Happy World Wetlands Day 2015!
For 44 years, we have used this day to raise awareness of the importance of wetland habitat. There has been a rapid loss of these critical sites around the world: 64% have been lost around the world since 1900! This year, the BCWF Wetlands Education Program has extended the celebration of this day by attending … Continue reading
Top 10 Wetlands Stories of 2013
It’s that time again. The time for holiday decor, new years resolutions, baked goods, and top 10 lists! And it was certainly another exciting year for wetlands around the world and in Canada. Here is our top 10 list with a wetland twist (and bonus points awarded to BC stories). _ #10. Revel”stoked” About Wetlands … Continue reading
Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park Wetlands Restoration Project 2013
How do you reclaim five damaged wetlands in your neighbourhood’s only Natural Area Park? You start by forming a small committee of dedicated and experienced wetland enthusiasts who are willing to hang in there for the long haul. Then you plan. A lot. And you seek advice from the experts. People like Neil Fletcher of … Continue reading
Species Profile: Moose
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 … Continue reading
Hip Deep in the West Kootenays – Wetlands Institute 2013
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
BCWF Bog Blog 