posted at 2020-08-07 19:03:18
"Citizen science — also known as community science — is a way for the rest of us to pitch in by helping to collect important data about the natural world," says WWF-Canada.
An amazing way to become a citizen, or community, scientist is to "track the amount and type of litter entering our waterways," with #TeamShoreline.
Register your citizen science cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca.
https://wwf.ca/news-stories/so-you-want-to-be-a-citizen-scientist/
posted at 2020-08-06 16:35:28
While you might only be heading back to your shorelines now, we know you’ve seen litter recently. Have you spotted PPE while on the shoreline, or in your neighbourhood? Show us! Send your highest quality photos of PPE (masks, shields, gloves, etc.) litter to shorelinecleanup@ocean.org.
posted at 2020-08-04 16:24:49
The Clean Shoreline Communities designation debuted in 2017 and now, three years later, an improved program begins. #TeamShoreline is excited to find more municipalities who are committed to keeping their communities healthy for people and wildlife.
Any Canadian municipality, regardless of geographic location or size, that is actively addressing or seeking solutions to combat plastic pollution in their community, can apply.
Read more here: https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/07/clean-shoreline-communities-municipalities-as-leaders-in-the-fight-against-plastic-pollution/
posted at 2020-07-26 17:09:01
Wondering how to prevent microplastics from entering your environment? The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation has two good solutions for you!
Hannah Cann suggests, "Go out and participate in a shoreline cleanup or hold your own, submitting your data to the GCSC website or just by changing the way we buy things."
https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/cigarette-butts-microfibers-are-most-common-plastics-found-in-lake-huron-shorelines-2585121
posted at 2020-07-24 21:00:49
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is important to staying safe and healthy at this time. As you lead your first solo, household or small group cleanup you might be wondering what the larger implications of increased plastic pollution from single use PPE are.
Read this commentary from the Ocean Wise Plastic's Lab to learn more.
https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/07/single-use-plastics-increased-during-covid-where-do-we-go-from-here/
posted at 2020-07-22 19:02:03
Be a local expert on #ShorelineCleanups! As you resume leading cleanups, stay up to date on safety information and any other details by signing up for our newsletter.
Scroll to the bottom of our home page and plug in your email address! https://fal.cn/39j3l
posted at 2020-07-20 12:06:02
This week, Shoreline Cleanup opened to solo, household and small group cleanups. Here are some tips to help you get started planning your cleanup.
Dive into more information and safety tips at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf. There is a checklist available, with guidelines on leading your cleanup during this time.
Please email us at shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org if you have any more questions. We're here to help you take action for clean shorelines in your community.
posted at 2020-07-19 00:31:04
Happy #CanadaParksDay! Today, and every day, we protect BC fauna in parks across the province by tackling shoreline pollution together. We’re grateful to Hydro Flask for making this possible. Head into your local park, be it big or small, today. #ParksForAll #HeyLetsGo
posted at 2020-07-15 22:47:00
#TeamShoreline needs your help to reach 1 million volunteers by September.
In March, Shoreline Cleanup asked our volunteers to postpone their cleanups for volunteer safety during COVID-19. Now, we need your help to catch up.
Register your solo, household or small group cleanup at www.ShorelineCleanup.ca.
posted at 2020-07-14 14:59:16
Today, Shoreline Cleanup is reopening to solo, household, and small team cleanups. We are excited to have volunteers back, taking action on behalf of our oceans and freshwaters, while considering the enhanced safety measures we’ve put in place.
The safety of our volunteers is always our first priority. Please see our website for a checklist that will guide you through the planning stages of your cleanup at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf
Please also refer to provincial and municipal guidelines for details on appropriate group size, social distancing measures, park reopening dates and other important details.
We can answer any questions at shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org.
WWF-Canada Ocean Wise
Le Grand nettoyage reprend avec les nettoyages en solo, en famille et en petite équipe. Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir à nouveau agir ensemble au nom des océans et des cours d’eau, grâce à des mesures de sécurité renforcées.
La sécurité de nos bénévoles est toujours notre priorité. Veuillez consulter notre site Internet pour prendre connaissance des mesures de sécurité renforcées et de la liste de contrôle pour préparer votre nettoyage : nettoyagerivages.ca
Veuillez consulter les lignes directrices provinciales et municipales pour plus de détails sur la taille appropriée du groupe, les mesures de distanciation physique en vigueur, les dates de réouverture des parcs et d'autres détails importants.
