Submitted by Wildsight Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year,…
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The drying of the Columbia Wetlands
“Playing beaver” to restore water The water stewardship work in this story is located on the unceded shared territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people,…
Kat Hartwig receives EK Conservation Leadership Award
Submitted by Kootenay Conservation Program The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) announced the recipients of its annual Conservation Leadership Awards last month as part of the…
Kootenay Connect offers hope for species at risk
Extended federal funding helps Kootenay region contribute to global biodiversity conservation targets What do grizzly bears, badgers, and western painted turtles have in common? They…
Cranbrook biologist on quest to find B.C. biodiversity hotspots
Faces & Places: Ian Adams Story by Nicole Trigg The Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada (WCS) is heading up the process of identifying Key Biodiversity…
Connecting youth, the climate crisis and water
Submitted by Living Lakes Canada and Wildsight Youth Climate Corps members attach chicken wire to cottonwood trees. As these trees age, they can provide excellent…
Connecting people to connect wildlife
Kootenay Connect offers innovative approach to conservation efforts in region By Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program With heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought becoming…
Building on Ellen’s Legacy
Submitted by Wildsight Parson resident Ellen Zimmerman cared deeply about conservation up and down the Upper Columbia River watershed and was a tireless advocate for…
Wildsight establishes Ellen Zimmerman Award
Wildsight has established an annual award that recognizes and honours Golden’s legendary Ellen Zimmerman. “Ellen Zimmerman was a champion of the Columbia Wetlands, a fighter…
A chance for local youth to paddle and learn
This July, 16 Columbia Basin youth will paddle the mighty Columbia River for 15 days through Wildsight’s Columbia River Field School—for high school credit. The…