What do the latest snowpack surveys mean for the summer ahead, and the future of B.C.'s power system?

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.

Wildsight news : Water

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…

A call to the current: Why protecting water starts with us

April 7, 2025 by Wildsight

Roughly 22,000 people recreated on a 7 km stretch of Columbia River between Columbia Lake and Fairmont Hot Springs in 2021 alone. In the 17 km stretch between Athalmer and Radium, the numbers were lower, but no less staggering…

Columbia River Treaty leaders urge patience and resolve

March 26, 2025 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

This Tuesday, Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, hosted a virtual information session on the status of the Columbia River Treaty after the U.S.

Keeping the Flow: Watershed Sustainability with Jim Smith

March 14, 2025 by Rebecca Gidney

Keeping the Flow: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Creston Valley's Water!

Elk Valley mine named in report on Hyundai’s harmful steel supply chain

February 3, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

The Elk Valley’s Line Creek coal mine has been named in a new report exposing environmental impacts and human rights abuses occurring in Hyundai’s steel-making supply chain around the world.

Are you looking for a gift for someone special?

December 16, 2024 by Lars Sander-Green

Whether you’re searching for a last-minute gift this holiday season, or wanting to give something meaningful to a person who loves the wild, our e-gift cards defend wild places and the wildlife that live in them.

Upcoming events

Backyard Farmers Spring Social & Info
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Thursday, May 29
An information session for the Backyard Farmers Program and a chance to meet with other garden enthusiasts.
Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks…
Old Growth Run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 14
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest!
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…

What do the latest snowpack surveys mean for the summer ahead, and the future of B.C.'s power system?

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