Species at Risk

URLA volunteers building more turtle nest protectors

URLA volunteers are busy again making more turtle nest protectors. The main egg laying season begins mid May and into June. If you have...

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The Return of the Trumpeter Swans

Many of you may have had the pleasure of seeing surprising numbers of Trumpeter Swans this year at the town of Westport, the Narrows Lock...

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Turtle survival is at risk in our Ontario Lakes

Upper Rideau Lake is home to several species of turtles and all of them are designated as species at risk. Reasons for this include many...

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Plant your shoreline to help save our endangered species

Many of our beloved creatures that live in or around our lakes are endangered. Here is how you can help protect them.

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The Butternut Tree faces imminent extinction

Most trees in Ontario are infected. One third may have already died. The Butternut is a medium-sized tree (Juglans cinerea) which is also...

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