New Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) have been identified in British Columbia thanks to the presence of rare and threatened frogs. The new designation identifies several…
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Important bird habitat in RM Trench now protected
Breeding birds and elk among wildlife to benefit from conservation project Grassland-reliant species in the Rocky Mountain Trench now have more protected habitat thanks…
Conservation fund projects tour hailed a success
Elected officials from throughout the Kootenay Boundary region came early to the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) convention recently to learn more about…
Ecosystem projects create meaningful impact
Ten environmental projects supported by Columbia Basin Trust Groups around the Columbia Basin are undertaking major projects to enhance biodiversity and ecosystems in the region…
260 ha of land near Canal Flats acquired for conservation
The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Kootenay River Ranch Conservation Area just got bigger, thanks to the support of numerous funding partners. This project enhances…
Managing conservation lands ‘natural’ choice for biologist
Faces & Places: Richard Klafki Story by Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program Growing up in Golden, it was only natural that Richard Klafki was passionate…
Trust gives $3 million to ecosystem enhancement projects
Improving health and biodiversity in local ecosystems Five large-scale projects will be significantly improving ecosystem health in the Columbia Basin, bringing areas closer to their…
Bringing a wetland back requires team effort
People love before and after transforming photos. The picture above shows a large depleted gravel pit north of Hosmer on October 23 and on the…
Restoration project creates habitat for species-at-risk
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has completed the first phase of a project to restore over nine hectares of wetlands near the community of…
Google to create virtual version of popular trail
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has taken the first step towards sharing the vistas of the Dutch Creek Hoodoos with the world. In partnership with…