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
“It’s up to you”: A Ktunaxa perspective on water, memory and responsibility
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
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.
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
From floaties to footprints: The growing impact of users on the Columbia River
Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging you to consider the impact of your activity.