As Halloween approaches, bat enthusiasts around B.C. are celebrating and supporting bats by participating in International Bat Week (October 24-31). Bat Week is all about…
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Project boosting bat conservation in B.C.
Organizations working to protect B.C.’s threatened bat species just got a boost — over $185,000 in grants to monitor bat populations, encourage public participation in…
Fishing for facts to help Westslope Cutthroat Trout
Summer is all about fishing for many folks in the Elk River watershed, but do we have all the facts to keep it sustainable and…
Saving land for bears and badgers
The Nature Trust of BC today (July 18) announced the protection of the Columbia River Wetlands – Edgewater property, conservation lands covering 423 acres (171.5…
Invasive mussels monitoring continues in region
More than 10 lakes in the East Kootenay will be sampled for invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels this year, thanks to a $17,305 grant approved…
Annual count seeks bat roosts and volunteers
Bat Count contributes to surveillance for white-nose syndrome across the province It can be difficult to know how to help endangered wildlife such as the…
Public help needed to monitor for bat disease
WANTED: Reports of dead bats and of bats flying during winter B.C. bats are threatened by disease, and researchers are again asking for the public…
Got bats in your belfry?
Are you noticing more bats around your house or property? You are not alone! Mid-summer is the time when landowners typically notice more bat activity,…
Learn to Fish, Rod Loan Programs available
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is inviting families to expand their outdoor adventure horizons with free family fishing activities in the East Kootenay. Held…
Seeking volunteers and roosts for BC Bat Counts
The Kootenay Community Bat Program (KCBP) is seeking volunteers and bat colonies for the Annual Bat Count. This citizen-science initiative encourages residents to count bats…