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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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…
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…
Wildlife and fish violation ticket fines increased
Those who commit offences that harm wildlife and fish, including illegal hunting and angling, now face higher fines. Violation ticket fines issued under the Wildlife…
First Nation and BCWF call for investigation and penalties
The B.C. Wildlife Federation and the Yaqan Nukiy Lower Kootenay Band are calling on the federal government to immediately investigate alleged violations of the Fisheries…
Arrow Lakes impacts top of mind in Treaty negotiations
By Kathy Eichenberger Op-Ed Commentary As British Columbia’s lead in negotiations with the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, I would like to…
Three more lakes surveyed in Columbia Basin
Three more lakes in the Upper Columbia Basin have been surveyed this summer through Living Lakes Canada’s Foreshore Inventory Management Planning (FIMP) program. St. Mary’s Lake in…
Columbia Lake foreshore survey report now available
As the popularity of Columbia Lake grows, both as a recreational hotspot and a scenic place to live, monitoring the lake’s foreshore is just as…
Joseph Creek channel work given green light
Ongoing flooding and erosion issues in a portion of Joseph Creek will start being corrected in the coming week, after years of reduced channel capacity…
FWCP’s Columbia region seeks new board member
If you have experience in conserving and enhancing local fish and wildlife, then you may be interested joining the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program’s (FWCP)…