In Our Backyard: Sage Thrasher
July 8, 2024The 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...
Updates on Conservation Planning for Climate Change
July 3, 2024The 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...
TNCC’s Annual Report 2023-2024
June 18, 2024The 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...
In Our Backyard: Flammulated Owl
June 6, 2024The 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...
$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...
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...
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...
In Our Backyard: Yellow Warbler
February 28, 2024The Thompson Watershed is home to a diverse array of bird species, but one that stands out for its vibrant color and melodious song is the yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia)....
