Thousands of hectares of old growth, caribou habitat under threat

Wildsight, Stand.earth and Wilderness Committee are calling for urgent action as new research sounds the alarm on imminent danger to southernmost caribou from logging.

Wildsight news : Conservation

Wildsight invites Columbia Basin residents to join educational field tours this fall

June 26, 2025 by Wildsight

This September, Wildsight is inviting Columbia Basin residents to camp, explore and learn with us along the Columbia River through two ‘Columbia River Conversations’ Field Tours designed around interactive learning. Participants will learn about the past, present and future of…

Thousands of hectares of old growth, caribou habitat under threat

June 25, 2025 by Wildsight

Wildsight, Stand.earth and Wilderness Committee are calling for urgent action as new research sounds the alarm on imminent danger to southernmost caribou from logging.

“It’s up to you”: A Ktunaxa perspective on water, memory and responsibility

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight

When he speaks, he draws from two worlds — ancient and immediate. A member of the Ktunaxa Nation's Akisqnuk Band, Faro Burgoyne stood before an audience interested in water conservation to share wisdom: this land remembers, and water listens.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Jim Galloway

June 11, 2025 by Wildsight

The Earth has lost a passionate advocate: Jim Galloway passed away in early June at the age of 91. A lifelong environmental advocate, Jim was an active member and volunteer of Wildsight for more than three decades.

Built for cliffs, not change. Help protect their wild homes.

June 5, 2025 by Robyn Duncan

Mountain goats need not just the wild, but the wild they know. And together, we can ensure the landscapes they rely on remain healthy and whole.

Wildsight joins First Nations, others, in demanding withdrawal of provincial Bills 14 and 15

May 22, 2025 by Robyn Duncan

Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the BC government’s overreaching Bills 14 & 15.

Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

May 20, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.

What do the latest snowpack surveys mean for the summer ahead, and the future of B.C.’s power system?

May 20, 2025 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

Graeme Lee Rowlands explores the connection between the snow on our mountains, the water in our rivers and the electricity powering our homes in the context of current events.

Artist highlights mine impacts on Elk Valley wildlife in new commission

May 20, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

Kimberley artist Sam Millard's new painting examines what's at stake if the proposed destruction of Castle Mountain for coal mining proceeds as planned.

BC Timber Sales promises to protect caribou habitat in Revelstoke-Shuswap region

May 20, 2025 by Eddie Petryshen

In an email to Wildsight, the BC Government's own logging agency has signalled its intention to stop new logging developments in core caribou habitat north of Revelstoke.

Upcoming events

Webinar — Old growth logging and caribou in the Revelstoke area
Revelstoke, Regional
Monday, July 14
Join Wildsight Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen and Wildsight Revelstoke's Reanne Harvey to learn about the old growth logging still occurring north of Revelstoke — and explore what it means for our local caribou.
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…
Summer cleanups at Lake Enid
Invermere
June 18 - August 13
Beloved by many, Lake Enid is a beautiful spot for nature appreciation, camping and outdoor recreation. Over summer it can become over-used, and unfortunately…

Thousands of hectares of old growth, caribou habitat under threat

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