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Protecting biodiversity

At Ontario Power Generation, we have spent decades protecting and nurturing Ontario’s biodiversity. It’s a fundamental part of our operations, and our longstanding commitment to Ontario's natural habitats has made us a recognized leader in biodiversity protection.

See how our company-wide efforts follow the "Four R's" of Biodiversity, and extend beyond the boundaries of Ontario.

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“4 Rs” of biodiversity

Retain Ecology

OPG protects ecologically significant areas

Restore Habitats

OPG works to rebuild damaged or degraded habitats

Replace Habitats

We fight to replace the natural habitats Ontario has lost

Recover Species

OPG works to recover at-risk species in each habitat

Our Stories
Dan Gibson, OPG Senior Environmental Specialist, and Melodie Tessier, OPG Site Environmental Advisor, with one of the lake sturgeons that was relocated on the Mattagami River.
Biodiversity

Lake sturgeon back in safe waters after summer relocation on Mattagami River

In August, OPG employees once again took to the waters in northeastern Ontario to tag and relocate stranded lake sturgeon.

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A ceremony was held in August to mark the completion of the centre island of the butterfly and herb garden.
Community

New butterfly and herb garden takes root at Saunders visitor centre

Our Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre just got a little greener.

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The 60-square-kilometre Minesing Wetlands has been called “the Everglades of the north."
Biodiversity

Protecting the Minesing Wetlands, the Everglades of the north

Just 12 kilometres west of Barrie, sits one of the largest and least disturbed wetland areas remaining in southern Ontario.

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Committed to conservation

We help create and care for wetlands, woodlands, greenspaces and nature trails across Ontario. Learn more about how we partner to protect biodiversity.

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Planting trees

Over the years we have supported the planting of more than 7 million native trees and shrubs, and created habitats throughout the province that support a wide diversity of plant and animal species.

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Wildlife preservation

See how twelve of our generating sites have achieved Wildlife Habitat Certifications over the past 10 years, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and the conservation of biodiversity.

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Habitat preservation

OPG strategically focuses on funding projects that help to protect and restore the natural heritage system of habitat corridors across Ontario. With this program, we fund woodland, wetland, grassland, and lakes and river projects.

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