Environment Canada

2/2 Discover Canada’s 37 #Wetlands of International Importance: ow.ly/4WSm50YCjFx #CelebratingWetlands

1/2 The Whooping Crane Summer Range Ramsar Site contains thousands of water bodies across #Alberta and the #NorthwestTerritories, including the nesting area for the last wild migratory flock of whooping cranes! 🪽 Photo: @ParksCanada

🏞️ @environmentca is proposing to designate 56.3 hectares of land comprised of islands in Nova Scotia as the new Atlantic Archipelago National Wildlife Area. #HaveYourSay: gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2026/…

2/2 The Strategy outlines how the Government of Canada will invest, mobilize capital, and develop partnerships to protect Canada’s #nature. ow.ly/1nhm50YBxI3

1/2 Today, the Prime Minister, along with Ministers Dabrusin and Thompson, Secretary of State Provost, unveiled A Force of Nature, with an investment of $3.8 billion.

Today, Prime Minister Carney launched A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature – a plan to protect and restore critical habitats, ensure industrial strategies complement our conservation efforts, and mobilise new capital for nature. Details: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-r…

Explore how we use snow as a climate signal to inform our work: ow.ly/jF2g50YBkog #CdnEnv #Sustainability #EnvironmentalIndicators

If you are a Canadian #GenX, you may have noticed less spring snow on the ground over your lifetime. Since the 1970s, spring #SnowCover has declined by 1.9% per decade in May and 6.8% per decade in June.

#Reminder: We are halfway through the consultation for a proposed authorization related to impacts to a small portion of a fish-frequented stream from mine waste disposal. Share your input now. 👇

Thinking about a spring road trip? 🌨️ Before you head out, check @environmentca’s warnings. ⚠️ Conditions can change quickly and you may encounter blizzards, heavy snow or freezing rain. Stay informed and stay safe when driving.

It’s International Day of Zero Waste! #Canada is reducing waste and advancing a more circular economy through actions outlined in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (#FSDS). Learn more: ow.ly/jbSR50YANn6

One of Canada’s innovation platforms, @gchallenges, funds bold solutions that tackle global health barriers. From maternal care to climate and mental health, locally-led and Canadian-led innovations are changing millions of lives. 🌍💡 Watch the video to learn more!

Storm surges are an unusual rise in sea level that usually happens when strong winds push water into land. They occur along coastal areas including the great lakes. Storm surges are just one potential cause of coastal flooding. Learn more: canada.ca/en/services/po…

Today, we celebrate #InternationalDayOfZeroWaste. This year, the focus is on food. How do you reduce #FoodWaste in your daily life?

👋 Meet Alexandra Cournoyer. She recently supported a Canadian research mission to Antarctica, providing sea ice and weather analysis to guide operations aboard the Chilean icebreaker Almirante Viel. ❄️🚢

Lac Saint-Pierre, surrounded by #Quebec's largest freshwater floodplain, provides spring stopover habitat for over 350,000 migrating birds. 🐦‍⬛ Discover Canada’s 37 #Wetlands of International Importance: ow.ly/Srn250Ytvac #CelebratingWetlands Photo: Mélanie Jean

For more information and activity ideas: earthhour.org

Are you free this Saturday at 8:30 pm? Why not spend an hour helping the planet! #EarthHour invites everyone to dedicate 60 minutes to something positive for the Earth: unplug, go outside, or make a small eco-friendly change. Need ideas? 👇

3/3 We contributed to @WMO’s State of the Climate Report 2025. Our observations play a critical role in understanding global climate extremes and informing international climate preparedness. Learn more: ow.ly/jiRP50YxMqA

2/3 For trusted weather info 24/7: • Canada.ca/weather • WeatherCAN app: ow.ly/FX1S50YxMqy

1/3 It's #WorldMetDay: “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow”. We keep Canadians safe by issuing timely weather alerts, delivering forecasts, and working with partners to protect Canadians.