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In Our Backyard: Sage Thrasher

July 8, 2024

The sage thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) is a rare songbird found in BC’s Dry Interior. It is listed as endangered in Canada due to its very small population and threats to...

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Updates on Conservation Planning for Climate Change

July 3, 2024

The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) and Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP) continue to work together on the multi-year research project Conservation Planning for Climate Change (CPCC). The goal of...

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TNCC’s Annual Report 2023-2024

June 18, 2024

The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) is proud to release its 2023-2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of environmental progress achieved through collaboration with conservation partners across the region. The report showcases...

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In Our Backyard: Flammulated Owl

June 6, 2024

The flammulated owl is a small, insectivorous owl found in drier montane coniferous forests of British Columbia. They nest in tree cavities excavated by woodpeckers. The flammulated owl is listed...

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$469k in Funds for Thompson-Nicola Conservation Projects

May 1, 2024

On 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...

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Sqítxleqs (Badger) Technical Field Day in Simpcwúl̓ecw, April 24, 2024

May 1, 2024

On April 24, 2024, Estsék’ Environmental Services and TNCC co-facilitated the Sqítxleqs (Badger) Technical Field Day in Simpcwúl̓ecw where attendees gathered to learn about Simpcw’s badger research project, share ideas...

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Beaver-Based Restoration to Enhance Watershed Resilience

April 30, 2024

In 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...

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Invasive Species and Forestry Course

April 29, 2024

The 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...

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In Our Backyard: Grizzly Bear

April 25, 2024

Grizzly 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...

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