National parks are now a vector for the spread of aquatic invasives to B.C. as Canada failing to protect lakes and rivers from invasive species: BCWF The B.C….
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Two new CWD cases confirmed in Kootenays
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship reports it has received confirmation two deer harvested in the Kootenays have tested positive for chronic wasting…
BCWF 50/50 jackpot passes $200k
Every ticket supports fish, wildlife and habitat projects across B.C. The B.C. Wildlife Federation’s (BCWF) Bag Big Bucks 50/50 draw has passed a major milestone….
Grizzly conflicts bound to keep rising: BCWF
Submitted by B.C. Wildlife Federation Recent attacks by grizzly bears are a reminder that we are increasingly in conflict with these giant predators. Grizzlies are the animal most…
B.C. needs federal help to combat invasive mussels
By Patricia Weber, Environmental Law Centre and Jesse Zeman, B.C. Wildlife Federation Op-Ed Commentary When a mussel-infested boat from Ontario was intercepted on its way to…
The rush to mine B.C. is stealing from future generations
By Jesse Zeman Op-Ed Commentary The provincial government’s rush to approve mines is essentially stealing from future generations without compensation. That must change. Every non-renewable…
Fishing Forever event coming to Kootenay Trout Hatchery
Every year, B.C. fish and game clubs and outdoors organizations host Fishing Forever events in their communities, where volunteers help seniors and people with diverse…
In challenging times, don’t forget wild foods are tariff-proof
By Jesse Zeman Op-Ed Commentary Amid all the anxiety about Canada’s future and our relationship with our neighbours to the south, it’s easy to forget…
Experts to present on CWD strategy in Cranbrook
Provincial wildlife biologist Holger Bohm and biosecurity expert Jessica Russel will present options to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal illness affecting…
BCWF urges funding for CWD fight
The B.C. Wildlife Federation is urging the provincial government to increase funding for surveillance and testing after a third case of Chronic Wasting Disease was…