What Does It Really Take to Protect Nature? Lessons from Canada's Conservation Champions

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What does it really take to protect the natural world? At the Canadian Wildlife Federation's inaugural True North Wildlife Conservation Awards in Ottawa, I was reminded that conservation goes far beyond saving endangered species. From Indigenous-led stewardship and outdoor education to fungal research and environmental journalism, these remarkable Canadians are helping protect the ecosystems we all depend on. Here's what the evening taught me about biodiversity, human health and our responsibility to future generations.

Dr. Owen WisemanOctober 30, 2026wildlife conservation, biodiversity, ecosystem