Wetland stewards often continue their own projects after completing a wetlands education course. Read about what they’re up to…
In early 2023, the B.C. Wildlife Federation launched 10,000 Wetlands, an ambitious project focused on beaver-based restoration. The 10,000 Wetlands project is designed to confront environmental challenges through installing 100 Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) across the province. By partnering with First Nations, Indigenous groups, and environmental NGOs, our overall aim is to kickstart the creation …
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By Jamie Long, Conservation Stewardship Communications Coordinator, B.C. Wildlife Federation Maggie the beaver awaiting transportation from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Summerland, BC to her new home at the Howarth Creek BDAs above Merritt, BC. Photo by Jamie Long, BCWF Conservation Stewardship Communications Coordinator. When the door of her enclosure swung open, Maggie the …
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We're asking British Columbians to weigh in on a simple Yes or No question: Does BC need a policy that specifically supports wetlands? Why would BC need a wetland policy? We’ve been asking BC communities informally for years, and finally decided we need to “go to the polls” and then share the results back to …
This article was submitted by Elizabeth Bailey, Program Coordinator for the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society.Elizabeth attended the 2014 Wetlands Institute. The new wetland will filter stormwater and provide habitat. Along with a team of experts and community supporters, the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society (SMWS) has restored a wetland pond in the Somenos Marsh to treat …
Continue reading Building Wetlands in the Somenos Marsh: Treating Storm Water and Creating Habitat
This article was submitted by the Logan Lake Enhancement Working Group. Click here for part 1 Another year, another impacted area and another crop of willing BCIT students. Throw in some funding, equipment, materials and supplies. Mix liberally with Tom Biebighauser and we have the recipe for another successful wetland restoration/construction project. See “Golf Balls and …
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