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The official account of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Terms of use https://nitter.cf/t.co/DXb6q1Rw1t. En français: @ONressources

Ontario, Canada
Joined February 2009
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(1/2) REMINDER: The prescribed burn plan for slash pile burning will be carried out in the Trout Lake and Red Lake Forests between November 20, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
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(2/2) Visit Natural Resources Information Portal for Trout Lake Forest ontario.ca/5acd6 and for Red Lake Forest ontario.ca/efb4a.
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As the 2026 wildland fire season comes to an end, we're recognizing the incredible efforts of the wildland fire crews who helped keep people and communities safe. Learn more about how Ontario prepares for and responds to wildland fires at ontario.ca/page/forest-wildl…
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Ontario is investing $540,000 to protect communities from flooding through science and research.
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This new Collaborative Research Agreement with the University of Waterloo will modernize watershed management tools to protect Ontario communities, infrastructure and natural resources for future generations. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources retweeted
(1/3) Today, the government released the 2026 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario.
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(1/2) The prescribed burn plan for slash pile burning will be carried out in the Trout Lake and Red Lake Forests between November 20, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
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(2/2) Visit Natural Resources Information Portal for Trout Lake Forest ontario.ca/5acd6 and for Red Lake Forest ontario.ca/efb4a.
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Wolf or coyote? 🐺 Wolves are longer, taller and heavier, with broader muzzles and proportionally smaller, rounded ears. Coyotes are smaller, with narrower muzzles and proportionally larger, pointy ears. Upload a photo to iNaturalist and experts can help with identification.
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Slithering into your feed with an important reminder...🐍 More than half of Ontario’s snake species are at risk. Here’s some ways that you can help make a difference: •don’t handle or harm them •keep their habitat undisturbed •stay alert and avoid them while driving
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Get ready to make a splash with your artwork! 🐟🎨 The Kids’ Fish Art Contest is open to Ontario students in Grades 4-12. Create a drawing or painting featuring a walleye or northern pike and you could win a $200 SAIL gift card and tickets to the 2027 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show.
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and thank the dedicated Indigenous firefighting personnel who help protect Ontario’s communities, people and natural resources throughout wildland fire season. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and service.
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources retweeted
Calling all young Ontario artists! The 24th annual Kids' Fish Art Contest is officially open! Ontario students between grades 4 and 12 are invited to grab their pencils, paints and creativity, and start drawing a walleye or northern pike. Plus, three winners will receive a $200 SAIL gift card, plus tickets to the March 2027 Toronto Sportsmen's Show! Check out our website to learn more about the contest at ontario.ca/FishArtContest.
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources retweeted
October is Women’s History Month!  Follow us all month long to learn more about programs in Ontario that support and celebrate women. Let’s recognize the rich history of women in Ontario and how they have helped to build the great province that it is today.
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The prescribed burn plan for slash pile burning will be carried out in the Pic Forest between November 1, 2026 and February 15, 2027. Visit Natural Resources Information Portal ontario.ca/78351.
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Our natural heritage staff recently bioblitzed Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island in the Kawarthas, reporting more than 1,000 observations of 443 species! Curious what they found? Visit inaturalist.org/projects/202…
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We're investing $5.1 million to help advance plans to restart the Espanola pulp mill. This investment will help support up to 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs while strengthening Ontario's forestry supply chain. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… #ONRuralWeek
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To protect Ontario from invasive species, the government is investing $5 million in 119 projects focused on managing and preventing phragmites. We are taking action today so that future generations can enjoy our province’s lands and waterways. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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