Blog posts
The Search for Salamanders
Blog June 24, 2021 David Todd
Check out the recent environmental monitoring work being captured by our biologists on the endangered Jefferson Salamanders in York Region. https://trca.ca/conservation/environmental-monitoring/searching-for-salamanders/
Staff Feature – Filming and Events at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Blog June 2, 2021 David Todd
Between September 2020 and January 2021, the Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) team safely hosted two large-scale film shoots and the Canadian Tire Christmas Trail (CTCT) amidst ever-tightening gathering restrictions. …
Staff Feature – Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
Blog April 29, 2021 David Todd
In fall 2020 the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced funding commitments totaling more than $57 million towards two flood risk reduction projects in Toronto and Region …
Accessibility for Websites and Digital Content
Blog April 21, 2021 David Todd
Understanding Digital Accessibility As technology evolves, more people are using a diverse range of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops and a wide range of assistive technology to access TRCA’s digital …
ITRM Lunch and Learn: Teams, OneDrive and Sharepoint
Blog April 21, 2021 David Todd
This lunch and learn took place on March 31, 2021 and focused on the specific use for Teams, OneDrive and Sharepoint and some of the new features within Teams and …
Knowledge Sharing – Climate Change Analysis at the Local Scale
Blog April 19, 2021 David Todd
In 2020, the Ontario Climate Consortium (OCC), in partnership with Durham Region, developed updated climate projections for the Region, along with a guidance document known as the Guide to Conducting …
Staff Feature – Conservation Parks and Lands Staff, Winter Operations
Blog April 7, 2021 David Todd
A significant increase of public interest in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) parks, trails, and greenspaces has been observed across TRCA parks and facilities since the onset of the …
Staff Feature – TRCA’s 2020 Annual Report
Blog March 22, 2021 David Todd
In a year personified by uncertainty and change, 2020 vividly highlighted the vital role that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) fulfills across our jurisdiction. The title and theme of …
Watershed Planning & Ecosystem Science – March 2021 | Winter Update
Blog March 9, 2021 David Todd
The scientific data collection, research and planning activities of TRCA’s Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science (WPES) business unit informs management decisions affecting the natural areas and watercourses within Toronto and …
Staff Feature – Lake St. George Staff
Blog March 1, 2021 David Todd
Lake St. George is typically filled with students from all around the GTA as they enjoy one of our engaging environmental education programs, such as learning about fish and wildlife …