Think Locally, Act Globally: Patagonia and Jumbo Wild
In late 2014, our long-running Jumbo Wild campaign was selected as Patagonia’s environmental spotlight for the coming year. We had no idea that our small, local campaign was under consideration.
Wildsight news : Conservation
Mountain Caribou: Minister McKenna must stand up for habitat
We are losing our mountain caribou. Across the Kootenays and Columbia, caribou populations are dwindling, with only eight herds left. North of Revelstoke, more than 100 caribou remain, but further south, herd sizes range from roughly thirty to a single…
Gibraltar Mountain Lookout: Bighorn Sheep Habitat Protected
Earlier this year, we wrote about a proposal for a lodge at Gibraltar Mountain Lookout. We asked you to submit comments to Front Counter BC to oppose this lodge, which threatened winter range for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and their…
Grizzly Bear Connectivity or Another Subdivision?
UPDATE: Bad news for bears today. The subdivision was approved by the RDEK on August 4, with local Area A director Mike Sosnowski and Fernie Mayor Mary Guiliano voting for the subdivision and against the bears, despite strong local opposition…
Job Posting: Conservation Program Coordinator
This position has been filled. Job Posting: Conservation Program Coordinator Hourly Wage: $18/hour Location: Kimberley, BC Hours: 40 hours per week, travel, evenings and weekend work are required Date Range: May 15, 2017-August 31, 2017 About us: Wildsight…
In Search of the Wolverine (Canadian Geographic)
There are few animals as badass as the wolverine. And yet, while they are known for their tenacity and fearlessness, wolverines are in trouble. Wolverines need space to roam, perhaps more than any other mammal, and they need deep snowpacks…
The Awakening: Bears Are Back!
Spring has arrived, and as we all head to the hills to revel in spring flowers and leafing trees, remember that we won't be the only ones doing so - bears are waking up from another long winter nap.
Do Not Disturb: Nesting Season on the Columbia Wetlands
Spring is unmistakably in the air again and that familiar desire to get out on the water has returned too. But before we grab our gear and vessels and head out on the open water, now is a perfect time…
What’s At Stake?
Does Invermere need a recreation access management plan? Does it matter how many trails there are in the backcountry? What can we do to ensure nature is left intact for future generations? Pat Morrow has assembled a collection of photos…
Feeding Elk is not the Solution
Feeding elk has been promoted as helpful and even necessary during this snowy winter in the East Kootenay. But is feeding elk really best for the animals? Experienced wildlife biologists have repeatedly argued that feeding elk can do more harm…