Columbia Wetlands

A river of life begins... in a place of rich diversity and quiet beauty

Take this easy — but URGENT — action to support the Columbia Wetlands

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The Columbia Wetlands are:

• The life support system of a multitude of birds, aquatic animals and mammals
• The birthplace of the Columbia River — one of North America’s mightiest rivers
• The beginning of a system that supplies freshwater to millions of people
• An ecological treasure of global significance

The Columbia Wetlands stretch for 180 kilometres (112 miles) in an ancient rift valley between the B.C. Rockies and the southern Columbia Mountain range, the Purcells. The great Columbia River springs from this biologically-rich beginning, this home of countless creatures, refuge of threatened species, and resting point for migrating birds.

These wetlands are a vital link in the Pacific Flyway, helping hundreds of thousands of birds migrate from north to south every year.

Download the Columbia Wetlands brochure for the full story.

Ours to treasure, ours to protect

Wildsight is working to create layers of long-term protection for the Columbia Wetlands and its watersheds. We are working with recreationalists, biologists, conservationists, community groups and government to ensure this treasure is protected into the future. Interested?

Check out Recent News in the top right corner to find out what’s happening now.

• Go to the Backgrounder: Columbia Wetlands
• Download the Columbia Wetlands brochure.
• How does Columbia Lake fit into this picture?
• Download the Columbia Lake brochure.
• Columbia Wetlands Natural Inspiration - art meets ecology.
• View the art gallery.

The Columbia Wetlands are an important part of our future, and you are an important part of their future.

Join Wildsight and help us secure this precious ecological treasure: a place of pure water, abundant wildlife, and global significance.