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Conservation in the Kootenays
Monthly eNews
May is an exciting, action-packed month for the KCP and many of our partners!
Please click here
throughout the month to check in on current news and events. Also, please feel free submit any news or events you'd like us to share by the third week of each month to
communications@kootenayconservation.ca
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As always, a big thanks goes out to our supporters!
You can click here for our KCP Partner list and click here
to read more about some of the great organizations that support conservation in the Kootenays.
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Spring Stewardship Field Tour: West Kootenay
May 2, Duncan/Lardeau/Meadow Creek Area
KCP will host a full-day West Kootenay Stewardship Committee meeting that will include a morning business meeting and a catered lunch for committee members, followed by a local field tour in the afternoon. Please note: These field tours are open to all KCP partners and you do not need to be a member of a Stewardship Committee to attend. If you are interested in joining us for lunch and the tour, please RSVP to
marcy@kootenayconservation.ca
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Spring Stewardship Field Tour: East Kootenay
May 11, Columbia Valley
KCP will host a full-day East Kootenay Stewardship Committee meeting that will include a morning business meeting and a catered lunch for committee members, followed by a local field tour in the afternoon. Please note: These field tours are open to all KCP partners and you do not need to be a member of a Stewardship Committee to attend. If you are interested in joining us for lunch and the tour, please RSVP to
marcy@kootenayconservation.ca.
Critter Day
May 13, Beaver Creek Provincial Park (near Trail)
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) and Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) are organizing another "Critter Day" this year on May 13 at Beaver Creek Park near Trail. This free, fun family event for the general public will run from 1 pm to 5 pm and will feature juvenile White Sturgeon being release into the Columbia River and the opportunity to get up close to some local amphibians, snakes, aquatic bugs and more! Critter Day is aimed to increase awareness of the special ecosystems in the Trail and Pend D'Oreille region and share information about the unique and at-risk plants and animals that call them home.
Click here for more information.
KCP Strategic Planning Session: Putting Our Heads Together for Conservation
May 30, Creston
Have any thoughts on how to better support private land conservation in the Kootenays? How can a network of over 80 partners best use its energy? What priorities should we focus on in the next five years? The KCP is welcoming its partners to come to this valuable workshop to put our heads together to identify our focus. Join us at the Ramada Inn in Creston from 10 am to 5 pm
PDT. Travel bursaries will be provided for those who require it.
KCP Fall Gathering: From Grasslands to Wetlands - Connecting Biodiversity
September 29 - 30, East Kootenay
The KCP Fall Gathering & AGM serves as one of the primary vehicles to connect and re-connect KCP partners from across the region. Day 1 is full-day meeting with a series of presentations complete with a catered buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments and buffet dinner. Day 2 is a half-day bus tour to nearby conservation sites. The organizing theme for this year's Fall Gathering is From Grasslands to Wetlands - Connecting Biodiversity.
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Faces & Places Monthly Feature
Valerie Huff
loves plants - wild and domesticated, native and non-native! Her passion for photosynthesizing living organisms has created a unique legacy that contributes immensely to conservation efforts in the Kootenays, from protecting the cultural camas to propagating and promoting milkweed for Monarch butterflies.
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Local Conservation Fund Feature Project
Kootenay Lake Osprey Nest Monitoring Phase II
With Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund (KLLCF) support, the
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS) are in their second year with their
Osprey Nest Monitoring Project. The objectives of this project are to observe Osprey, measure the number of species using nests, measure wildlife tree availability and determine threats to the Osprey species that are using the main body of Kootenay Lake as a breeding ground. The project has trained and
engaged citizen scientists, who are helping
FOKLSS create a realistic picture of the present state of the lake's Osprey populations.
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Invasive Species Action Month
May is Invasive Species Action Month in B.C.
Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program
Report Sightings of Herons in Columbia Region
Heron breeding activity has continued to decline in the southern portion of the Columbia Basin, based on 2016 monitoring results. The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is asking the public to report any heron nest sites, active breeding colonies, or large groups of herons feeding in areas throughout the Columbia River Basin, especially from McBride to Valemount, and south to Revelstoke and Golden. The project is sponsored by the West Kootenay Naturalists' Association, and is funded by Columbia Basin Trust and the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP).
