Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

Wildsight has asked Canada to appoint an independent panel of experts to review the environmental impacts of a proposed mine expansion in British Columbia’s Elk Valley.

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Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

March 25, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight has asked Canada to appoint an independent panel of experts to review the environmental impacts of a proposed mine expansion in British Columbia’s Elk Valley.

Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

March 16, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

When a couple approached New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg’s display at a market, she was surprised when it wasn’t her prints they were interested in: it was the Beech tree she’d line-drawn on her booth’s…

Why small gains on Elk Valley water pollution don’t mean the problem is solved

February 25, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

There are finally signs of improvement on water pollution from metallurgical coal mining in B.C.’s Elk Valley. But the Elk Valley’s water pollution problem is far from resolved, and it likely won’t be for many decades.

Demand action on caribou habitat — no more delays

February 17, 2026 by Wildsight

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.

Protections for the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness move one step closer to reality

February 11, 2026 by Reanne Harvey

Wildsight applauds the City of Revelstoke for passing a motion to bring forward a resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), urging the province to protect the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness, just north of Revelstoke.

Nominate a conservation champion

February 11, 2026 by Wildsight

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…

Lone mountain caribou bull in winter alpine landscape

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Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

Wildsight news : Conservation

Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

Why small gains on Elk Valley water pollution don’t mean the problem is solved

Demand action on caribou habitat — no more delays

Protections for the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness move one step closer to reality

Nominate a conservation champion

Federal government taken to Court over 11-year delay in protecting caribou habitat

PFAC report highlights forestry problems, but political will remains the barrier to real reform

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B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues

Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

Wildsight news : Conservation

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