New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

Last month, British Columbia unveiled a new framework that will guarantee First Nations are consulted about mineral claims on their land. It’s a big step forward in bringing B.C.’s antiquated mining laws into the 21st century

Wildsight news : Conservation

Job Posting: Rocky Mountain Trench Society Coordinator

February 14, 2018 by Robyn Duncan

The Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society) is seeking a full-time coordinator. The successful applicant: • Must have related natural resource management qualifications and experience suitable for promoting and delivering grassland ecosystem restoration and conservation activities; • Be responsible…

Closed – Job Posting: Elk Valley Conservation Coordinator

January 31, 2018 by Robyn Duncan

This position has been filled. Job Description The Elk Valley is home to both world class wilderness and wildlife and world class coal deposits. We work to protect the wildlife and water values of this important region, while minimizing our…

Save Our Mountain Caribou Petition delivered to Catherine McKenna!

January 31, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

Thank you for standing up for Mountain Caribou! Last week, long-time Wildsighter Laurel Ralston delivered your Save Our Mountain Caribou petition directly into Catherine McKenna's hands in Ottawa. The petitions from you and nearly 600 others called on…

Will new federal coal mining regulations stop Elk Valley selenium pollution?

January 13, 2018 by Lars Sander-Green

Selenium pollution coming from the Elk Valley coal mines is a major problem and polluted water is harming fish as far downstream as Koocanusa Reservoir. So why isn’t government regulating selenium levels to protect fish, birds and all kinds…

Wolverines, lynx and access management: Speak up on hunting regulation changes

January 12, 2018 by Lars Sander-Green

Should special access be granted to areas closed to the public to protect wildlife values? Should the number of wolverine and lynx being trapped or hunted be reduced? These questions are being asked in the proposed changes to hunting and…

Kimberley volunteers give back to the reindeer this winter

January 3, 2018 by Eddie Petryshen

This spring, pregnant female mountain caribou from the South Selkirk herd will give birth in a protected pen so that they, and their young calves, are safe from predators in the dangerous first six weeks after birth.

Mountain caribou need our help: New agreement is all talk, no action

December 19, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

Across BC, our mountain caribou are disappearing. Habitat destruction and threats from all corners have limited mountain caribou to small islands within their historical range that covered much of the province. After decades of half-measures, Canada and BC have…

Can we keep our mountains wild?

December 9, 2017 by John Bergenske

This year, Wildsight celebrates 30 years of protecting wildlife, clean water and wild places. It’s been quite the journey...

Canada & BC reach historic agreement to protect mountain caribou—but will it be enough?

November 28, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

The governments of Canada and British Columbia last week announced an agreement to protect threatened mountain caribou in part of the province. This historic agreement between the federal and provincial governments is the first ever agreement reached under Section 11…

Selenium in the Elk Valley: Are we locking in centuries of water pollution?

November 20, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

Late last month, Teck Coal announced plans to shut down their Line Creek water treatment plant. The plant was designed to remove selenium contamination from water flowing out of mine waste dumps and into the Elk River, but instead it…

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New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

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