for Journalists
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Contact 1: Louise Hanlon
Phone (Bus): (613)599-9594
(Fax): (613)599-4428
E-mail: louiseh@cwf-fcf.org
Contact 2: Sandy Baumgartner
Phone (Bus): (613)599-9594
(Fax): (613)599-4428
E-mail: sandyb@cwf-fcf.orgAddress: 350 Michael Cowpland Dr., Kanata, ON K2M 2W1
Web Site: www.cwf-fcf.org
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-563-WILD (9453)
Keys: Bats; Bears; Biology; Birds; Butterflies; Conservation; Conservation Education; Ecology; Ecosystem Management; Ecotourism; Endangered Species; Environment; Environmental Education; Environmental Policy; Environmental Protection; Forestry; Game Farming; Gardening for Wildlife; Habitat; Leatherback Turtles; Marine Protected Areas; National Marine Conservation Areas; Marine Wildlife Areas; Native Plants; Natural Resources; Oceans Day; Oceans; Ocean Education; Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals; Poaching & Illegal Trade in Wildlife; Water Conservation; Wildlife Conservation; Wildlife Habitat.
Expertise: Established 1962; 35 employees.
Mandate: The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is dedicated to fostering awareness and enjoyment of our natural world. Our objectives are to encourage anunderstanding of the impact of human activities on the environment; promote the sustainable use of our natural resources; conduct and sponsor research relating to wildlife and the environment; recommend legislative changes to protect wildlife and its habitats; and cooperate with organizations and government agencies having similar objectives. Through extensive education and information programs, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians may live in harmony with the natural order.
Features: CWF is a leader in conservation education.
Story Ideas:
2007
July 18, 2007: Official Presentation of the Red-Breasted Nuthatch Video and Collector Coin
April 27, 2007: New Magazine puts the "hot" topic of climiate change in the hands of Canadians
March 30, 2007: National Wildlife Week 2007 celebrates Canada's North, April 8 - 14
January 31, 2007: Celebrate Groundhog Day with Hinterland Who's Who2006
July 18, 2006: CWF Participates in Local “Parade of Ponds”
June 27, 2006: Hinterland Who’s Who Launches Boreal Forest PSA HWW series targets habitat
June 5, 2006: CWF Urges Canadians to Celebrate Oceans Day June 8
March 28, 2006: National Wildlife Week Celebrates Canada’s Watersheds2005
June 2, 2005: Celebrate Oceans Day on June 8th
May 6, 2005: Your Morning Cup of Coffee Can Give Songbirds Something to Sing About
April 14, 2005: Hinterland Who's Who Introduces Canadians to the Woodland Caribou
April 8, 2005: National Wildlife Week Urges Canadians to Embrace Protected Areas
March 24, 2005: The Jack Dunlop Memorial Conservation Award
October 24, 2004: Hinterland Who's Who Looking for the Great Canadian Wildlife Story
August 4, 2004: CWF Says "Enough is Enough!" Renews Call For an End to Game Farms in Canada
updated: August 21, 2007