
$469k in Funds for Thompson-Nicola Conservation Projects
May 1, 2024On April 16, 2024, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) announced the 123 projects which are recipients of over $7.5 million* in funding for conservation of fish, wildlife and their habitats...

Beaver-Based Restoration to Enhance Watershed Resilience
April 30, 2024In early 2023, the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) launched their “10,000 Wetlands” project, an ambitious project focused on beaver-based restoration. The “10,000 Wetlands” project is designed to confront environmental challenges...

Invasive Species and Forestry Course
April 29, 2024The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is offering Invasive Species and Forestry as an online, self-paced course, which follows the revised 2024 guidebook “Best Practices for Preventing the Spread...

In Our Backyard: Grizzly Bear
April 25, 2024Grizzly bears are iconic animals that play an important role in the ecosystems and cultures of the Thompson Watershed. They are one of the most magnificent and powerful animals in...

How will you Celebrate BC Rivers Day?
April 15, 2024BC Rivers Day was founded on the Thompson River by world-renowned river advocate Mark Angelo and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC in 1980 This year, the 44th BC (and...

In Our Backyard: Western Harvest Mouse
March 26, 2024The elusive western harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys megalotis) is one many species in the Thompson Watershed. Weighing approximately 11 grams and measuring an average of 136 mm in total length, the...

Simpcw Resources Group’s “In The Loop” Newsletter
March 25, 2024Simpcw Resource Group (SRG) has shared their latest issue of their external newsletter, “In The Loop.” Read about the exciting work SRG is doing including the addition of new members...

Chase-Harper Collaborative Management Plan
March 24, 2024The Chase-Harper Collaborative Management Plan (CCMP) is an initiative that has been underway for 5 years, aiming to transform forest management through collaborative efforts. The team behind the CCMP is...