Vous avez des questions? Écrivez-nous! shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org
WWF-Canada en français
posted at 2020-07-10 21:21:02
Removing litter and plastic from our environment is what Shoreline Cleanup is all about!
This Plastic Free July we're looking back at our impact in 2019. This is our Dirty Dozen. Do you use any of these items? We definitely do but we're working on phasing them out.
www.ShorelineCleanup.ca
posted at 2020-07-08 21:35:11
Are you prepared for the last #OurPlanet trivia session this Friday? Watch Episodes: Jungles and From Deserts to Grasslands to brush up on your biodiversity and ecology knowledge.
posted at 2020-07-04 21:04:02
Does this flatlay include items you consume? We definitely see things we use on a regular basis (hairties and pens!). We're going to work extra hard this #PlasticFreeJuly to remove damaging plastic from our lives. Join us on this journey!
These items were collected at a shoreline cleanup in Bristol, Quebec.
posted at 2020-07-01 17:43:04
As you enjoy picnics, time outside and beach days this week, make sure to pick up after yourselves and others around you. More than 80% of litter found on Canadian shorelines comes from land based sources, including recreational activities. #TeamShoreline
posted at 2020-06-29 15:24:00
Connor Garrod has an important message for #TeamShoreline as we head into #PlasticFreeJuly. He wants us all to remember, "...how fragile our ecosystems are, and how we do each have the power to serve our communities in our own ways."
https://fal.cn/38SIs
posted at 2020-06-26 20:39:02
As we wrap up World Oceans Month, take time to learn about and follow the work of Black leaders in the climate justice and ocean conservation fields. Urban Ocean Lab, Rise In STEM and Future Ancestors Services are three organizations creating meaningful change.
posted at 2020-06-25 16:23:27
We'll see you tomorrow on the WWF-Canada page for live Our Planet trivia. We're very lucky to have an expert from the Ocean Wise Life team joining us to provide special insight into fishing in our oceans.
posted at 2020-06-22 13:41:00
Oceans and ocean conscious citizens serve as a foundation for life as we know it. Canada has almost 250 thousand kilometres of shoreline to protect. Here are some of the measures being taken around the country to steward that shoreline and the oceans around it, including a shoutout to #TeamShoreline from UN Environment Programme.
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posted at 2020-06-21 20:00:01
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and WWF-Canada are hosting Our Planet trivia sessions on Facebook Live! For this trivia session, make sure to watch the episodes: The High Seas and Coastal Seas (links below), then tune in with your friends and family and see who racks up the highest score!
The High Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdq
Coast Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdr session is this Friday, June 26th at 12pm PT/3pm ET.
posted at 2020-06-20 14:38:03
Cet été, nous allons être à l'extérieur encore plus qu’à l’habitude. Pour celles et ceux intéressés par l'organisation de corvées de nettoyage, et pour les autres qui veulent seulement en apprendre plus sur les façons de profiter de la nature sans laisser de trace de nos activités, participez à ce webinaire gratuit organisé par WWF-Canada en français et De ville en forêt!
https://fal.cn/38Ju7
posted at 2020-06-18 20:47:19
Each year WWF-Canada works around the clock to conserve our oceans. This #WorldOceansMonth they've announced some of their most groundbreaking accomplishments. We're feeling lucky to be a part of such an inspiring group of scientists and activists!
Check out 10 wins from the last year, here:
https://wwf.ca/news-stories/world-oceans-day-2020-celebrating-our-wins/
posted at 2020-06-15 23:04:28
Il est possible d'aider la nature et d'en profiter sans laisser d'empreinte durable de son passage, que ce soit lors d'une corvée de nettoyage, d'un après-midi au parc ou pendant des vacances en camping.
Au programme : les impacts courants sur la nature, leurs conséquences et les sept principes Sans trace pour y remédier seront au menu de ce webinaire gratuit!
Rejoignez-nous en ligne le 23 juin à 13h HNE!
>> Inscriptions ici : bit.ly/3gZOxNA
WWF-Canada en français Ocean Wise
posted at 2020-06-10 22:16:02
Joignez-vous à nous et aux autres organisations du collectif pour échanger sur les meilleures façons de lutter contre le plastique même en temps de pandémie, sur l’impact de notre consommation sur les écosystèmes fluviaux et océaniques et surtout, pour faire le plein de solutions!
