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

Recent initiatives
Goats have helped remove more than 140,000 square feet of the invasive pest in just a few weeks.
Biodiversity

OPG’s Niagara Operations awarded Gold Certification by Wildlife Habitat Council

OPG’s Niagara Operations has once again been certified Gold by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

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The 14.8-hectare Big Island Wetland was constructed in 2014 in Prince Edward County as a habitat bank for OPG's operations.
Biodiversity

OPG’s Big Island Wetland benefiting fish production and biodiversity

A unique wetland in Prince Edward County that OPG constructed as a fisheries habitat bank is now a thriving aquatic ecosystem.

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The Saunders visitor centre will be planted with woodland herbs and medicines important to Indigenous people.
Our stories

Indigenous-inspired landscape project continues at OPG’s Saunders Visitor Centre

Guests dropping by OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre will soon enjoy serene views thanks to an Indigenous-inspired landscaping project.

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Hands pat down earth after planting a seedling tree in the ground.

Planting trees

Over the years we have supported the planting of more than 8 million native trees and shrubs, and created habitats throughout the province that support a wide diversity of plant and animal species.

A red knot bird takes flight from a man's hands.

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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A view upward towards a sunny sky from beneath a tree canopy.

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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