Environment Canada
@environmentca

Safeguarding Canada's Environment. Suivez-nous en français @environnementca Terms: ow.ly/i3s430gbkBz

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Joined January 2010
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At the 81st session of the @UN General Assembly, we reaffirmed our commitment to conserve 30% of lands and oceans by 2030. Our #NatureStrategy sets out how we will achieve this goal. Learn more: ow.ly/T7T750ZRBFW
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1/2 Moncton has recognized 3,765 hectares of natural areas as Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures (OECM) — helping protect the city’s clean water sources while supporting biodiversity and healthier ecosystems. Photo: Cindy Duclos
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2/2 Moncton’s leadership is one example of growing collaboration with communities contributing to national conservation priorities. Learn more: ow.ly/77P050ZRvmR #ProtectNature #OECM #NewBrunswick #CleanWater
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What is an ITMO? 🤔 Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMO) are carbon credits traded between countries to help fight #ClimateChange. Learn about our next steps toward a #NetZero future: ow.ly/OSqy50ZR9rO
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1/2 Nearly 165 hectares have been conserved in the upper Saint-Charles River watershed, protecting natural areas that help filter drinking water, store #carbon, and strengthen climate resilience. 🌲 Photo: © Mélanie Jean Photographe
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2/2 Through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, we support @ducanada and partners in conserving ecosystems that safeguard drinking water for more than 300,000 people in #Quebec. Learn more: ow.ly/2i8s50ZR7a3

Nearly 5,000 acres are now protected in the upper Saint-Charles River watershed — Ducks Unlimited...

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce the acquisition of more than 400 acres in the municipality of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, at the heart of the upper Saint-Charles River watershed.

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1/2 The Minesing Wetlands, of southern Ontario, are a key migratory route for waterfowl and shorebirds. It’s also Canada’s only home to the endangered Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly!
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2/2 Discover Canada’s 37 #Wetlands of International Importance: ow.ly/OVTf50ZQYCT #CelebratingWetlands #Ontario @RamsarConv Photo: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
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🌀 Storms can whip up fast. Prioritize readiness. 💨 Stay alert, follow active storms, and #GetPrepared: ow.ly/kJGH50ZPQbb #hurricanes @Get_Prepared
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#Fall has officially arrived in Canada! Time for leaf peeping, harvest celebrations, and crisp mornings. What is your favourite part of Canadian autumn? ⬇️🍁🍂
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Summer may be over, but it’s still #lightning season in much of Canada. 🍁 Check out our #LightningMap on the #WeatherCAN app or on ow.ly/bLsb50ZBsvF for strike info near you.
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⛈️ And don’t forget to visit our Thunderstorm Outlooks for an early heads-up when a thunderstorm is likely to develop: ow.ly/JfLY50ZQ9ir
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Canada has introduced the Building Canada Strong Act to cut red tape and speed up project reviews—so we can attract investment, create jobs, and grow the economy, while protecting the environment and upholding Indigenous rights. Link: canada.ca/en/one-canadian-ec…
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The 2025 @WMO State of Global Water Resources Report is out now. Learn how Earth’s changing climate is impacting our water cycle and resources. #ClimateChange #StateOfWater ⬇️ Read the full report: ow.ly/3EYa50ZPMAg

State of Global Water Resources 2025

Rivers across the globe in 2025 had one of the driest years in more than three decades. The WMO State of Global Water Resources Report shows a continuation of the long-term decline in Earth’s...

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Sep 17
Rivers across the globe in 2025 had one of the driest years in more than 3 decades. The WMO Global #StateOfWater Report 2025 shows a continuation of the long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat. 🔴 OUT NOW: bit.ly/WMOStateOfWater2025pr
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1/2 Malpeque Bay, on #PrinceEdwardIsland, is a coastal lagoon that supports many bird and marine invertebrate species, such as the famous Malpeque Bay oysters. 🦪
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2/2 Discover Canada’s 37 #Wetlands of International Importance: ow.ly/AQrF50ZOGoS #CelebratingWetlands @RamsarConv Photo: Matt Gin
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We are investing $2.6 million in @BirdsCanada to support programs that monitor and conserve #MigratoryBirds, including #SpeciesAtRisk. 🐦 Learn more: ow.ly/HXW450ZOvEA
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We have improved how we issue severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings! THEN: Broad warning zones. Too many irrelevant alerts. NOW: Targeted warning polygons. Relevant alerts when and where they matter. More: ow.ly/tUT850ZLfZN
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An excavation company was fined $75,000 by the Court of Québec for violating the #SpeciesAtRisk Act, following construction work that harmed bank swallows. Learn more: ow.ly/Ywgq50ZNWj3 #Enforcement
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Only 1 week until #AdaptationCanada2026. 📅 Visit our booth, join one of our sessions, and connect with our teams to learn more about our work to advance climate resilience across Canada!
Environment Canada
@environmentca
Aug 26
We will be hosting sessions and sharing insights on #ClimateData, climate services, and measuring climate resilience at #AdaptationCanada2026 this fall. 🍂 For registration and program details: ow.ly/ztWL50ZFKOG
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