Hip Deep in the West Kootenays – Wetlands Institute 2013

Posted by Christine Cooper on September 6, 2013 · 1 Comment 

Did you know North America used to be filled with wetlands?   What a wild thought when you look at our present day landscape where fewer than 20% of wetlands remain in many developed areas. Did you know that wetlands are one of nature’s most valuable ecosystems?  Wetlands provide numerous ecosystem services, including but not limited … Continue reading →

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Stewards of the Sea-to-Sky: Wetlands Institute 2012

Posted by owni toma on July 31, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Can you solve the following riddle? What do the these ingredients create: 3 communities + 36 participants + 12 trainers + 4 coordinators + 4 restoration sites, when allowed to age for 8 days? If you guessed a journey of stewards gathering lessons and inspiration towards wetland conservation in BC, then you are correct!  The … Continue reading →

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