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Columbia River Conversations

Columbia River Conversations

May 16
Immerse yourself in the Columbia River watershed as we camp, explore and catch up on all things Columbia River-related. We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River treaty, reintroduce ocean-going salmon, and reshape dam operations, now is the time to understand the issues and impacts of…

Upcoming Regional Events

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 the Columbia River and camp along its riverbank, while learning about the watershed's past…

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’s an education in backcountry camping and hiking that teaches students the wilderness skills needed…

Teach the Columbia Field Course

Regional
September 12 - September 14
In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night adventure that immerses you in the geography, history, ecology, hydrology, politics, economics and more of…

Columbia River Conversations

Regional
September 5 - September 29
Immerse yourself in the Columbia River watershed as we camp, explore and catch up on all things Columbia River-related. We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River…

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  • Wildsight joins First Nations, others, in demanding withdrawal of provincial Bills 14 and 15

    May 22
    Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the BC government’s overreaching Bills 14 & 15.
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    May 20
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    May 20
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    May 20
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  • BC Timber Sales promises to protect caribou habitat in Revelstoke-Shuswap region

    May 20
    In an email to Wildsight, the BC Government's own logging agency has signalled its intention to stop new logging developments in core caribou habitat north of Revelstoke.
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