Mass seagull deaths investigated
The Department of Environment and Conservation is investigating the deaths of more than 140 seagulls on Carnac, Penguin and Seal Islands near Rockingham. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:46:24 -0700

Conservation officer traps grizzly bear
BREAKING NEWS – Powell River's conservation officer has successfully trapped a grizzly bear that had been roaming neighbourhoods for two days. Gerry Lister first became aware of a grizzly bear in the area Tuesday afternoon. He received a call from a resident on Coburn Street in the Mowat Bay area of Cranberry about a bear wandering up and down the street. "It was alleged to be a grizzly bear ... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:26:00 -0700

Cleveland Museum of Natural History's conservation symposium focuses on urban ecology
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is holding is 7th annual conservation symposium -- titled "Urban Ecology: Nature in the City" -- beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian carp controversy sweeps across the Great Lakes. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:10:07 -0700

Actor Ian Somerhalder passionate about environment
He was best known for his breakout role as Boone Carlyle in "Lost", but these days, Ian Somerhalder is winning accolades for his turn as vampire Damon Salvatore in the TV show "The Vampire Diaries." Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:16:42 -0700

In order to save biodiversity society's behavior must change, leading conservationists warn
Conservation scientists and practitioners have come together to advocate a fundamental shift in the way we view biodiversity. They argue that unless people recognize the link between their consumption choices and biodiversity loss, the diversity of life on Earth will continue to decline. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:28:18 -0700

New Recreational Activities in National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 9, 2010) - The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced a new national policy direction concerning recreational activities in national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:03:50 -0700

Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make Announcement on Conservation in British Columbia
CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 9, 2010) - On behalf of Environment Minister, the Honourable Jim Prentice, the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, will announce funding for the conservation and protection of species at risk and their habitats in British Columbia. Event: News Conference Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:18:28 -0700

Elma Conservation Board Shares Open Space Plan
The Elma Conservation Board presented a report to the public at an August Town Board work session, outlining several ways the town can work to preserve its open space and maintain the rural character of the town. The report also examines potential costs and revenues with leaving land undeveloped versus new houses being built. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:49:58 -0700

Vedanta and lessons in conservation
The Forest Rights Act of 2006- also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act- came after considerable and bitter opposition from conservation groups. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:03:24 -0700