New National Certification Initiative Helps Communities Conserve Bats at Risk of Extinction

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire New National Certification Initiative Helps Communities Conserve Bats at Risk of ExtinctionAuthor of the article:Municipalities, Indigenous communities and campuses across Canada are now invited to apply for a new bat-friendly certification initiative. Visit BatFriendlyCommunities.ca to learn more. Photo of Little Brown Bat in roost by James Pagé, Canadian Wildlife Federation. GNWOTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), in partnership with the BC Community Bat Program and Wildlife Conservation Society Canada’s Alberta Community Bat Program, have launched the national Bat-friendly Community Certification initiative to help communities conserve the endangered mammals.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“Bats in Canada need our help,” said James Pagé, CWF species at risk and biodiversity specialist. “Communities can play an important role in helping bats recover while creating healthier ecosystems for many other wildlife species.”Bats play an essential role in healthy ecosystems by consuming vast numbers of insects each night, benefiting agriculture, forests and communities, Pagé said. Yet nearly half of the 18 bat species found in Canada are now considered at risk, with populations continuing to decline due to threats including habitat loss and the devastating spread of White-nose Syndrome.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe new Bat-friendly Community Certification initiative provides municipalities with practical, science-based actions they can take to protect bat habitat, educate residents and demonstrate leadership in wildlife conservation.Communities participating in the certification initiative will work toward goals that include:Protecting, restoring and enhancing habitat for batsPromoting public education and awareness about the importance of batsProviding information resources enabling community residents to get involved while ensuring people avoid contact with batsConnecting communities across CanadaThere are currently 10 communities certified as bat-friendly in British Columbia.While this initiative is for community-based organizations, the public can also get involved by visiting HelptheBats.ca.For more information about certification, visit BatFriendlyCommunities.ca.About the Canadian Wildlife Federation:The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to conserving the wildlife and habitats in Canada for the use and enjoyment of all. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on wildlife and the environment, carrying out actions to conserve and restore species and habitats, developing and delivering conservation education programs, advocating for changes to government policy and programs, and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. For more information, visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca.About the BC Community Bat Program:The BC Community Bat Program is a province-wide, not-for-profit network working to conserve British Columbia’s bats, through public awareness, help with bats in buildings, and citizen-science monitoring.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About the Alberta Community Bat Program:The Alberta Community Bat Program started in 2015 through discussions with the Alberta Bat Action Team (ABAT). They are now part of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada’s Western Canada Bat Conservation Program.CONTACT: media@cwf-fcf.org orDavid DeRocco Senior Manager Marketing and Events davidd@cwf-fcf.org1-613-599-9594 x 279Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.