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Mission Critical
BC Species at Risk
I think it's safe to say that we all appreciate wildlife and understand how important it is for us to provide a healthy environment and ecosystem for all species, big or small. Having a robust wildlife population is an integral component in support of the planet that we all call home.
BC based journalist Andrew Findlay, @afindlayjournalist takes a deep dive into the current situation regarding wildlife both in British Columbia and around the globe. Check out Andrew's thoughts and at times biting commentary on the current at-risk species situation by reading our latest blog, Mission Critical.
Take good care.
Brad Harrison
Executive Director, BLBCA
ed@blbca.com
Collaborating to protect water in a changing climate.
Tracking climate impacts on alpine environments
We know that temperatures at higher altitudes are increasing more rapidly than at lower altitudes due to climate change. Our fragile high elevation ecosystems are expected to experience other climate impacts too. We don’t currently have a good understanding of what these climate impacts will be however, because we are not adequately monitoring these spaces. There is an urgency to start collecting relevant data.
Living Lakes Canada, an award-winning water stewardship NGO based in the B.C. Columbia Basin, is piloting a program to monitor and collect valuable data on high elevation ecosystems. The program is establishing long term monitoring of the physical, chemical and biological components of alpine lakes and streams. An inventory is being made of the various flora and fauna and where possible the program is tracking glacier mass.
This work will create baseline data then continue over time to identify climate impacts on the water supply in these areas.
Check out this short video of Program Manager Heather Shaw explaining the program from Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. And learn more about the program here.
Communications Director, Living Lakes Canada - Join our mailing list!
Nicole Trigg - mobile 250.409.4433 | www.LivingLakesCanada.ca
Calling All Backcountry Enthusiasts
Take our FREE Invasive-Wise Certification Course
Since time immemorial, British Columbia’s incredible biodiversity has attracted nature lovers, adventurers and tourists from around the world. At the Invasive Species Council of BC, our goal is to protect biodiversity by collaborating with the people who live and work in British Columbia to address invasive species issues. As tourism operators and backcountry adventurers, you play a critical role in the prevention and early detection of invasive species that directly impact BC’s ecosystems, wildlife, and tourism industry! Hiking, mountaineering, canoeing, and mountain biking are all activities that can spread invasive species.
Are you a backcountry explorer? Check out these free courses (and more!) on invasive species identification and best practices to prevent the spread while in the great outdoors!
Reach out to Erin at espringinotic@bcinvasives.ca to learn more!
Employment Opportunities
Always wanted to work in BC’s beautiful backcountry or a related industry?
You could be in luck! Below is a listing of current positions available at some of the BLBCA’s 32 member lodges or throughout our valued partner network. Please read each appropriate listing and apply via the contact provided.
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