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Conservation

Endangered Vancouver Island marmots welcome record-breaking number of pups

September 10, 2024 //  by Jessica Durling

A record-breaking number of wild-born Vancouver Island marmot pups have been recorded so far this year, and according to …

Endangered Vancouver Island marmots welcome record-breaking number of pupsRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Conservation, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

Video series emphasizes protection of B.C.’s coastline treasures

August 31, 2024 //  by Rick Stiebel

A new series of videos brings to life the paramount importance of establishing a code of conduct to protect B.C.’s …

Video series emphasizes protection of B.C.’s coastline treasuresRead More

Category: TravelTag: Boating, Camping, Conservation, Environment, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Travel Tips & Advisories

Visitors urged to to leave no trace on North Vancouver Island beaches

August 13, 2024 //  by Black Press Media Staff

As the remote and rugged beaches of northern Vancouver Island draw visitors from around the world, local organizations …

Visitors urged to to leave no trace on North Vancouver Island beachesRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Conservation, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Team effort saves osprey chick in Red Deer: ‘It’s more than just a community for human beings’

July 28, 2024 //  by Susan Zielinski

A baby osprey was safely lifted back into its nest last week thanks to the joint efforts of a concerned citizen, …

Team effort saves osprey chick in Red Deer: ‘It’s more than just a community for human beings’Read More

Category: TravelTag: centralalberta, Conservation, Places to Visit in Alberta, Wildlife

Canada’s largest marine protected area confirmed off the B.C. Coast

July 18, 2024 //  by The Canadian Press

First Nations along British Columbia’s coast have announced with the Canadian government the designation of the …

Canada’s largest marine protected area confirmed off the B.C. CoastRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Conservation, Parks, WCT Intro, Wildlife

B.C.’s kelp forests are declining, but scientists are fighting back

July 9, 2024 //  by Local Journalism Initiative

By Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER Restoration of kelp forests …

B.C.’s kelp forests are declining, but scientists are fighting backRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Conservation, Environment, Wildlife

Island purchase near Chilliwack ‘an incredible opportunity’ to protect salmon

July 9, 2024 //  by Jennifer Feinberg

Carey Island in the Fraser River near Chilliwack has been purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada to help protect …

Island purchase near Chilliwack ‘an incredible opportunity’ to protect salmonRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Chilliwack, Conservation, Fishing, Fraser Valley, Fun Things to Do in the Lower Mainland, Salmon, Wildlife

$335M to expand and protect B.C.’s Great Bear coastline

June 25, 2024 //  by The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is working with 17 First Nations in British Columbia and the …

$335M to expand and protect B.C.’s Great Bear coastlineRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Conservation, WCT Intro, Wildlife

BCWF Conservation Lottery: a win for wildlife and a chance at big prizes

June 5, 2024 //  by Travis Devonport

The British Columbia Wildlife Federation is rolling out its Spring Conservation Lottery & Fishty Fifty, offering …

BCWF Conservation Lottery: a win for wildlife and a chance at big prizesRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Conservation, Fishing, Hunting and Fishing, Outdoors and Recreation, Wildlife

Greater Vancouver Zoo welcomes red panda Paprika in ongoing conservation efforts

March 6, 2024 //  by Roxanne Hooper

Then there were two. The red panda population at the Greater Vancouver Zoo has been fluctuating in recent years, …

Greater Vancouver Zoo welcomes red panda Paprika in ongoing conservation effortsRead More

Category: TravelTag: Aldergrove, British Columbia Destinations, Conservation, Family activities, Fun Things to Do in the Lower Mainland, Staycation secrets, Things to do, WCT Intro, Wildlife

VIDEO: ‘Disgustingly cute’ marmots start new life on B.C. ski hill

June 30, 2023 //  by Connor McDowell

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed marmots are digging their first burrows on Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington. A group of …

VIDEO: ‘Disgustingly cute’ marmots start new life on B.C. ski hillRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Comox Valley, Conservation, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

Twin red panda cubs in Greater Vancouver Zoo conservation program need names – you can help!

February 21, 2023 //  by Aldergrove Star Staff

A pair of Aldergrove’s cutest, furry red twins need a name and you’re invited to help! Two red pandas, a …

Twin red panda cubs in Greater Vancouver Zoo conservation program need names – you can help!Read More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Conservation, Family activities, Fun Things to Do in the Lower Mainland, Staycation secrets, Things to do, WCT Intro, Wildlife

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