Eight projects will enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystems Healthy ecosystems are essential for sustaining biodiversity and community well-being. To support this, Columbia Basin Trust is providing…
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$9.3 million for conservation projects in the Kootenays
For 40 years, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) has helped fund conservation groups, government, Indigenous Nations, and local communities to implement projects that protect…
Blaming HCTF for state of B.C. wildlife unfair and misguided
Letter to the Editor I write regarding Carmen Purdy’s letter of January 26, 2020. Mr. Purdy is correct in his assertion that many wildlife populations…
Conservation Leadership Award for local
The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) was excited to award its annual Conservation Leadership Awards as part of the KCP Fall Gathering that took place in…
Elk Valley Trail (Trans Canada) Update
By Robert Champagne While most of us in the Elk Valley were staying warm and dry through our wet autumn, deep in the woods all…
Seeking community input on Silver Springs Lakes
Silver Springs Lakes is a natural jewel and a recreational magnet; a place near Elko we all love but are not leaving in its pristine…
Nature Trust purchases ‘missing link’ Wigwam Flats property
The Nature Trust of British Columbia is delighted to announce the completion of the purchase of the last privately owned property on Wigwam Flats and…
Fernie Council Connection
2012 Griz Days Partnering Agreement with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce Council February 13 approved the partnering agreement with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce for…