Click here to learn more.
Governments of Canada and of British Columbia
Conclude study on protection of southern mountain caribou
Conserving wildlife is integral to Canada's natural environment, and it supports our health and economy. The Government of Canada is committed to working with the provinces, territories, Indigenous people, and stakeholders to manage and support the recovery of species at risk.
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, and the Minister of Environment for British Columbia, the Honourable Mary Polak, recently released the final report from the joint Canada-British Columbia study on the protection of southern mountain caribou and their habitat.
Stewardship Centre for BC
Stewardship Champions
As part of Canada's 150th birthday, the Stewardship Centre for BC is featuring
stewardship champions
who have made a difference. Some are dedicated to spending time protecting the land and water around them. Others have provided
legacy gifts
of land, money or other resources. Celebrate their contributions by filling out a Stewardship Champion nomination form.
Rural Development Institute
Sneak a Peak at the New State of the Basin
The goal of the State of the Basin is to monitor and report on information relating to well-being in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region. This year the State of the Basin got a facelift, with some exciting changes and additions. Today the Rural Development Institute (RDI) is rolling out the first products from the
2016 State of the Basin
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Columbia Basin Trust
Non-Profit Essentials Webinar Series
The Trust has partnered with Vantage Point, experts in learning opportunities for volunteers and non-profits, to develop and deliver the webinar series that explores important topics non-profit societies face today. Combining online videos with slide notes and workbooks, the series offers tools to expand the knowledge and build capacity in non-profit organizations across the Basin.
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Governments of Canada
National Ecosystem Services Toolkit
The Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) governments' Value of Nature to Canadians Study Taskforce has recently presented their new Ecosystem Services Toolkit. The Toolkit contains key tools and resources for planning and undertaking an ES assessment, and the analyses that contribute to such an assessment.
The Nature Trust of BC
Bull River-Grassland Corridor/Meadow Creek South
The Nature Trust of BC recently acquired the Bull River-Grassland Corridor property. This 67.7 hectare (167 acre) property is located in the East Kootenay near the community of Bull River - approximately 1.5 km north of the confluence of the Bull and Kootenay Rivers, which is 20 kilometres southeast of Fort Steele. This is one of the largest private in holdings in the Bull River Conservation Lands Complex. It will be added to 727 hectares (1,796 acres) of Nature Trust land interests (fee simple and woodlot) and 83 hectares (205 acres) of provincial conservation lands. The Nature Trust of BC has also secured the 31 hectare (76 acre) Lardeau-Duncan-Meadow Creek South property. This property is located near the community of Meadow Creek in the West Kootenay, and is adjacent to The Nature Trust's existing Lardeau-Duncan property. The Meadow Creek South property is on the floodplain of the Duncan River, which supports regionally significant fisheries, and it has the capability to support the Blue-listed Great Blue Heron, Grizzly Bear, and Western Toad.
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
Upadated Priority Plant List
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society has updated the Priority Plant List for the Columbia Shuswap Region
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Spring Stewardship Field Tour: West Kootenay
May 2, Duncan/Lardeau/Meadow Creek Area
KCP will host a full-day West Kootenay Stewardship Committee meeting that will include a morning business meeting and a catered lunch for committee members, followed by a local field tour in the afternoon. Please note: These field tours are open to all KCP partners and you do not need to be a member of a Stewardship Committee to attend. If you are interested in joining us for lunch and the tour, please RSVP to
marcy@kootenayconservation.ca.
Click here for the agenda.
Tour of the Duncan Lardeau Conservation Properties
May 3, Meadow Creek
Enjoy a tour of their Duncan Lardeau Conservation Properties. Organized by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and The Nature Trust of B.C.
BCWF Annual General Meeting & Convention
May 4 - 6, Nelson
Click here for more information.
Natural Resource PD
May 5, Nelson
This event coincides with the BC Wildlife Federation event at the Prestige in Nelson on May 4-6. BCIA agrologists attend for free to earn PD credits and non-members pay $10 collected on the field day. All attendees need to register through the BCIA contact, Bonnie or Laurena, at
admin@bcia.com, or 250-380-9292 or BC Toll Free at 1-877-855-9291.
