# conservation authorities (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover conservation authorities. Page: Feed: --- ## [B.C. approved LNG Canada after black smoke warning: docs](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-black-smoke-warning-regulation/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-10 · Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp and Marty Clemens · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ One resident said he ‘wasn’t expecting black smoke,’ which can signal higher levels of toxic pollutants in the air. Another said she’s concerned about potential health impacts because she wants to have a family ## [Join us for River Fest – August 30th](https://mvca.on.ca/join-us-for-river-fest-august-30th/) _2026-07-31 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ As part of Maitland Conservation’s 75th anniversary we’re hosting River Fest on Sunday Aug. 30, 2026. The event runs from \[…\] ## [98.98% opposition to Doug Ford’s new endangered species law revealed](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-endangered-species-law-opposition/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-30 · Fatima Syed · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ ‘Confusion’ and concerns about ‘negative impacts on Ontario’s biodiversity and ecological integrity’ revealed in comments on the Doug Ford government’s plan to replace the Endangered Species Act ## [LNG Canada dropped commitments to operate ‘without routine flaring’: docs](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-dropped-flaring-commitments-docs/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-29 · Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp and Marty Clemens · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ For years, LNG Canada made environmental commitments in documents submitted to B.C.’s energy regulator. It removed them before the facility launched — then the flaring started ## [For 20 years, Canada’s leaders have promised a carbon capture fix](https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-carbon-capture-history/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-21 · Carl Meyer · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Stephen Harper swore by it; Mark Carney is ready to invest taxpayer dollars in it. A Narwhal investigation reveals how Canadian politicians have bought into an unproven technology they tout as a climate fix ## [Falls Reserve Gatehouse Hours](https://mvca.on.ca/falls-reserve-gatehouse-hours-extended/) _2026-07-17 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ The gatehouse at Falls Reserve Conservation Area is currently open: Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to \[…\] ## [Coastal Resilience Drop-In Sessions on July 23 and July 25](https://mvca.on.ca/coastal-resilience-drop-in-sessions-july-23-and-july-25/) _2026-07-17 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ The Restoration Complex pilot project is part of Maitland Conservation’s Southern Lake Huron Coastal Adaptation Strategy initiative. The project site \[…\] ## [Take the 75-Minute Hiking Challenge](https://mvca.on.ca/take-the-75-minute-hiking-challenge/) _2026-06-22 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ 75 Minutes to Celebrate 75 years! 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Maitland Conservation. We’re hosting several events to celebrate \[…\] ## [Gold exploration in a UNESCO biosphere reserve? Near Tofino, it’s moving ahead](https://thenarwhal.ca/tofino-gold-mine-permit-imperial-metals/?utm_source=rss) _2026-06-18 · Zoë Yunker and Jillian Wilkes · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Unpublished documents and a helicopter flight into the Tranquil Creek watershed reveal details about renewed exploration at a long-dormant mine, raising concerns about B.C.’s mining laws, water and Indigenous Rights ## [Vancouver isn’t ready for the heat wave](https://thenarwhal.ca/heat-wave-vancouver-where-are-the-pools/?utm_source=rss) _2026-06-11 · Michelle Cyca · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ As climate change reshapes the seasons, extreme temperatures reveal how unprepared we are for a hotter future ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mgWxOfdzIRRQ) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Natural gas companies lobbied against Canada’s limit on household emissions](https://thenarwhal.ca/natural-gas-lobbying-building-code/?utm_source=rss) _2026-06-02 · Carl Meyer · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Fossil fuel lobbyists pushed back on an updated federal building code, saying it could 'ban' natural gas use in new homes ## [Ontario ministry experts warned against at-risk species changes in Bill 5](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-natural-resources-species-at-risk/?utm_source=rss) _2026-05-25 · Leah Borts-Kuperman · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ ‘This may be seen as a way to avoid transparency, accountability and undermine public trust,’ Ministry of Natural Resources staff warned ## [Crucial B.C. wetland restored thanks to Katzie First Nation guardians, partners](https://thenarwhal.ca/katzie-guardians-wetland-restoration-bc/?utm_source=rss) _2026-05-15 · Santana Dreaver · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Dikes were installed throughout the Fraser River to pursue agriculture — now, reverting Xwíʔləm̓nəc to its natural state is restoring biodiversity, culture and connection ## [Wingham Floodplain Mapping – Public Comments](https://mvca.on.ca/update-of-wingham-floodplain-mapping/) _2026-05-11 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Township of North Huron and \[…\] ## [Alberta allows windfall oil and gas payments to ranchers — on public land](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-grazing-oil/?utm_source=rss) _2026-04-28 · Drew Anderson · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Our analysis found the Alberta government allows millions of dollars of taxpayer money to wind up in the hands of a few ranchers grazing cattle on public land. The government has long ignored calls to fix the system ## [Maitland Conservation Raises Concerns Over Amalgamation of Conservation Authorities](https://mvca.on.ca/maitland-conservation-raises-concerns-over-amalgamation-of-conservation-authorities/) _2026-04-27 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities \[…\] ## [The staggering price tag of one of Canada’s worst wildfire seasons](https://thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-wildfire-costs/?utm_source=rss) _2026-04-24 · Julia-Simone Rutgers · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Our analysis found $500 million in expenses directly attributable to last year’s wildfires in Manitoba — from evacuation flights to lost homes to closed business to burned power poles. The true costs are even larger ## [LNG Canada exceeds estimated 2024 global record for burned gas](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-burned-gas/?utm_source=rss) _2026-04-16 · Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Exclusive: The LNG Canada plant — the country’s first major LNG facility, owned by Shell, Petronas, Korea Gas, PetroChina and Mitsubishi — is one of the highest sources of global emissions for flaring, undermining claims that Canada produces the cleanest natural gas in the world ## [Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook & Water Safety](https://mvca.on.ca/watershed-conditions-statement-flood-outlook-water-safety-3/) _2026-04-15 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook and Water Safety for all \[…\] ## [A Rocky Mountains resort wants to bring 10,000 more visitors, daily](https://thenarwhal.ca/fortress-mountain-resort-expansion-alberta/?utm_source=rss) _2026-04-13 · Sara King-Abadi · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Mountain coasters, mini golf and 1,400 parking spots at a Kananaskis resort — that’s the size of a small town. Where will its water come from? ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fC5h8geYkIKC) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook](https://mvca.on.ca/watershed-conditions-statement-flood-outlook-5/) _2026-04-01 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for all municipalities within the \[…\] ## [Missed the Tree Order Deadline? We can help!](https://mvca.on.ca/plant-with-us-tree-orders-open-soon/) _2026-03-16 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ Missed our tree sale deadline? No worries, a variety of trees & shrubs are still available while supplies last. ✅ \[…\] ## [Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety](https://mvca.on.ca/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-34/) _2026-03-12 · jayne · Maitland Valley Conservation Authority_ Maitland Conservation is replacing the watershed-wide Flood Watch with a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities \[…\] ## [North America’s nuclear power push is gaining steam](https://thenarwhal.ca/nuclear-power-fervour-great-lakes/?utm_source=rss) _2026-02-18 · Keith Schneider · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Restarting an aging reactor and building next-generation modular plants on the shores of the world’s largest freshwater system ## [New tech could boost Manitoba groundwater monitoring](https://thenarwhal.ca/sio-silica-groundwater-monitoring-tech/?utm_source=rss) _2026-02-13 · Julia-Simone Rutgers · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Researchers at the University of Manitoba are partnering with Sio Silica to improve groundwater monitoring at the company’s proposed silica sand mine ## [Inside Ontario’s plan to merge 36 conservation authorities to 7](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-conservation-authorities-consolidation/?utm_source=rss) _2025-11-15 · Fatima Syed · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Nearly 80 years after their creation, the Doug Ford government is reducing the unique environmental agencies from 36 to 7, in a move staff say may ‘slow approvals, create confusion’ over development and flood protections ## [Ford plans changes to Ontario's Clean Water Act](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill-56-clean-water-act/?utm_source=rss) _2025-10-27 · Carl Meyer · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Move to support ‘housing and infrastructure development’ comes 25 years after fatal tragedy in Walkerton that spurred creation of the Clean Water Act ## [‘The Great Lakes made me,’ says Leanne Betasamosake Simpson](https://thenarwhal.ca/moose-questionnaire-leanne-betasamosake-simpson/?utm_source=rss) _2025-10-21 · Will Pearson · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ The member of Alderville First Nation shares her thoughts on water and life — and what she keeps in her ‘emotional support backpack’ ## [Bringing beavers back to syilx homelands](https://thenarwhal.ca/wetlands-beavers-syilx-homelands/?utm_source=rss) _2025-10-07 · Aaron Hemens · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Historically seen as a ‘nuisance’ species to be trapped and removed, beavers may be key to restoring ecosystems amid deforestation and climate change ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W7z38VSvT8ES) _2025-10-07 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Water operators stretched thin on First Nations](https://thenarwhal.ca/water-treatment-plants-ontario/?utm_source=rss) _2025-09-19 · Savannah Ridley · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ In many Ontario communities, water treatment plants are staffed by a single person. A training program is trying to change that