St. Mary's field tours highlight forest still under threat

Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.

Wildsight news : Conservation

Ottawa acknowledges serious risks of Fording River mine expansion, orders further assessment

November 3, 2025 by Wildsight

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…

St. Mary’s field tours highlight forest still under threat

October 29, 2025 by Tim Chapman

Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.

A Trouble in the Headwaters film tour is coming to the Kootenays

October 27, 2025 by Wildsight

This fall, we're excited to be bringing back-to-back screenings of Trouble in the Headwaters to Fernie, Golden and Kimberley from November 22-24.

A new era begins for the Elk Valley’s Kootenay Forest Lands

October 23, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

In early October, Elk Valley residents awoke to news that the Nature Conservancy Canada had sealed the deal on the purchase of more than 45,000 hectares (110,000 acres) of the valley for conservation.

Record Ridge mine faces legal challenge as push for protections continues

October 9, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

The fight to protect Record Ridge and its threatened species and ecosystems is far from finished. Several major developments have reshaped the story, including some recent legal action and a Wildsight push for protections.

On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I’ve noticed in my 20 years of teaching

September 2, 2025 by Jill Jennings

My eight-year-old daughter doesn’t go anywhere without her books. They’re her safety net — her escape from the world. But this summer, when we camped at Kootenay Lake, her pile of books sat untouched.

Wildsight renews call for emergency order as B.C. dismisses Record Ridge mine review

August 27, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C. won’t require the proposed Record Ridge mine to undergo an environmental assessment.

Birthing hope in caribou maternity pen

August 26, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Just 25 years ago, nearly 250 southern mountain caribou roamed the central Selkirk Mountains of southern B.C. As of 2023, only 25 remained. The stark numbers tell the story of a herd on the brink of disappearing.

Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

August 25, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

When a coal mine closes, we’re told that reclamation will return the landscape to something close to what it once was. But new research from Alberta shows that even when fully reclaimed, pollution continues to flow.

The proposed Zincton ski resort won’t get an environmental assessment. Where to from here?

August 20, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

In late July, after almost 18 months of deliberating, the B.C. government decided to bypass an environmental assessment for a proposed new ski resort in the province’s spectacular Selkirk Mountains. Instead, the 5,500-hectare Zincton development will…

Upcoming events

12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere
Invermere
Saturday, November 15
One BIG night of 10 films, food/drink, draw prizes, and friends (that’s you!). This is Wildsight Invermere’s awesome fundraiser. Don't miss the live silent auction and online raffle with 3 great outdoor adventures as prizes.
Wildsight Revelstoke AGM
Revelstoke
Thursday, November 20
Join us at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the Wildsight Revelstoke Annual General Meeting.
Raffle for the Wild
Invermere
September 23 - November 21
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Local Colours 2025
Creston Valley
Friday, November 21
Join us for Local Colours: Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, an inspiring evening of nature, art, and storytelling. Local photographers will share stunning images and the stories behind their work on Friday, November 21, fr

St. Mary's field tours highlight forest still under threat

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