August 17, 2018
New maternity roost for Townsends Big-eared Bats A new maternity roost for Townsends Big-eared Bats has been constructed on the Earl Conservation property near Newgate, on Koocanusa Reservoir’s west side. Wildlife biologist with the Province […]
August 15, 2018
Moss Giasson joins Columbia Board as Public Representative The FWCP Columbia Board is pleased to welcome Moss Giasson as the newest Public Representative. Moss has been working as an environmental specialist and Professional Agrologist for […]
July 11, 2018
In 2018—19 the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) in the Columbia Region is funding 55 projects for a total project investment of more than $6 million. One of those projects, coordinated by the Province […]
June 20, 2018
Grizzly habitat conserved near Fernie: FWCP contributes $360,000 The FWCP provided nearly $360,000 to help the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) purchase – and conserve – more than 100 acres along the Elk River south […]
May 16, 2018
Laurie Kremsater joins Coastal Region Board Laurie Kremsater of Abbotsford has been selected as the newest Public Representative on our FWCP Coastal Region Board. Laurie has been a dedicated supporter of research and conservation of […]
March 7, 2018
Volunteers “Drive” Bird Banding Station at Mugaha Marsh The Mackenzie Nature Observatory receives funding from the FWCP to help deliver its annual migratory bird banding program at Mugaha Marsh. More than 2,300 volunteer-hours were logged […]
February 15, 2018
Fisher Behaviour Shown in Rare Video Footage Female Fishers require tree cavities for reproduction, as they provide a secure environment for kits by regulating temperature extremes and limiting predator access. Sometimes, predation can come from […]
February 15, 2018
Invitation to provide input on the Quinsam River plan A’Tlegay Fisheries Society received funding from the FWCP to complete the Quinsam River Fish Habitat Restoration Plan. The goal is to provide a list of achievable […]
February 9, 2018
Wetlands Restored on Conservation Lands in the East Kootenay Waterfowl, shorebirds, Western Toads and Western Painted Turtles are among those that will be benefiting from a wetland project located near the confluence of Cherry Creek […]
