Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

When a coal mine closes, we’re told that reclamation will return the landscape to something close to what it once was. But new research from Alberta shows that even when fully reclaimed, pollution continues to flow.

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Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

August 25, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

From the creek to the classroom

July 10, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

A curious teen crouches beside a creek to collect a water sample in a vial from the creek's cool flow. He holds the sample up carefully next to a colour-coded chart to see how much Dissolved Oxygen is…

Wildsight invites Columbia Basin residents to join educational field tours this fall

June 26, 2025 by Wildsight

This September, Wildsight is inviting Columbia Basin residents to camp, explore and learn with us along the Columbia River through two ‘Columbia River Conversations’ Field Tours designed around interactive learning. Participants will learn about the past, present and future of…

Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

June 24, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

How would the world look if we honoured the champions of this Earth? Those that protect the landscapes we love and defend wildlife that can't speak for themselves? It's why we launched the Ellen Zimmerman Award.

“It’s up to you”: A Ktunaxa perspective on water, memory and responsibility

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight

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.

Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

May 20, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

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?

May 20, 2025 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

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.

From floaties to footprints: The growing impact of users on the Columbia River

May 13, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

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.

How many boats is too many for Lake Windermere?

April 16, 2025 by Wildsight

When you imagine a perfect summer day on Lake Windermere or Columbia Lake, you might picture sparkling water, sunshine, and boats cruising by. But beneath the surface — literally — these beloved lakes are feeling the strain of growing boating activity.

Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

April 16, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance of a conservation-minded organization. Elk Root Conservation Farm Society's (ERC) vision is to…

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Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

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