Jeudi 11 Juin- 17h00 pour l'apero!
https://fal.cn/38ybi
posted at 2020-06-10 19:36:07
To celebrate World Oceans Week, learn about freshwater ecosystems and frozen worlds from #OurPlanet. We will be leading live trivia this Friday about episodes 2 and 7, here on Facebook! Follow the WWF-Canada Facebook page and tune in at 12pm PT/4pm ET/4pm AT.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1061268660940286/
"Citizen science — also known as community science — is a way for the rest of us to pitch in by helping to collect important data about the natural world," says WWF-Canada. An amazing way to become a citizen, or community, scientist is to "track the amount and type of litter entering our waterways," with #TeamShoreline. Register your citizen science cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca. https://wwf.ca/news-stories/so-you-want-to-be-a-citizen-scientist/
While you might only be heading back to your shorelines now, we know you’ve seen litter recently. Have you spotted PPE while on the shoreline, or in your neighbourhood? Show us! Send your highest quality photos of PPE (masks, shields, gloves, etc.) litter to shorelinecleanup@ocean.org.
The Clean Shoreline Communities designation debuted in 2017 and now, three years later, an improved program begins. #TeamShoreline is excited to find more municipalities who are committed to keeping their communities healthy for people and wildlife. Any Canadian municipality, regardless of geographic location or size, that is actively addressing or seeking solutions to combat plastic pollution in their community, can apply. Read more here: https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/07/clean-shoreline-communities-municipalities-as-leaders-in-the-fight-against-plastic-pollution/
Wondering how to prevent microplastics from entering your environment? The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation has two good solutions for you! Hannah Cann suggests, "Go out and participate in a shoreline cleanup or hold your own, submitting your data to the GCSC website or just by changing the way we buy things." https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/cigarette-butts-microfibers-are-most-common-plastics-found-in-lake-huron-shorelines-2585121
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is important to staying safe and healthy at this time. As you lead your first solo, household or small group cleanup you might be wondering what the larger implications of increased plastic pollution from single use PPE are. Read this commentary from the Ocean Wise Plastic's Lab to learn more. https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/07/single-use-plastics-increased-during-covid-where-do-we-go-from-here/
Be a local expert on #ShorelineCleanups! As you resume leading cleanups, stay up to date on safety information and any other details by signing up for our newsletter. Scroll to the bottom of our home page and plug in your email address! https://fal.cn/39j3l
This week, Shoreline Cleanup opened to solo, household and small group cleanups. Here are some tips to help you get started planning your cleanup. Dive into more information and safety tips at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf. There is a checklist available, with guidelines on leading your cleanup during this time. Please email us at shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org if you have any more questions. We're here to help you take action for clean shorelines in your community.
Happy #CanadaParksDay! Today, and every day, we protect BC fauna in parks across the province by tackling shoreline pollution together. We’re grateful to Hydro Flask for making this possible. Head into your local park, be it big or small, today. #ParksForAll #HeyLetsGo
#TeamShoreline needs your help to reach 1 million volunteers by September. In March, Shoreline Cleanup asked our volunteers to postpone their cleanups for volunteer safety during COVID-19. Now, we need your help to catch up. Register your solo, household or small group cleanup at www.ShorelineCleanup.ca.
Today, Shoreline Cleanup is reopening to solo, household, and small team cleanups. We are excited to have volunteers back, taking action on behalf of our oceans and freshwaters, while considering the enhanced safety measures we’ve put in place. The safety of our volunteers is always our first priority. Please see our website for a checklist that will guide you through the planning stages of your cleanup at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf Please also refer to provincial and municipal guidelines for details on appropriate group size, social distancing measures, park reopening dates and other important details. We can answer any questions at shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org. WWF-Canada Ocean Wise Le Grand nettoyage reprend avec les nettoyages en solo, en famille et en petite équipe. Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir à nouveau agir ensemble au nom des océans et des cours d’eau, grâce à des mesures de sécurité renforcées. La sécurité de nos bénévoles est toujours notre priorité. Veuillez consulter notre site Internet pour prendre connaissance des mesures de sécurité renforcées et de la liste de contrôle pour préparer votre nettoyage : nettoyagerivages.ca Veuillez consulter les lignes directrices provinciales et municipales pour plus de détails sur la taille appropriée du groupe, les mesures de distanciation physique en vigueur, les dates de réouverture des parcs et d'autres détails importants. Vous avez des questions? Écrivez-nous! shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org WWF-Canada en français
Removing litter and plastic from our environment is what Shoreline Cleanup is all about! This Plastic Free July we're looking back at our impact in 2019. This is our Dirty Dozen. Do you use any of these items? We definitely do but we're working on phasing them out. www.ShorelineCleanup.ca
Are you prepared for the last #OurPlanet trivia session this Friday? Watch Episodes: Jungles and From Deserts to Grasslands to brush up on your biodiversity and ecology knowledge.
