Laws of the land
In late September, British Columbia's Supreme Court gave the province 18 months to update its Mineral Tenure Act. The decision has significant implications for both reconciliation and environmental protections in the province.
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Beavers: Our unsung climate heroes
From stopping wildfires in their tracks, to mitigating floods and the impacts of drought, beavers do a lot to keep our homes safe and the environment healthy.
Hiring Evergreens Lead Grower – Elk Valley Branch
Position: Lead Grower – Evergreens Farm Deadline to apply: November 4th, 2023 Compensation: $20-25/hour Scope: Part-time – 20+ hours/week Target Start Date: January 2024 Location: Fernie, BC NOTE: YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR NEAR FERNIE TO APPLY…
With gratitude and love, thanks to Baiba
Long-time Wildsight volunteer Baiba Morrow has stepped down as president of the Invermere Wildsight branch after 14 years of service to the organization. And while she is still involved with several passion projects at the branch, we'd like…
United for old growth
Join us at a rally for old growth on the provincial day of action, Sept 28th.
In Nelson at MLA Brittny Anderson's office or in Revelstoke.
New Conservation Director sets sights on protecting and connecting our shared home
There's no place like home. And for Casey Brennan, there's nothing better than working to protect this special place we call home. After more than a decade gaining valuable experience in both the private and the international ENGO…
Jim and Laura Duncan Water Education Fund
Fuelled by a deep belief that water is our most precious resource, Jim and Laura Duncan dedicated their passion, time and later careers to inspiring a love of water through science and education.
The journey of a bank swallow
In late July, a fledgling bank swallow emerges from its burrow in a steep cliff alongside the Columbia Wetlands. Shortly after it first takes flight, likely within days or weeks, this young swallow will begin a journey that could take it as far south as Chile for the winter.
Snapshots of a season: YCC in action
The 2023 season is in full swing for the Kimberley/Cranbrook Youth Climate Corps (YCC). The goal of YCC is to provide youth with the opportunity to take hands-on action to address the climate crisis and obtain entry-level…
Speak up to reduce the cut: Kootenay Lake logging review
If you fly over British Columbia, the most acute problem affecting our forests becomes alarmingly clear; it’s not just Fairy Creek, old growth logging or clearcutting, it's the astonishing rate of logging that is happening due to the…