Click here for more information.
Wings Over the Rockies Festival: Birds, Bats, Bears and Beyond
May 8 - 14, Invermere
In 2017 Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday. Canada was founded upon its nature and wildlife that remain symbols of our nation. The 21st Wings Festival appropriately explores the theme Birds, Bats, Bears and Beyond in recognition of Canada's interconnected but increasingly challenged wildlife international migratory birds; mysterious bats and grizzly bears, symbols of wilderness. The festival will bring in experts provide insights into the lives of these animals and the conservation challenges in protecting them. Danny Catt, an internationally known conservationist, photographer and environmental educator, will be the Keynote Speaker at the Gala.
Click here for more information.
Release a Juvenile White Sturgeon
May 9, Shelter Bay Provincial Park near Revelstoke
Join the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program for the annual juvenile sturgeon release event. Touch these ancients of the deep and release your very own sturgeon. Will be releasing about 1,800 sturgeon into Arrow Lakes Reservoir, all about 300 grams in weight. This is your chance to be up close and personal with these amazing fish, and help an endangered species!
Statistics Refresher for Biologists: in "R" software
May 9 - 11, Castlegar
Many scientific studies are full of statistical jargon, tables of averages and other statistics, and results of statistical tests which purport to prove a certain hypothesis. The purpose of this course is to review some of the basic sampling and experiment designs used by ecologists and to understand exactly what can and cannot be extracted from a set of data. With the advent of modern statistical packages, the analysis of data is fairly easy, but it is far too easy to get nonsense results. This course will also review common pitfalls in the analysis of data.
CSISS Invasive Species ID and Management Training Workshop
May 10, Revelstoke
This free course covers everything from identification of key invasive plants in your area, to implementing best management practices in the field to prevent the spread of invasive species. Applicable to industry, forestry, First Nations, municipal and regional staff, stewardship groups and other interested individuals. To register, email:
info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org
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Spring Stewardship Field Tour: East Kootenay
May 11, Columbia Valley
KCP will host a full-day East Kootenay Stewardship Committee meeting that will include a morning business meeting and a catered lunch for committee members, followed by a local field tour in the afternoon. Please note: These field tours are open to all KCP partners and you do not need to be a member of a Stewardship Committee to attend. If you are interested in joining us for lunch and the tour, please RSVP to
marcy@kootenayconservation.ca.
Click here for the agenda.
2017 Creston Valley Bird Fest
May 12 - 14, Creston
Registration is open for the Creston Valley Bird Fest. This year's festival includes numerous birding tours as well as tours to a honey farm, a food forest, an organic dairy and more. Keynote speaker Brian Keating will be presenting "
on the need to encourage and nurture a bond with nature, for us and for the Planet" on May 13.
Critter Day
May 13, Beaver Creek Provincial Park (near Trail)
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) and Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) are organizing another "Critter Day" this year on May 13 at Beaver Creek Park near Trail. This free, fun family event for the general public will run from 1 pm to 5 pm and will feature juvenile White Sturgeon being release into the Columbia River and the opportunity to get up close to some local amphibians, snakes, aquatic bugs and more! Critter Day is aimed to increase awareness of the special ecosystems in the Trail and Pend D'Oreille region and share information about the unique and at-risk plants and animals that call them home.
Click here for more information.
Nelson Garden Festival
May 13, Nelson
The 16th Annual Nelson Garden Festival hosted by the West Kootenay Eco Society happening on Saturday, May 13th, 2017, 10-3 pm, 200 block of Baker Street and Kootenay Street in downtown Nelson. Find everything for your garden - bedding, plants, seeds, trees, furniture and more.
Click here for more information.
8th Annual Castlegar Garden & Nature Fest
May 27, Castlegar
The Castlegar Garden Club and Castlegar Communities in Bloom partner to sponsor this free open-air festival. The prime focus is the abundance of local gardening talent and nature resources. Plants and gardens (wild and cultivated) are featured, as well as farming, food production, organic growing, sustainable living, invasive plants, composting, hikes and trails in the area, local conservation areas.
Click here for more information.