Does this flatlay include items you consume? We definitely see things we use on a regular basis (hairties and pens!). We're going to work extra hard this #PlasticFreeJuly to remove damaging plastic from our lives. Join us on this journey! These items were collected at a shoreline cleanup in Bristol, Quebec.
As you enjoy picnics, time outside and beach days this week, make sure to pick up after yourselves and others around you. More than 80% of litter found on Canadian shorelines comes from land based sources, including recreational activities. #TeamShoreline
Connor Garrod has an important message for #TeamShoreline as we head into #PlasticFreeJuly. He wants us all to remember, "...how fragile our ecosystems are, and how we do each have the power to serve our communities in our own ways." https://fal.cn/38SIs
As we wrap up World Oceans Month, take time to learn about and follow the work of Black leaders in the climate justice and ocean conservation fields. Urban Ocean Lab, Rise In STEM and Future Ancestors Services are three organizations creating meaningful change.
We'll see you tomorrow on the WWF-Canada page for live Our Planet trivia. We're very lucky to have an expert from the Ocean Wise Life team joining us to provide special insight into fishing in our oceans.
Oceans and ocean conscious citizens serve as a foundation for life as we know it. Canada has almost 250 thousand kilometres of shoreline to protect. Here are some of the measures being taken around the country to steward that shoreline and the oceans around it, including a shoutout to #TeamShoreline from UN Environment Programme.
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and WWF-Canada are hosting Our Planet trivia sessions on Facebook Live! For this trivia session, make sure to watch the episodes: The High Seas and Coastal Seas (links below), then tune in with your friends and family and see who racks up the highest score! The High Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdq Coast Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdr session is this Friday, June 26th at 12pm PT/3pm ET.
Cet été, nous allons être à l'extérieur encore plus qu’à l’habitude. Pour celles et ceux intéressés par l'organisation de corvées de nettoyage, et pour les autres qui veulent seulement en apprendre plus sur les façons de profiter de la nature sans laisser de trace de nos activités, participez à ce webinaire gratuit organisé par WWF-Canada en français et De ville en forêt! https://fal.cn/38Ju7
Each year WWF-Canada works around the clock to conserve our oceans. This #WorldOceansMonth they've announced some of their most groundbreaking accomplishments. We're feeling lucky to be a part of such an inspiring group of scientists and activists! Check out 10 wins from the last year, here: https://wwf.ca/news-stories/world-oceans-day-2020-celebrating-our-wins/
Il est possible d'aider la nature et d'en profiter sans laisser d'empreinte durable de son passage, que ce soit lors d'une corvée de nettoyage, d'un après-midi au parc ou pendant des vacances en camping. Au programme : les impacts courants sur la nature, leurs conséquences et les sept principes Sans trace pour y remédier seront au menu de ce webinaire gratuit! Rejoignez-nous en ligne le 23 juin à 13h HNE! >> Inscriptions ici : bit.ly/3gZOxNA WWF-Canada en français Ocean Wise
Joignez-vous à nous et aux autres organisations du collectif pour échanger sur les meilleures façons de lutter contre le plastique même en temps de pandémie, sur l’impact de notre consommation sur les écosystèmes fluviaux et océaniques et surtout, pour faire le plein de solutions! Jeudi 11 Juin- 17h00 pour l'apero! https://fal.cn/38ybi
To celebrate World Oceans Week, learn about freshwater ecosystems and frozen worlds from #OurPlanet. We will be leading live trivia this Friday about episodes 2 and 7, here on Facebook! Follow the WWF-Canada Facebook page and tune in at 12pm PT/4pm ET/4pm AT. https://www.facebook.com/events/1061268660940286/