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Drowning in Plastic

Lake Ontario plastic pollution

Reader responses to: “Approximately only 8% of plastics are recycled in Ontario. The remaining plastic waste inevitably ends up in landfills or in the natural environment. Who should be responsible for tackling plastic pollution, consumers, the government, or corporations?” Corporations – that made plastic products and reaped the profits – should be held responsible for […]

Seasons Magazine Summer 1988

Seasons Magazine Summer 1988

DEPARTMENTS 2 | President’s Page From the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. By Charles Pryer 4 | Earth Watch Ontario government severely limits non-conforming uses in parks; Wainfleet Bog protected; trapping just one concern in Quetico review; Securing a trees conservation bylaw: a case history; charting a new course for Great Lakes coasts; timber class environmental […]

Seasons Magazine Autumn 1981

Seasons Magazine Autumn 1981

DEPARTMENTS 4 | Earth Watch New restrictions on wildlife trade; FON lays charges against Minister; joint hearings legislation passed; a new park for the prairies; a better deal for non-game; rare birds helped by technology; Ontario-wide recycling information. 10 | Notes Robert Bateman spots 114 species and raises $14,000 in the Baillie Birdathon. 42 | […]

Ontario Naturalist Magazine March 1976

Ontario Naturalist Magazine March 1976

DEPARTMENTS 33 | FON News FON trip program. 36 | From Ottawa Prejudice ends Point Pelee coyote study; Beaufort Sea drilling; Suffield Military Reserve grasslands should be saved; Planning Act overhaul in the works. 37 | Bird Report By Clive E. Goodwin 39 | Around the Province Porter Royal Commission into Electric Power Planning in […]

Ontario Naturalist Magazine August 1975

Ontario Naturalist Magazine August 1975

DEPARTMENTS 31 | FON News Annual Meeting Report: FON Resolutions, treasurer’s report. 34 | Around the Province Windpower — under consideration; roadside study continuing; cedars — don’t give up yet; Manitoulin Island: reserves study continues; recycling report published; Algonquin rezoning. 38 | From Ottawa Pickering airport; electric project guidelines; national parks. FEATURES 4 | Listing […]