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Title:

Migration of nesting female and hatchling Blanding’s Turtles on Beausoleil Island

Agreement Number:

GC-3278

Agreement Value:

$20,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 19, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026

Description:

This contribution supports Laurentian University to further understand the spatial ecology of the Blanding Turtles, a Species-at-Risk on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. The funds will support a MSc student to conduct an analysis on a multi-year dataset of Blanding’s turtle, including nesting site selection, population distribution and recruitment on Beausoleil Island. The analysis will assist in understanding population dynamics and guide key habitat protection actions at Georgian Bay Islands National Park.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations.

Location:

Sudbury, Ontario, CA P3E 2C6

Reference Number:

154-2025-2026-Q3-00085

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Laurentian University

Federal Riding Name:

Sudbury

Federal Riding Number:

35103

Program:

General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.