CBWN Spring Member Meeting & AGM
May 27, Cranbrook
The Columbia Basin Watershed Network (CBWN) is hosting its Spring Member Meeting and AGM at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook. Can't attend in person? Register for the livestream webcast, and/or attend the AGM on your computer.
Click here for more information.
Understanding Basin Water Resources
May 27, Webinar
This webinar will be given by Dr. Martin Carver, Aqua Environmental Associates, and Vice-Chair, Columbia Basin Watershed Network Society, who prepared the "Water Monitoring and Climate Change in the Upper Columbia Basin" report on behalf of the Columbia Basin Trust. The webinar will come to you live from the Spring Member Meeting of the Columbia Basin Watershed Network.
Click here for more information.
KCP Strategic Planning Session: Putting Our Heads Together for Conservation
May 30, Creston
Have any thoughts on how to better support private land conservation in the Kootenays? How can a network of over 80 partners best use its energy? What priorities should we focus on in the next five years? The KCP is welcoming its partners to come to this valuable workshop to put our heads together to identify our focus. Join us at the Ramada Inn in Creston from 10 am to 5 pm PDT. Travel bursaries will be provided for those who require it.
Please RSVP to Juliet Craig by emailing
juliet@kootenayconservation.ca.
CSISS Invasive Species ID and Management Training Workshop
May 30, Golden
This free course covers everything from identification of key invasive plants in your area, to implementing best management practices in the field to prevent the spread of invasive species. Applicable to industry, forestry, First Nations, municipal and regional staff, stewardship groups and other interested individuals. To register, email:
info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org
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Spring Celebration of Environmental Education
May 31, Cranbrook
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)'s Spring Celebration of Environmental Education will be held on from 7 pm - 9pm in Castlegar preceding CBEEN's Community-based Social Marketing (CBSM) Institute. Please email info@cbeen.org to RSVP, and let CBEEN know if you'd like to have a table to display your program information.
Community-based Social Marketing (CBSM) Institute
June 1 - 2, Castlegar
Registration is now open. Learn how to foster sustainable behavior.
CBEEN has engaged Doug McKenzie-Mohr, world-renowned developer of Community-based Social Marketing (CBSM), to facilitate a 2-day CBSM Institute at the Castlegar Campus of Selkirk College.
This Institute will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of community-based social marketing and how it is being applied throughout the world, and in the Columbia Basin, to foster sustainable behaviour. Attendees will learn the 5 steps of community-based social marketing and be exposed to numerous case studies.
Field Soil Description & Classification Course
June 7 - 9, Revelstoke
Participants can expect to be able to describe and classify forest soils by the end of the course. They will have a couple of new field techniques to improve the quality of their soils data. They will be able to determine the % sand in the field to aid in soil texture determination, using the "spoon" method invented by the instructor. They will have applied soil properties to assess soil salvage, soil remediation, restoration and reclamation activities.
Click here for more information.
Annual Meeting: Panel on Effective Stewardship
June 13, via WexX/Teleconference
The Stewardship Centre for British Columbia will be hosting a panel discussion called "A River Runs Through It: The value of scientifically defensible, evidence-based decision-making for effective stewardship." People can attend the meeting in person in Vancouver or via WebX/Teleconference! Details for connecting to be announced.
Click here for more information.
Lentic Wetland Assessment Workshop
July 20 - 21, Canal Flats
Join the BCWF for a free two-day workshop where you will learn how to rapidly assess rangeland wetlands using the techniques developed by Dr. Paul Hansen. Dr. Paul Hansen is one of the founding specialists who developed a methodology to assess the proper functioning condition of lentic and lotic wetlands (i.e., isolated and stream-connected wetlands). Please note that an application is required for this workshop as spaces are limited.
Click here for more information.
Introduction to the Wetland Plants of British Columbia
July 25 - 26, Revelstoke
This course will introduce students to the freshwater vascular plants of British Columbia, providing them with an overview of prominent and ecologically important groups as well as giving them the skills to identify many species in the field. The course will prioritize the identification of families and easily-identifiable species, but will also cover species-level identification within more challenging genera so as to introduce students to the process of species-level identification using dichotomous keys.
