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

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

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Wildsight Golden Community Weed Program 2021

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We are excited to announce that the 11th season of Wildsight's Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP) has just begun. Through the CIPP, Wildsight Golden — with support from the Town of Golden and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society — has…

Action alert: Stop private clearcuts in BC

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Private landowners can liquidate forests with little concern for wildlife, water, and local communities. Landowners are not even required to consult with affected residents. Minimal regulations means there’s no requirement to consider long-term sustainability.

Action alert: Stop private clearcuts in the East Kootenay

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Along the meandering upper St Mary’s River, huge old growth cedar stumps tell the story of what was here before the clearcuts. From avalanche path to the valley bottom, the entire landscape has been logged. Why did the Province allow this kind of logging in such important fish and wildlife habitat?

Swallows study stems from sobering statistics

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Bank swallows have faced a devastating 98% population loss over a 40-year period recently. Barn swallows aren’t faring much better, with a 76% loss over the same period. Swallow populations are facing multiple threats including reduced food sources…

A win for watershed protection

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Gumption. If you’ve got it, you’re halfway there. The other half? A mixture of luck, well-positioned friends, and a whole lot of work. Tracy Flynn has gumption, no doubt about it.