W.P.P. woodland caribou, Flyers & Inaturalist site

 
FOW President Vern Fish is in regular communications with W.P.P. Sup. Shannon Lawr and other park staff.   Here's three items they shared from this week's discussions.

Grey Ghosts of Wabakimi -- Woodland Caribou Flyer (open & download)
What can you do to help?   P lease do your part to help ensure that there will always be
woodland caribou in the park:    • Try to avoid camping/ using shore lunches on islands during the vulnerable calving period (May and June).  • Use existing campsites • Stick to trails to reduce the overall footprint on the sensitive lichen-carpeted habitat. • Keep dogs on a leash • If you see a caribou, do not pursue it. Keep your distance and just observe. • If you see a caribou please take time to fill out the sightings chart. • Thanks! The caribou appreciate

Fish for the Future: (Do's & Don'ts) open & download
Wabakimi fishing is among the best in Ontario due to a well managed fishery and remote setting. Let’s help keep it this way for future generations. Catch & Release, Fish First Aid, Gear, Drastic Plastic 

iNaturalist-Ontario
Shannon Walshe-W.P.P. Biologist--  says canoe trippers can contribute to flora and fauna information, monitoring, and protections by entering observations in iNaturalist.
See her interview from last August. 

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