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Nature Canada Annual Report 2008-09

Nature Canada produces an annual report so that you, the people who make our work possible, can learn more about the activities Nature Canada is involved in, and the successes we’ve achieved.

You can download the entire annual report, or read the summary provided by our Acting President, Ruth Catana and Chair, Richard Yank.

Message from the President and Chair

This year has been an exciting time of change and renewal at Nature Canada, and we have made significant progress toward achieving our mission. Despite these trying economic times, when the pressure grows to ignore or put off important decisions about nature and our environment, Nature Canada has remained focused on ensuring future generations have healthy ecosystems, rich biodiversity and stronger connections to the natural world.

We opposed and have successfully delayed harmful development at Suffield National Wildlife Area. We worked with local volunteers to ensure stewardship within Canada's Important Bird Areas remains strong, and we have launched a bold new program to recruit caretakers at every IBA in the country.

Migratory birds are being protected in other ways. Over 60,000 people joined our petition to protect Boreal songbird habitat, and projects are underway in South America and the Caribbean to relieve development pressure on local bird wintering grounds.

Endangered plant and animal species had a watchdog on their side. Thousands of concerned citizens participated in our public campaigns to demand stronger species laws, and we continued to be one of the few environmental groups with a seat at the table with the nation's policy-makers, offering a voice for wildlife.

More than 22,000 children had a positive experience in nature through our Parks and People program this year, and over 10,000 parents and educators requested our NatureWatch guides.

In early 2009, after months of consultations, research and introspection, we drafted a new strategic plan to guide our conservation efforts over the next three years. We are excited to begin the work of realizing this plan, with its emphasis on protecting birds, other wildlife and habitats; on the ground conservation; and the growth of a culture of conservation.

We will continue to advocate at the national and international level on behalf of nature, and spearhead the protection of protected areas by focusing on Important Bird Areas, National Wildlife Areas and National Parks. We will grow our presence in communities across the country through outreach and engagement programs like the Caretaker Network, Parks and People and youth engagement programs.

We encourage you to read this annual report to learn more about our activities over the last year. And we thank every one of you who supported these efforts. You've helped to make everything we do possible.

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