Preserving Ontario's habitats

At Ontario Power Generation we believe that operating sustainably is a business responsibility which is why we have been supporting conservation organizations since 2000.

In managing our sites, we strive to maintain or enhance significant natural areas of concern and have partnered with recognized biodiversity stewards across the province to protect Ontario’s most vulnerable natural landscapes.

See how we are helping to build a more sustainable Ontario.

Habitat preservation

Our habitat impact by the numbers.

Environment

8 Million

Trees/shrubs planted on more than 1,800 acres since 2000

Grasslands

210 Acres

Of grassland created since 2014

Wetlands

102 Acres

Of wetland created since 2015

Recent initiatives
A newly installed Motus receiver at the Des Joachims Generating Station.
Our stories

New Motus tracker at OPG’s Des Joachims GS helping to keep an eye on birds

OPG is continuing to keep eyes on the skies to help track bird migrations.

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A photo of a bank swallow in flight
Our stories

Innovative bird habitat now in operation at Pickering Nuclear

An artificial bank swallow habitat is now in operation at OPG’s Pickering Nuclear Generating Station site.

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A history of partnership

Supporting Ontario’s rich biodiversity is something that is integral to our business. This isn’t just about being a good corporate citizen, it’s about doing what’s right to protect, restore and maintain our environment for future generations.

In 2000, we introduced our Regional Biodiversity Program which actively supports conservation organizations with a focus on reforestation projects and protecting wetlands, grasslands and lake and river projects.

Nurturing our station properties

Twelve of OPG’s generating sites have achieved “Wildlife at Work” certification and six of our sites have been further certified for their “Corporate Lands for Learning” programs by the Wildlife Habitat Council. These sites have both protected and enhanced wildlife habitats on their properties, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship and the conservation of native biodiversity. For example, our Nanticoke site features 24 hectares of transformed, diverse woodland and grassland habitats, now home to species at risk, like the bobolink and meadowlark.

Conservation authority employee in small metal boat by tall grasses.

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Since 2014, we’ve partnered with NCC to support work in the globally significant Minesing Wetlands (the Everglades of the North) which includes public engagement, tree planting and invasive species control.

Learn about NCC
Heartland Forest wet meadow.

Heartland Forest Nature Experience

We’ve been a proud partner of Heartland since 2016. In 2018, we worked with Heartland to help restore a 25 acre wet meadow for pollinators with a 60 m accessible trail loop.

Learn about Heartland
A monarch butterfly perched on an orange flower.

Essex Region Conservation Authority

With the help of OPG, ERCA is working to increase the forest cover in Essex to 12%, helping expand natural corridors in a highly fragmented landscape while providing diverse habitat for the many species at risk needing space to thrive in the area.

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

LEAF

LEAF is a non-for-profit dedicated to protecting and improving the urban forest. We’ve partnered with LEAF to promote the importance of trees and engaging citizens in urban forest stewardship through planting, education and training.

Learn about LEAF