EnviroZine
Environment Canada's Online Newsmagazine

Issue 102
July/August 2010

Celebrating Canada’s Parks!Photo of a large waterfall surrounded by mountains.

The year 2010 marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment of national parks in Canada. Learn more about the recent expansion of the Nahanni National Park Reserve.

Preparing for Hurricane SeasonSatellite photo of Hurricane Juan which reached Nova Scotia in 2003.

Hurricane season is fast approaching! Environment Canada's scientists are hard at work at the Canadian Hurricane Centre predicting these storms and making sure Canadians are aware and prepared.

Chemicals in CanadaPhoto of maple leaves

Canada is taking action to protect Canadians and their environment from exposure to harmful chemicals. Learn more about the Chemical Management Plan and what you can do to protect your health!

Major improvements to EC’s Enforcement BranchPhoto of a woman in uniform looking at a bottle filled with water.

Poachers, smugglers and polluters beware! Environment Canada's Enforcement Branch is equipped to protect Canada's wildlife and environment to the fullest extent possible using new tools, training and partnerships.

National Wildlife Areas: Protecting Arctic EcosystemsPhoto of two black and white birds sitting on a rock.

Three new National Wildlife Areas have been created in Canada's frozen north. Learn more about the new protected habitats for bowhead whales, polar bears, ringed seals and plenty of migratory birds.

Environment Canada fights Forest Fires in QuebecAn aerial view of a large forest.

In mid-May of 2010, fires were raging in the forests of Québec. Learn more about the role Environment Canada employees play when these emergencies occur!