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 : Golden Branch

The Fight of a Lifetime: An Interview with Ellen Zimmerman

November 7, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Lindsay Cuff: You just had a major victory in your environmental career: the third and final part of a boating regulation meant to protect the Columbia River adjacent to the Columbia Wetlands was enacted.

Job Opportunity: Communications and Development Coordinator

November 3, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Communications and Development Coordinator (One year, half-time contract, with potential to renew) Start Date: Position begins January 3, 2017, with two to three training days in mid-December Hours: 20-24 hours a week, to be determined Salary: $22…

Columbia Wetlands Complex Receives Long Awaited Protection

October 19, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

After 16 years of tireless effort from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, the final part of a three-part boating regulation, created to minimize threats to the Columbia Wetland ecosystem and enhance public safety, was enacted today.

Living with Bears

October 6, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

Fall is my favourite time of year – harvest season is in full swing and root cellars are being stocked for the winter, our communities and the alpine come alive with the golden shimmer of the larch trees, the rivers run…

Summer Wild Times

July 4, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Our summer print newsletter is hot off the presses, featuring summer hikes and paddles, branch events, new initiatives and inspiring people. Check it out! Wild Times Summer 2016 PLUS: Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch Update Invermere Branch Update Golden Branch Update Elk…

Quiet Waters, Living Wetlands

June 6, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

Canoe tripping in the spring is my favourite way to explore the Columbia Wetlands. One morning in May, I watched from my canoe as 25 Great Blue Herons circled high before swooping down, arranging themselves one by one in trees…

Take Action: Support Boating Regulation on the Columbia

April 12, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

You have an important opportunity to support a proposed boating regulation limiting boats to 20 hp on the upper Columbia River, extending from Fairmont Hot Springs to Donald, excluding Lake Windermere.

Annual Report 2015! Hot off the Press!

March 16, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Thank you all, our supporters, funders, partners, members, volunteers and friends for an amazing year. Together, we got kids outside connecting with nature, we trained people to monitor their water, we held farmers' markets and film festivals, and kept the…

Letter to the Editor: Take Action against Harmful Herbicides

March 3, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Recently, BC Timber Sales forwarded a referral to Wildsight of their proposed new Integrated Pest Management Plan for the Golden Timber area. The maps attached to the plan highlight vast areas potentially proposed for pesticide treatment, extending throughout the Golden…

Waterbird Survey Updates

January 15, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Happy New Year! Our first year of the Columbia Wetlands Water Bird Survey was a great success, and to celebrate, we wanted to share some of the highlights with you. Over 14,000 individual birds were counted during the spring…

Upcoming events

Plant-based potluck
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, April 19
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Wildsight Elk Valley Earth Day Competition
Elk Valley
Tuesday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action for nature and win incredible local prizes!
Earth Day Community Clean-up!
Golden
Tuesday, April 22
Join us at Reflection Lake for a community clean-up and potluck dinner! This annual event is back! Started decades ago by the late Ellen…
Community Cleanup for Earth Week
Invermere
Saturday, April 26
Calling all Earth Enthusiasts! Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting garbage around Lake Windermere or in your streets, parks or favourite outdoor spaces, and drop…
Co-Community Cleanup 2025
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 22 - April 26
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.

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

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