When we think of wetland species we often think of animals such as birds, amphibians, and aquatic insects. However, wetlands are renowned for being an ecological hotspot that house a surprising list of tenants - one of them being moose. Moose (Alces alces) aren't always thought of as a wetland species, but they're frequently seen feeding on …
Did you know that wetlands sustain life more than any other ecosystem? Only 5.6% of British Columbia's land mass holds these natural oases and they are under constant threat. Join us in our effort to help conserve and steward BC wetlands! The BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Education Program is looking for a new Wetlands Education …
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The Grand Forks Wetlandkeepers workshop (June 14-16) was held at Selkirk College and featured FLNRO biologist Lisa Tedesco as well as 18 participants, whose knowledge and expertise were a wonderful addition to the course! At the workshop, we had the privilege to host many environmental groups in the area, such as the Christina Lake Stewardship …
Collaboration plays a significant role in land and water management, while encouraging cooperative action amongst communities. On June 12th we hosted the Slocan Valley Wetlands Working Group, which featured economic, cultural, social, and environmental interests to plan future projects and goals for watershed conservation in the Slocan Valley. We had the privilege of listening to …
Continue reading A Wetlands Consortium: Slocan Valley Wetlands Working Group
It's always a privilege to learn from passionate biologists, and we were incredibly fortunate to have nine of them attend our Wetlandkeepers course in New Denver! Since the Slocan Valley has been identified as a priority area by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program's Riparian & Wetland Action Plan, it was an ideal location to host …
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