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Investing in watershed security must define B.C.’s future
By Kat Hartwig & Nicole Trigg, Living Lakes Canada Op-Ed Commentary As the 2024 B.C. Election approaches, there is a lot of debate dedicated to…
Treaty AIP opens possibilities for restoring river ecosystems
A collaborative of Canadian environmental groups congratulates negotiators from Canada, British Columbia, and the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, and Syilx Okanagan Nations, as well as the United…
Nominations open for 2024 conservation award
Do you know a conservation champion who deserves recognition for their hard work? Nominations for Wildsight’s 2024 Ellen Zimmerman Award are now open. This award recognizes…
Low snowpack hurts water sources as drought conditions continue
Concerns regarding the impacts of record-low snowpacks on B.C.’s freshwater supplies are mounting following the release of the provincial government’s most recent snow survey report….
Brisco resident earns two BC Achievement Awards
Kat Hartwig of Brisco is the recipient of two BC Achievement awards, which were presented to her during a formal ceremony held at Government House…
Brisco resident receives Mitchell Award of Distinction
Kat Hartwig of Brisco is the recipient of this year’s Mitchell Award of Distinction, selected by the BC Achievement Foundation Board in consultation with the…
A new era for freshwater protection in Canada
A new Canada Water Agency will be up and running by the end of 2023, according to the federal budget released Tuesday, March 28. As…
Bringing Canadian water priorities to UN Water Conference
Living Lakes Canada, the award-winning water stewardship NGO based in the Canadian Columbia Basin, will be represented at the first United Nations conference on water…
Nominate a conservation hero
Submitted by Wildsight Do you know a hero deserving recognition? Conservation and environmental education champions work tirelessly up and down the Upper Columbia region. Often…