Environmental Stewardship at Niagara Parks
Preserve, Protect and Amaze
Niagara Parks is committed to preserving the natural wonders of the Niagara River corridor, ensuring the sustainability of our forest canopy, promoting species diversity, and implementing effective shoreline management practices.
Niagara Parks is investing our time, money, effort and ingenuity in preserving and protecting the most vulnerable and valued land and water habitats of the Niagara River corridor, which follows the river for 56 kilometres from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, including unique natural elements like the Niagara Glen, Niagara River Gorge and, of course, the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Our Commitment
Stewardship of the natural environment has always been a central element of Niagara Parks’ mandate and operations. We strive to lead by example, continuously seeking innovative and sustainable solutions to minimize our environmental footprint.
Get Involved
Get involved in Niagara Parks’ environmental sustainability initiatives and make a positive impact on the planet by taking part in our upcoming community events! Leave a lasting legacy by planting a tree with us, learn more about the animals we protect and celebrate our gardens and green spaces. Together, we can protect the natural beauty of the region for generations to come.
Help Make A Difference
The Niagara Parks Foundation is a registered charity established to support and advance environmental and cultural stewardship initiatives of Niagara Parks. The Foundation provides a unique opportunity for members of the public and corporations to actively contribute to one of the world’s most beloved public spaces, while generating additional funds to support Niagara Parks’ many responsibilities.
Through a donation to the Niagara Parks Foundation, you can help to support Niagara Parks in the preservation of the priceless nature and heritage along the Niagara River corridor.
Dufferin Islands Visitor Experience and Ecological Initiative
The Dufferin Islands Visitor Experience and Ecological Enhancement Initiative is a long-term project that will focus on three key areas over three years. By restoring stability, addressing aging infrastructure, and developing educational programming, Niagara Parks aims to create a sustainable and inclusive visitor experience that protects the environment and fosters a greater appreciation of this area’s unique history.
In the News
In the News
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NIAGARA FALLS PARK GETS $400,000 TO RESTORE ITS NATURAL ECOLOGY
"While Dufferin Island natural park in Niagara Falls has always been a draw for hikers and walkers, Niagara Parks is looking to even further goose its appeal to visitors and tourists and at the same time, preserve the park itself."
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NIAGARA PARKS PLANTS MORE THAN 200 NEW TREES IN NIAGARA FALLS
"There are more than 200 new trees going in the ground in Niagara Falls as part of an initiative to reintroduce a black oak savannah."
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COASTAL HABITAT RESTORED ON THE NIAGARA RIVER IN ONTARIO
"There’s a community commitment to nature underway at Gonder’s Flats, a formerly degraded site on the Niagara River near Fort Erie. Donated to Niagara Parks in the 1930s, the shoreline property is now being transformed. Wetland restoration and other habitat enhancements are benefitting reptiles, amphibians and birds."
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WILDLIFE ABOUND AT WHIRLPOOL GOLF COURSE BIOBLITZ
"If you happened to have a game at Whirlpool Golf Course in Niagara Falls earlier this summer, there’s a chance you were asked to be an amateur naturalist for the day."
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TTHE GOATS TACKLING ONTARIO'S INVASIVE PLANT PROBLEM
"The provincial government just earmarked $13 million to fight phragmites over the next three years, but in Niagara, the Green Grazers, a 40-strong team of goats, are already on the case. "
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GOATS ARE HELPING NIAGARA PARKS NOW DOWN A BIG PROBLEM
"To stop the spread of phragmites, an invasive reed that's run rampant over an area called Gonder's Flats, environmental planning technician Victoria Kalenuik asked a local farmer to lend "as many goats as possible" for a one-week pilot project."
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