Now that you know more about biodiversity, you can get involved and do something to protect it. The following pages will help you find activities that will be of interest to you.
What You Can Do
The great thing about biodiversity is that everything is connected. Use your connections to make a positive difference.
Programs & Tools
The following programs offer a wide range of information and tools that you can use to get more detailed information, help support biodiversity in Ontario and explore financial incentives.
Support the Protection of Biodiversity
- Aquatic Invasive Species
The AIS Program is a collaborative effort to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in Ontario waters. You can help stop invasive species by first learning to identify them, taking measures to prevent their spread and then reporting the species that you find. Our combined efforts can limit their impact. - The Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC)
The Natural Heritage Information Centre gathers and shares information about natural species, plant communities and areas of conservation concern in Ontario. Find out how you can access and contribute to the information about species of interest. - The Species at Risk Program
The Ministry and many partners provide protection and coordinate recovery and research projects through the Species at Risk Program. Discover which species are “at risk” in your region and what you can do to help. - Wetlands
This program works to identify, protect and restore wetlands in Ontario. Contact your local MNR office for information on specific wetlands in your area. - Ontario Eastern Habitat Joint Venture
Working together to benefit all bird species and their habitats, this regional partnership program makes education and stewardship activities possible.
Explore Financial Incentives
- Community Fisheries & Wildlife Involvement Program (CFWIP)
CFWIP is your opportunity to participate in hands-on conservation activities. You can get financial help, expertise and equipment for your approved projects. - The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP)
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program is a voluntary program administered by the MNR to provide lower property taxes to participating landowners who agree to conserve and actively manage their forests. Under MFTIP, participating landowners have their property reassessed and classified as Managed Forest and are taxed at 25 percent of the municipal tax rate set for residential properties. - The Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP)
You can get property tax relief by protecting natural features and species that occur on your property and that have been identified by MNR as provincially significant. Find out if you qualify.
Photography
Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma) by Colin Jones.
