Populations of Fraser River sockeye salmon are so fine-tuned to their environment that any further environmental changes caused by climate change could lead to the disappearance of some populations, while others may be less affected, says a new study by University of British Columbia scientists. Continue reading Some populations of Fraser River salmon more likely to survive climate change: UBC study
Homeowners across British Columbia once again have access to thousands of dollars in LiveSmart BC grants for energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Continue reading LiveSmart BC offers eco-energy grants to homeowners
Vancouver – The Wilderness Committee has reacted to news that on April 1 a permit was issued by the BC government to the First Nation owned logging company Iisaak Forest Resources Ltd to build a logging road into a pristine valley in Clayoquot Sound. Continue reading Wilderness Committee decries new logging road permit issued in BC’s Clayoquot Sound
It’s official — the government has fallen from power, clearing the way for a spring election. Continue reading Online reaction to the non-confidence vote from the CBC
Victoria – Today opposition energy critic John Horgan submitted a declaration from 23 First Nations into the Legislature opposing the development of the Site C Dam, a large-scale hydroelectric project proposed by the BC Government.The earth-fill dam – estimated to cost $6.6-billion – would be the third dam on the Peace River in Northeastern BC. Continue reading First Nations’ Opposition to Site C Dam Submitted to BC Legislature
BC Housing – one of BC’s top 55 employers—is the provincial Crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range … Continue reading BC Housing: Energy Specialist
Sumas Mountain is the last mountain in the Cascades range that continues north from Washington State. In the North Cascades a number of creatures have evolved that live nowhere else on earth. Two examples are the Salish Sucker and the Nootsack Dace. Continue reading BC’s Salish Sucker Threatened by Habitat Loss and Local Politicians
This List is supported in part by the Province of BC through the Forest Investment Account, Forest Science Program. Continue reading FORREX Conservation Biology eNewsletter – February 2011
Thanks to a conservation grant from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), the South Coast Conservation Program, in partnership with International Forest Products Ltd.(Interfor), has created a new on-line tool featuring 95 fact sheets on species of conservation concern for the Coastal Region of British Columbia. Continue reading Species-at-Risk Tool for BC Coast now live
Mary Lake sits in the midst of a treasured 107-acre parcel of land near Victoria, BC, that’s now under threat of development. The property is a critical habitat for numerous indigenous plant and animal species, many listed as endangered or threatened. Continue reading Save Mary Lake Campaign
Vancouver – Conservation groups, represented by Ecojustice, have won a landmark federal court decision, which ruled the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has failed to adequately protect critical habitat of BC’s resident killer whales. Continue reading Federal Court rules DFO failed to protect BC killer whales
Vancouver – The Wilderness Committee was heartened that members of the Ktunaxa Nation Council (pronounced ‘k-too-nah-ha’) journeyed nearly 1000 km Monday to deliver a declaration to the BC government affirming their opposition to the proposed Jumbo-Glacier mega-resort in southeastern BC, 55 km west of Invermere. Continue reading First Nations council takes stand against BC’s proposed Jumbo-Glacier resort
