Environmental Stewardship
A Rocha is committed to the conservation and restoration of the natural world through both scientific research and practical conservation projects. Our scientific work provides the strong foundation needed for informed protection and management. Our conservation projects are aimed at slowing or reversing the trends of habitat loss that are affecting many species. In practical terms, this means we are lifting binoculars skyward to conduct bird surveys, removing invasive species in order to restore salmon streams, and collecting data on a myriad of species in BC, Manitoba and Ontario.
At A Rocha we appreciate the strong connection between a healthy environment and the health of the human community. Therefore, where possible, we work with local landowners and residents to understand their concerns and collaborate with them in the good act of stewardship.
Our conservation projects
The latest news on our projects
The Trails Less Travelled: An Interview with Graham Peters
We recently sat down with Graham Peters, a summer student worker who joined A Rocha Manitoba to work on trail development and mapping at the Boreal Ecology Centre. Graham spent the summer exploring the current [...]
The Power of Pollinators
To celebrate bumble bee month at A Rocha Ontario, let’s learn more about these amazing pollinators! Why are bumble bees such effective pollinators? And other fun facts! The coats of bumble bees are especially [...]
Why Does A Rocha do Species Monitoring?
An Interview with Christy Juteau We recently sat down with Christy Juteau, A Rocha's National Science Director to pick her brain about species monitoring and why it's such a high priority for A Rocha. Here's [...]