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Save Our Seine, Winnipeg

Thanks to Save Our Seine, Winnipeg’s Seine River is being restored to its rightful place at the heart of Winnipeg’s cultural and historic identity. The non-profit organization is demonstrating that you can have a thriving ecosystem in an urban zone where both humans and wildlife can thrive.

EcoWest News, July 11, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Choosing the right heat pump; 2) Establishing a community forest to attract tourists and protect the town from wildfires; and 3) Express your opinion on forever chemicals and a mine in northern SK

EcoWest News, July 4, 2023

From sailing ships and sustainable travel to relocating homes, a wildlife crossing for bighorn sheep, and greener health care - EcoWest News, July 4, 2023

EcoWest News, June 27, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) SK orchids 2) Prairie sand dunes home to bees & wasps 3) green roofs for migratory birds & dragonflies 4) rain gardens remove toxic tire chemicals 4) Park(ing) Day for pollinators

EcoWest News, June 20, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Tips to beat the heat and save water; 2) Dealing with eco anxiety; and 3) Summer reading - climate fiction off the coast of BC and a mystery in Calgary’s Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Exploring the Senses: Hot and Cold

In An Immense World, Ed Yong points out that “If you want to live in the Sahara, or at the bottom of the ocean, or on a glacier, you’d better tweak your senses to like it.” A look at how animals cope with a wide range of temperatures.

EcoWest News, June 13, 2023

The emphasis in this week’s edition of EcoWest News is on the steps we can take as individuals to protect the environment - from planning a birthday party to buying a pair of running shoes

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