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In Our Backyard: Swainson’s Hawk

November 29, 2023

The 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...

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Friends of Lac du Bois and TNCC Partner Meetings

November 28, 2023

On 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...

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Gambles Pond Dries Out Due to Drought Conditions

November 28, 2023

Gambles 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...

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Province of BC Drafts Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework

November 20, 2023

BC 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...

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2024 Land Awards

November 20, 2023

The 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...

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Merritt-based Companies Forming Sustainable Forest Management Practices

November 20, 2023

Stuwix Resources Joint Venture is working with Valley Carriers to find creative solutions to reduce wildfire risks and greenhouse gas...

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BC Announced Collaborative Nature Conservation Framework Agreement

November 8, 2023

BC 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...

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Secwépemc Indigenous Guardians Program

November 1, 2023

Shuswap 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...

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In Our Backyard: Mountain Goat

October 30, 2023

The 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...

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