Click here for more information.
CSISS Wetland Restoration & Invasive Species Workshop
July 27, Revelstoke
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is hosting a free one-day wetland restoration and invasive species workshop with the BC Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Columbia Mountains Institute. This workshop will provide an overview of steps involved in restoring a wetland, including site selection, design considerations, and permitting requirements. Instructor Neil Fletcher is the Wetlands Education Program Manager for BC Wildlife Federation. To register, email your name and your affiliation to:
info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org or call: 1-855-785-9333.
Click here for more information.
Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF) Conference
September 20 - 23, Nelson
Every year experts, policy makers, and practitioners come together for a conference dedicated to rural places hosted by the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF), a charity dedicated to supporting the sustainability of rural Canada through collaboration with rural community groups, the private sector, all levels of government, and researchers. Selkirk College is proud to partner with CRRF to host the 2017 conference to be held in Nelson from September 20-23, 2017.
Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent
September 23 - 25, Choteau, Montana
The Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent is an ongoing forum to bring together people who care about this special place.
Through workshops, forums, policy dialogues, and conferences, the Roundtable provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore opportunities to work together -- to sustain the natural and cultural heritage of this remarkable landscape.
Wetlands Institute
September 23 - 29, East Kootenay
The BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Institute is an intensive 7-day hands-on workshop that educates participants about wetland stewardship, restoration and construction skills. Participants come to the Wetlands Institute with a wetland project they wish to implement in their home communities whether if be restoration, protection, enhancement, or education-related. During the workshop, participants receive support from knowledgeable experts from around the province and obtain hands-on training in order to successfully implement their wetland projects upon returning home. This year's location is TBA but projects will take place between Canal Flats and Fairmont Hot Springs.
KCP Fall Gathering: From Grasslands to Wetlands - Connecting Biodiversity
September 29 - 30, East Kootenay
The KCP 2016 Fall Gathering & AGM serves as one of the primary vehicles to connect and re-connect KCP partners from across the region.
The organizing theme for this year's Fall Gathering is From Grasslands to Wetlands: Connecting Biodiversity.
Inquiring Voices Sustainability Symposium
September 29 - October 1, Blue Lake Centre
This annual CBEEN event brings together environmental educators who live in the same bioregion to form a rich learning community meet to share, inquire, support, and collaborate with one another. These retreats are a great opportunity to network, share resources and stories, inspire one another and have fun through dialogue and activity.
Columbia Basin Symposium
October 13 - 15, Kimberley
Symposium discussions will focus on on three global trends that are having a long-term impact in the Basin - demographics, technology and climate change. Conference participants will hear from experts and be involved in discussions about the how the region can adapt to these trends and leverage opportunities from them.
Interpretive Guide Training
November 3 - 4, Kimberley
CBEEN is offering this 2-day Apprentice Interpreter course designed as a stepping stone to the Professional Interpreter Accreditation. It is appropriate for any guides or interested individuals who want an introduction to effective interpretation skills, as well as local natural and cultural history.
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Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation Public Conservation Assistance Fund
Deadline: May 16
HCTF provides small grants to organizations and individuals who have a conservation project in mind but need financial help to make it happen. Projects must be of a conservation nature, with priority given to projects that focus on activities that maintain, conserve or restore native (indigenous) fish and wildlife species and their habitats.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation - Leadership Program
Deadline: June 1
The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) Leadership Program aims to enhance the organizational capacity of environmental organizations through a Leadership and Organizational Development Course. At least 14 leadership grants will be awarded as part of this program, covering the cost of the course, as well as travel and accommodations. A minimum of two participants from each of TD FEF's seven regions will be selected - Pacific, Prairie, Ontario North and East, Western Ontario, Greater Toronto Region, Quebec and Atlantic.
Read more here.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Deadline: July 15
Need funding for your environmental project? The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs.
Nature Conservancy of Canada Round 3 of Other Qualified Organizations (OQO) Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to announce Round 3 of the Other Qualified Organizations (OQO) Program. Funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada and administered by NCC, the program will provide up to $5 million in support of conservation in communities across Canada. Land acquisitions closing between April 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 will be considered under Round 3 of the OQO Program, and applications will be accepted until 5:00pm EST on November 1.
Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Delivered for the Columbia BasinTrust by the Kootenay Livestock Association, the Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Program supports efforts to maintain and/or enhance grassland resources while meeting conservation, environmental and recreational objectives. Objectives include promoting the stewardship of the grassland resource, striving to maintain and enhance biodiversity and long-term fish and wildlife productivity in public grassland ecosystems and improving compatibility between livestock management and recreation use.
Columbia Basin Trust Small Grants Program
Deadline: Ongoing
If you have an idea that will address community priorities and encourage community development activities, including those that relate to the environment, you can apply for up to $5,000 through this program.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program Community Engagement Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
The goal of the Community Engagement Grant is to provide an opportunity for FWCP stakeholders (e.g. environmental groups, rod and gun clubs, non-profits, stewardship organizations, government, and First Nations), to apply for small amounts of funding to support their conservation and enhancement work.
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Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network
Wild Voices Program Manager
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) is hiring a Wild Voices Program Manager. The Wild Voices Program Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Wild Voices for Kids Program, as well as supporting other aspects of CBEEN's environmental education activities. This is a contract position that may be renewed annually and the successful individual can be located anywhere within the Canadian Columbia Basin. This posting closes at 5 pm PST on May 5.
Watershed Stewardship Assistant
Lake Windermere Ambassadors is hiring a Watershed Stewardship Assistant for the summer season in Invermere. The position is full-time for nine weeks, 30 hrs/week on average and includes some weekend and evening work. To be eligible, applicants must have been a full-time student this year and returning to a full-time program in September 2017. Deadline for applications is May 19th, with a suggested start date of July 3rd (though start and end date are flexible).
Major Projects Biologist 3
The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) is hiring a Major Projects Biologist 3 for the Upper Columbia Region, Castlegar Office. The Major Projects Biologist 3 will undertake duties associated with ONA initiatives within the Upper Columbia and Arrow regions of the Okanagan Nation Territory, with a specific focus on environmental assessments, wildlife and natural resources.
Wings Over the Rockies Festival
Registration Director
The Wings Over the Rockies Festival is seeking to fill the volunteer Board position of Registration Director for October to June. The position will begin in the fall 2017; the busiest time is April and the first week in May during registration. The Registration Director manages and oversees all registrations. A level of comfort working with computers is required for the online registration (the most-used method of registration). Training and mentoring during the whole registration period will be provided. If interested, please contact Nory Esteban
at 250-342-3457 or jnesteban@telus.net.
West Kootenay EcoSociety
Summer Event Coordination Assistant
West Kootenay EcoSociety works to preserve wild places, air and water for future generations; to take action to reduce the crisis of climate change; and to promote sustainable local food systems. If you are passionate, organized, and love people, the West Kootenay EcoSociety wants you to join their team as the Event Coordination Assistant summer student.
Yellowstone to Yukon
Columbia Headwaters Associate
Y2Y is seeking an Columbia Headwaters Associate to support our campaign for greater conservation in the North Purcell and North-Centreal Columbia mountains: collectively, the Columbia Headwaters. You will assist our B.C. and Yukon Program Director with all aspects of the campaign, including identifying and liaising with stakeholders and decision-makers; researching, compiling and communicating relevant information from a variety of disciplines; developing and distributing campaign materials; organizing field trips and events; and participating in strategic discussions.
BC Parks
Senior Ranger Positions
The Senior Park Ranger is the front line field contact with park and protected areas visitors, interest groups, First Nations, and contractors through direct or supporting delivery of the full range of BC Parks programs in the areas of conservation, recreation, outreach, and division services within a complex park or group of parks, protected areas, conservancies and ecological reserves.
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South Coast Conservation Program
Species at Risk Series - 3rd Webinar
In case you missed it, the recording of the third South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) webinar in the "Species at Risk" series is now available in two parts on the
SCCP YouTube channel.
K
ootenay Conservation Program
Conservation Resources for our Region
The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) helps partners to coordinate and facilitate conservation efforts on private land, and in an effort to support this, the KCP has developed a webpage that complies some of the best conservation and stewardship resources available for our region.
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