Return to Redrock
We returned to Redrock during a thunderstorm. As we drove up the muddy logging road, it began to drizzle slightly; by the time we returned to our cars an hour later it was a full on downpour.
Wildsight news : Conservation
BC’s critical mineral push and the erosion of accountability
British Columbia is currently in the grips of a "critical mineral" frenzy, accelerating approvals for projects in the name of a clean energy transition and economic security. Governments argue faster permitting is essential to remain competitive and secure minerals needed…
Can forest waste help build healthier soils?
The Creston Community Forest is a local treasure. Spanning 21,000 hectares near the rural community of Creston, B.C, its network of trails makes it a popular recreation destination. The nonprofit-run forest also supports local jobs and generates…
Help us stand up for caribou in Canada’s highest court, and in the ancient forests that are vital to their survival
The Southern Mountain Caribou of B.C.’s Columbia Mountains are in trouble. Their migration ranges are contracting by up to 25% a decade, and eight of 18 ‘deep-snow’ herds across the broader region are now functionally extinct
Conservation through the lens of lichens — an interview with lichenologist Toby Spribille
Toby Spribille was 18 years old when he first discovered a new-to-western-science species of lichen, and became hooked on lichenology. “I realized there was quite a bit of unrecognized species diversity among lichens,” says the now world…
Take action: Stop the rollback of Canada’s environmental laws
The federal government is threatening to unravel Canada’s hard-won safety net of environmental protections to fast-track major projects like mines, ports and pipelines.
Where mountains once stood
Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.
The billion-dollar blind spot in BC’s mine cleanup system
British Columbia’s mine cleanup policy is built on a simple principle: companies should pay to clean up the environmental damage they cause. But as mining projects expand and pollution risks grow, an important question remain
Photo story: Life in a burned forest
At first glance, you might assume a burned forest is devoid of life. But a few minutes spent in one is all it takes to realize you are in fact witnessing the renewal of an ecosystem.
Forests, water and our future: A community conversation
Join an evening of community conversation about our forests and watersheds next Wednesday, April 15th. Experts Dr. Garry Merkel and Dr. Younes Alila will join Wildsight conservation specialists Eddie Petryshen and Tim Chapman at Grist and Mash Brewery in Kimberley…