Canada Invests in Waterflow Project

Nature Trust with Coorporation of CanadianGovernment Startsa Project to Conserve Continent's Ecosystems

In partnership with organizations such as the Nature Trust of B.C., the Government ofCanadaimplements the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) program. The goal of the NAWMP is to conserve the continent's important wetlands and related habitat for the benefit of waterfowl and other wildlife.

Partnership-based projects like these help to protect wetlands, restore wetland habitats that have been drained and maintain an accurate international inventory of priority wetland areas.

Quick Facts

• This announcement is in addition to the National Conservation Plan which is providing another$50 millionover five years to restore wetlands.
• The North American Waterfowl Management Plan is delivered inBritish Columbiathrough the Pacific Coast Joint Venture (PCJV) and the CanadianIntermountain Joint Venture(CIJV).
• Wetlands generate$5 to $10 billionin economic benefits to Canadians each year. Wetlands also provide enormous environmental benefits to Canadians by protecting against floods, improving water quality, controlling erosion and supporting a host of recreational activities.
• InCanada, more than 200 bird species (including 45 species of waterfowl) and over 50 species of mammals depend on wetlands for food and habitat. Many of these are species at risk.
• As host to thousands of plant and animal species, wetlands are second only to rainforests in the level of biodiversity supported.

Source: NewsWire

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