The A2A region is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including many rare and endangered species. From beavers to opossums, turtles to salamanders, and moose to bobcats, this corridor plays a vital role in facilitating wildlife migration between Algonquin Park, Adirondack Park, and surrounding areas.
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As one of the last remaining large-scale, intact forest and wetland linkages in eastern North America, the A2A region offers the best remaining potential for wildlife movement across the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence system.
The Thousand Islands-Frontenac region, situated at the pinch-point of the A2A corridor, boasts exceptional biodiversity. Its location at the intersection of two major migrational pathways—the Frontenac Arch and the St. Lawrence River Valley—contributes to its richness. Here, five diverse forest regions converge, creating a myriad of habitats and ample opportunities for different species. The region's complex geology, rugged terrain, and unique climatic conditions further enhance its ecological diversity, making it a refuge for many species at risk.
By conserving, connecting, and enhancing landscapes within the A2A region, we can safeguard this critical corridor and bolster its ecological integrity. Doing so will ensure that wildlife have the freedom to roam, mate, find food, and carry out their lives undisturbed.
The Thousand Islands-Frontenac region, situated at the pinch-point of the A2A corridor, boasts exceptional biodiversity. Its location at the intersection of two major migrational pathways—the Frontenac Arch and the St. Lawrence River Valley—contributes to its richness. Here, five diverse forest regions converge, creating a myriad of habitats and ample opportunities for different species. The region's complex geology, rugged terrain, and unique climatic conditions further enhance its ecological diversity, making it a refuge for many species at risk.
By conserving, connecting, and enhancing landscapes within the A2A region, we can safeguard this critical corridor and bolster its ecological integrity. Doing so will ensure that wildlife have the freedom to roam, mate, find food, and carry out their lives undisturbed.
Learn more about species at risk in the A2A region
Canada
Federal Species at Risk Registry
Ontario Species at Risk
U.S
Federal Endangered Species List
N.Y. State Endangered Species List
Federal Species at Risk Registry
Ontario Species at Risk
U.S
Federal Endangered Species List
N.Y. State Endangered Species List
Species-At-Risk in Thousand Islands National Park, Ontario, Canada
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Endangered
American Ginseng Butternut Cerulean Warbler Eastern Loggerhead Shrike Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid Henslow's Sparrow King Rail Little Brown Myotis Northern Bobwhite Northern Myotis Pale-bellied Frost Lichen Spotted Turtle Tri-colored Bat Yellow-breasted Chat |
Threatened
American eel American water-willow Bank Swallow Barn Swallow Black Ash Blanding's Turtle Blunt-lobed Woodsia Bobolink Canada Warbler Chimney Swift Common Nighthawk Deerberry Eastern Meadowlark Golden- Winged Warbler Gray Ratsnake Least Bittern Lesser Yellowlegs Olive-sided Flycatcher Pugnose Shiner Red Headed Woodpecker Western Chorus Frog Whip-poor-will Wood Thrush Grey Fox Spiny Softshell |
Special Concern
Bridle Shiner Broad Beech Fern Eastern Musk Turtle Eastern Ribbonsnake Eastern Wood Pewee Five- Lined Skink Grass Pickerel Horned Grebe Lake Sturgeon Louisiana Waterthrush Midland Painted Turtle Milksnake Monarch Butterfly Northern Map Turtle Peregrine Falcon (anatum) Rusty Blackbird Short-Eared Owl Silver Lamprey Snapping Turtle Swamp Rose Mallow Yellow Rail Yellow-Banded Bumble bee |
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Did you know that in Ontario, 75% of reptiles and 35% of amphibians are listed as nationally and provincially at risk?
Ontario Nature's ORAA publication contains current knowledge of the distribution of reptiles and amphibians in Ontario, including more than 60 species of turtles, salamanders, snakes and other herptiles. This publication will help inform ongoing conservation work and increase public awareness and appreciation of Ontario's herptiles and their plight. Check it out today!
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Roads pose a serious threat to wildlife. There is no point in Southern Ontario further than 1.5 km from a road.
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Historical trends have shown that Ontario’s road network has increased five-fold between 1935 and 1995, and will continue to expand in order to meet the demands of an estimated 30% population growth by 2031. While road mortality has been well-documented for amphibians, turtles, and snakes, less is known about the impacts on mammals and birds. Effective solutions like wildlife crossing structures and fencing can reduce roadkill and landscape fragmentation, but require precise, species-specific data. Although road agencies collect data mainly on large mammals, citizen science is filling in crucial gaps, especially for smaller animals. This iNaturalist project equips citizen scientists and road workers with tools to collect data that will inform road impact assessments and improve wildlife conservation efforts. Start contributing today!
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Have you ever caught an odd-looking fish and wondered what was wrong with it?
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The Funky Fish Guide, developed by The St. Lawrence River (Cornwall/Akwesasne) Remedial Action Plan team, is a valuable resource for identifying and understanding abnormalities in fish from the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries. It helps anglers, biologists, and environmental enthusiasts recognize unusual fish conditions, explore their causes, and learn about the health of local aquatic ecosystems. By sharing photos of any "funky fish" you encounter, you can contribute to raising awareness and supporting conservation efforts. Share your pictures for the chance to get featured in future editions and on social media. Get your Funky Fish Guide today!
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