A new assessment tool for wetlands offers a practical way to view these critical habitats, quantify the services they provide, and identify high-value wetlands for restoration and enhancement. “The Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol (WESP) will shape wetland policy in B.C. by providing decision-makers with information about the natural ecosystem benefits provided by wetlands,” said Kyla …
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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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As World Wetlands Day approaches, the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Watershed Team wants to revitalize the role of wetlands in sustaining water supply, biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and cultural heritage. "This year’s World Wetland’s Day celebrates the relationship that people have had with wetlands throughout time. Our interdependence is both beautiful and fragile. And the 2024 …
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BCWF Watershed Team 2023 Summary The BCWF Watershed team, which includes the Wetlands Education Program (WEP), Wetlands Workforce (WW), and Fish Habitat Restoration and Education Program (FHREP), made great strides in 2023 to further conservation efforts across British Columbia. Our restoration and education collaborations included partnerships with over 30 First Nations and engaged with more …
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A recap of the 2023 Wetlands Institute For over two decades, the B.C. Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Institute has been essential in empowering participants with the skills necessary to lead watershed projects across BC. In 2023, the Wetlands Institute, facilitated by the BCWF’s Wetlands Education Program, provided a lively foundation for the exchange of knowledge among …
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