shoreLINES: Stories from our guides and guardians
Pukaskwa National Park
shoreLINES is a quarterly newsletter intended to keep our partners and stakeholders informed about Parks Canada's activities and heritage places in Northern Ontario.
Putting fire to work for conservation
By Jeralyn Bohm
This spring, Parks Canada staff conducted a prescribed fire on a small area of the meadow at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site. While the flames may have been the most exciting part of the multi-year project, work remains to evaluate the fire’s impact on the site’s cultural and natural resources.
Powerhouse stabilization overview
By Brendan Hodgson and Svenja Hansen
This is the third in a series of stories about the Powerhouse, which sits at the core of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. Work to stabilize the structure began in December 2023, and is expected to continue for approximately two years. Now is the time to have a look at the technology that was cutting edge 130 years ago and is usually hidden.
By Misko Finlayson
Picture this! You wake up in your tent to the sound of songbirds singing early in the morning. You get dressed, eat a filling breakfast, grab your gear, and walk 300 meters to your worksite…which happens to be on a fire. Welcome to a wonderful day on the fireline!
We are pleased to share that Parks Canada has released a What We Heard Report on proposed general regulations for national marine conservation areas (NMCAs).
By Aidan Fehr
Lake Superior’s history can be hard to find as some of it lies just below the surface. A Heritage Presenter from Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area dove into the Hudson's Bay Company Archives to uncover a piece of Lake Superior's past and make the connection to the present.
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