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Ecological Interlopers – Understanding Invasive Species

03/01/2018

Second to habitat loss, invasive species pose the greatest threat to biodiversity. Invasives crowd out native plants and fish. They take over our...

Second to habitat loss, invasive species pose the greatest threat to biodiversity. Invasives crowd out native plants and fish. They take over our woodlands, our wetlands and our waters. And because they’re survivors, they are both difficult and costly to get rid of. Invasive Species Resources Terrestrial Habitat and Species Aquatic Habitat and Species...

Second to habitat loss, invasive species pose the greatest threat to biodiversity. Invasives crowd out native plants and fish. They take over our woodlands, our wetlands and our waters. And because they’re survivors, they are both difficult and costly to get rid of. Invasive Species Resources Terrestrial Habitat and Species Aquatic Habitat and Species...

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Brook Trout on the Decline: What Can We Do?

12/01/2017

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Keeping Tabs on Local Flora and Fauna

11/29/2017

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The Living City Art Exhibition Explores Environmental Sustainability in the Toronto Region

11/23/2017

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A Benchmark for Biodiversity Quality: The Indicator Species Score

11/16/2017

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Floating Our Boat: The Making of TRCA’s New Research Vessel

11/03/2017

In October, Toronto and Region Conservation christened its new research vessel, the R.V. Ken Higgs, manufactured in St. Thomas, Ontario by local...

In October, Toronto and Region Conservation christened its new...

In October, Toronto and Region Conservation christened its new research vessel, the R.V. Ken Higgs, manufactured in St. Thomas, Ontario by local shipbuilder Kanter Marine. For the last 35 years, TRCA has been a leader in protecting shorelines,...

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How TRCA Tracks Surface Water Quality Trends

11/02/2017

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Furthering the State of Knowledge on Stormwater Management

10/04/2017

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Wetland Work: TRCA Monitoring is on the Watch for West Nile

07/28/2017

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Whopping Walleye Release! Young Fish Find New Homes in Local Waters.

07/21/2017

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Call for Artists: New Living City Project Will Bridge Art and Science

07/12/2017

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The Origin of Morningside Park in Scarborough

07/07/2017

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Celebrate Canada 150 with Rouge National Urban Park Bioblitz

06/24/2017

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TRCA Statement on Public Safety Due to High Water Levels on Lake Ontario

05/09/2017

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The American Redstart: A Bird On the Rise In the GTA

04/20/2017

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