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

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Loved to death: Columbia Valley lakes and motorized recreation

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…

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

April 14, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

More than a trail: The ecological footprint of access

April 9, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

Resource roads offer easy access to B.C.'s backcountry — but at what cost to wildlife? We explore the ecological toll of roads and recreation, and how smarter management could help protect species like grizzlies and elk.

We’re hiring: Wildsight Revelstoke Outreach and Education Coordinator

April 9, 2025 by Reanne Harvey

Wildsight Revelstoke is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator for an 8-10 week role starting in May 2025. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing and running Wildsight Revelstoke’s environmental education program, including the Wild-In-Sight summer…

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…

We’re hiring: Get Wild! Camp Counsellor

March 26, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Camp Counsellor - Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Position Description: Wildsight Golden is seeking a team-oriented, creative and energetic individual to fill this seasonal position as a camp counsellor for the GET WILD! Summer Camp.

We’re hiring Get Wild! Environmental Education Coordinator

March 26, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Summer Environmental Education Coordinator - Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Position Description: Wildsight Golden is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to act as a coordinator for the GET WILD! Summer Camp. The Youth Environmental Education Coordinators’ work will…

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.

Environment Canada misses another deadline to release long-delayed plan for endangered caribou

March 20, 2025 by Wildsight

Continued lack of action comes after decade-long delay, while rate of logging increased in B.C. caribou ranges

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Earth Day Community Clean-up!
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Tuesday, April 22
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Wildsight Elk Valley Earth Day Competition
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Protecting Golden’s threatened rainforest: An evening with Eddie Petryshen
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Deep in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, more than 500 km from the sea, the Inland Temperate Rainforest is the last inland rainforest…

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

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