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Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
2025-12-05
This particular story began in 2018. We were in the middle of a survey for turtles killed on roads when we encountered a dead turtle that we couldn’t identify to species.
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How We Took Positive Steps in Helping the American Eel This Summer
2025-12-05
This year, the Canadian Wildlife Federation Aquatic Science Team conducted research on American Eel in the Ottawa River. Our research has focused on the downstream migratory routes the eels take while passing the Chaudière Falls Generating Station in the heart of Ottawa.
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Study uncovers B.C. female salmon dying 2x the rate of males
2025-12-05
Dr. Scott Hinch predicts the disparity will become more prominent in coming years, calls upon the DFO to help ease their migration journey
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CWF Testifies to Government Recommending Three Amendments to Fisheries Act
2025-12-05
This week, CWF’s CEO Rick Bates testified to the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans for better protection for fish habitat.
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Study shows impacts on Yukon chinook salmon due to weather, streamflow and more
2025-12-05
Late 2023 study suggests positive and negative environmental impacts on the chinooks’ productivity
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Nature’s Clean Up Crew
2025-12-05
Take a look below at some of Canada’s most popular scavengers and some that just may surprise you.
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Migratory river fish populations plunge 76% in past 50 years
2025-12-05
Decline in species such as salmon harms entire ecosystems and livelihoods, say researchers
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Tropical Sea Turtles in Canada!?
2025-12-05
It’s true! Every summer our waters are invaded by gentle giants from the south! Read more.
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Is Freshwater Fish Safe to Eat Anymore?
2025-12-05
Recent research published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed alarming findings.
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