Grass Roots for Grasslands

Grass Roots for Grasslands is a new organization dedicated to 'Preserving Our Grasslands Heritage'. To learn more click HERE.

The Dawn of a New Generation of Solar Energy

The challenges of climate change have caused us to look deep into other sources of sustainable energy, which has resulted in scientists exploring the most abstract sources of how energy actually occurs. Read full article on off site link HERE.

The Largest Private Conservation Project in Canadian History

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announces a bold commitment to protect 550 square kilometres of remote valleys, mountains and lakes in south-central British Columbia. The acquisition of an exceptional property, known as Darkwoods, launches the largest single private conservation project ever undertaken by a Canadian non-profit organization. Read complete story HERE.

The Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia

Over the last ten years, the Land Trust Alliance of BC have developed educational, research and resource programs that have helped conservation groups steward, protect and restore our natural and cultural diversity. Land trusts, with the help of generous donors and willing land owners, have now protected well over 350,000 hectares of significant lands in BC. Read more HERE.

BC Citizens for Public Power

BC Citizens for Public Power (BCCPP) is a grassroots, advocacy organization established to give voice to British Columbians' demand that the province's power generation system remain in public hands. For more information on BC Citizens for Public Power click HERE.

The Official Reptiles of British Columbia Website

The Official Reptiles of British Columbia Website was designed to provide information on British Columbia’s reptiles to members of the public, devoted naturalists, professionals, students, and even young children with an interest in these animals. If you would like to visit the website click HERE.

Rare Rubber Boa Sighting

A Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) was sighted this Summer in the Vernon area. The Rubber Boa is listed as a species of special concern federally. If you see a Rubber Boa, contact your local branch of the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. Read more about the sighting and the Rubber Boa HERE.

American Birding Association's Principles of Birding Ethics

Everyone who enjoys birds and birding must always respect wildlife, its environment, and the rights of others. View the complete 'Code of Bird Ethics' HERE.

Canada's 597 Important Bird Areas

The Canadian IBA On-Line Directory provides summary information for each of Canada's 597 Important Bird Areas. The directory can be queried to identify bird populations, habitat types, landuse activities, and the conservation status of Important Bird Areas across Canada. Visit the Canadian IBA on-line directory HERE.

Climate Change Casts Marine Science Adrift

Climate change is altering the world’s oceans in so many ways scientists cannot keep pace. Rising sea levels, changes in hurricane intensity and seasonality, declines in fisheries and corals are among the many effects attributed to climate change. Read full article off site HERE.

Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory (SEI) is Now Complete

The Coldstream & Vernon Hills SEI mapping has been completed. This area is the first in BC with a complete inventory of surrounding habitats. SEI provides mapped data regarding the rarity, fragility and condition of ecological communities. To view SEI and related habitat data for the North Okanagan, visit the North Okanagan Resource Habitat Atlas HERE.

Bird Alert

If you have a sighting of a rare bird or sighting of a bird unusual at this time of year you can phone Chris Charlesworth at 250-718-0335 or email c_charlesworth23@hotmail.com. You can view the Birding BC website for other rare sightings HERE.

The Living by Water Project

The Living by Water Project provides Canadians with a wide range of tools, resources and information designed to help protect and restore shorelines across Canada. The Living by Water Project focuses on shorelines along all types of water bodies and gives tips on how to keep them healthy. You can visit the Living by Water web site HERE.

Agriculture and Natural Area Protection

Read a proposal for protecting these valuable resources HERE.

Help Establish South Okanagan–Lower Similkameen National Park Reserve

The BC and federal governments have agreed to undertake a Feasibility Study for a potential national park reserve to protect the desert, grasslands, and Ponderosa pine ecosystems of the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys in southern British Columbia. The local residents and the millions of Canadians who've visited the area know it is perhaps the most beautiful region of the country. Whether the national park reserve becomes a reality - or a lost opportunity - depends on YOUR input and the input of all Canadians. LEARN MORE . . .