B.C. mountain caribou recovery plan
The B.C. mountain caribou recovery plan, legislated in 2007, protects more than 2.2 million hectares (5.4 million acres or 95% of high-suitability winter habitat) from logging and associated road building.
Wildsight news
What’s up with the wasps?
Have you found yourself sheltering from wasps in the past few weeks? These insects can certainly disrupt our summer activities, however their bad reputation is not fully deserved.
Community Invasive Plant Program Report for 2024
Wildsight Golden recently wrapped up the 2024 Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP), which aimed to decrease invasive plant infestations while increasing public awareness about the environmental, social, and economic impacts invasive plants can have on Golden.
Journey through the Columbia: Youth learn, reflect, and connect with an ancient watershed
Alfred Joseph grew up in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, in the area of ?akisq’nuk, the area of the two lakes in what is now known as the Columbia Valley, British Columbia.
Support the salmon: Indigenous Nations call for long-term support to revive river’s lost legacy
We’re living in a once-in-a-generation moment here in the Columbia River Basin. After 60 years, Canada and the U.S. are redesigning the way we share this international watershed through a new Columbia River Treaty (click…
Historic turning point for Columbia River, but what’s next?
The BC government is requesting written feedback on the AIP; the deadline is November 15th. We would encourage you to read this article then share your feedback! We’re living in a once-in-a-generation moment here in the…
Student job: Communications Intern
This position has been filled. Are you a college student looking for a part-time job during the school year? Wildsight is looking for a Communications Intern to work with us from now to April.
Why incentivizing post-wildfire salvage logging is the wrong path
With fall around the corner and fresh incentives from the B.C. government, forestry companies will be starting to plan their post-wildfire salvage operations — with potentially dire consequences for species and ecosystems.
Contamination of Elk Valley drinking water indicates spread of selenium pollution
In December 2023, the City of Fernie announced it would begin immediately exploring for a new secondary water supply, with workers operating seven days a week until Christmas Eve. In June 2024, it continued its investigations with pumping tests performed…
The power of the pollinator
Global pollinator declines are causing rising concern for the future of global food security. Bee populations in particular are declining at an alarming rate, leading to organizations such as the United Nations to call for action to reverse the trend…