Demand action on caribou habitat — no more delays
Southern Mountain Caribou are a threatened species, and they're disappearing fast. Tell Environment Canada that it must act now, before it's too late. Send a pre-written letter today.
Author: Wildsight
Nominate a conservation champion
Do you know a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting nature or environmental education in the Columbia Headwaters region? Nominate her for the 2026 Ellen Zimmerman Award and support her ongoing work and commitment to protecting nature…
Federal government taken to Court over 11-year delay in protecting caribou habitat
Environmental groups, represented by Ecojustice, are taking the Government of Canada to court over its more than 11-year delay in fully mapping critical habitat for threatened Southern Mountain Caribou.
PFAC report highlights forestry problems, but political will remains the barrier to real reform
The Provincial Forest Advisory Committee’s newly released report on forest management acknowledges long-standing problems in B.C.’s forestry system, but ultimately fails to address the core reasons reform has stalled.
Now hiring: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew
Climate Action Technician East Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: Early May to late August, 2026 (exact dates TBD) with the potential for an extension into fall (pending funding and project opportunities). Location: Kimberley is our hub location, with…
Now hiring: Climate Action technician, West Kootenay
Climate Action Technician West Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract dates: Early May to late August 2026 (with the potential to extend into fall, pending funding) Location: Nelson, BC, and area. Occasional travel to project locations further afield such as…
Are the creeks really poisoned? A closer look at Zincton’s contamination claims
Online debate about Zincton Resort has intensified including discussion around the idea that the resort would facilitate the remediation and clean-up of local ‘lead-contaminated’ rivers. We take a closer look at that claim.
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Wildsight challenges Zincton Resort review process in BC Supreme Court
Wildsight has filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court seeking a judicial review of the provincial government’s decision not to require an environmental assessment for the proposed Zincton All-Season Resort.
Ottawa acknowledges serious risks of Fording River mine expansion, orders further assessment
The federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has ruled that the proposed expansion of the Fording River coal mine in BC’s Elk Valley requires further assessment due to the significant potential risks it poses to water, wildlife and…