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In Our Backyard: Swainson’s HawkNovember 29, 2023The Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a wonderous bird with quite a range of colours. The best way to identify a Swainson’s hawk is to look for a combination of...Read More
Friends of Lac du Bois and TNCC Partner MeetingsNovember 28, 2023On November 14, the Friends of Lac du Bois and TNCC co-hosted partner meetings in Kamloops to share updates on various conservation projects and initiatives in the region. The meetings...Read More
Gambles Pond Dries Out Due to Drought ConditionsNovember 28, 2023Gambles Pond, a key wetland area in Kamloops, has dried out due to the major drought conditions this year. The pond is a basin that usually collects runoff and stormwater...Read More
Province of BC Drafts Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health FrameworkNovember 20, 2023BC has the greatest diversity of species, ecosystems and habitats of any jurisdiction in Canada. In order to further protect these aspects of BC, the Province is taking steps to...Read More
2024 Land AwardsNovember 20, 2023The Real Estate Foundation of BC is calling for nominations for the 2024 Land Awards. These awards recognize outstanding projects and remarkable leaders that protect the lands and waters of...Read More
Merritt-based Companies Forming Sustainable Forest Management PracticesNovember 20, 2023Stuwix Resources Joint Venture is working with Valley Carriers to find creative solutions to reduce wildfire risks and greenhouse gas...Read More
BC Announced Collaborative Nature Conservation Framework AgreementNovember 8, 2023BC announced a collaborative nature conservation framework agreement between the Government of Canada, the Province of BC and First Nations Leadership Council on November 3. The agreement is meant to...Read More
Secwépemc Indigenous Guardians ProgramNovember 1, 2023Shuswap Band, Splatsin, Skw’lax te Secwepemculucw, Adams Lake, and Neskonlith are working with Parks Canada to create an Indigenous Guardians Program in four National Parks across the Secwépemc territory. As...Read More
In Our Backyard: Mountain GoatOctober 30, 2023The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) is a remarkable creature with beautiful, white fur lining its body and sharp, black horns rising up from its head. Assumed to be an adaption...Read More