Category: Wetland Stewards
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An Educational Companion to We Are of Water
This article was originally written and posted by the Real Estate Foundation of BC. In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, we are excited to share “An Educational Companion to We Are of Water” The graphic novel We Are of Water, illustrated by Chenoa Gao provides visuals connected to voices and knowledge shared by Indigenous Elders, youth…
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City of Vancouver Staff Plunge Into the Wetlands Institute
Members of the City of Vancouver’s engineering department will spend the next several years building and rehabilitating urban wetlands in the Still Creek Watershed, using skills they acquired from a Wetlands Institute workshop last year. Sophie Warren and Julie McManus collaborate with the City of Vancouver Parks Board on improving stormwater management and on rainwater…
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Plant Bingo 2024!
As the B.C. Wildlife Federation advances Version 3 of the “Wetlands of British Columbia” digital resource book, we are excited to announce an interactive outdoor activity: Plant Bingo. This is an exciting outdoor initiative where we invite you to explore your local wetlands and take photographs of the diverse plant species you encounter. To get…
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10,000 Wetlands: Using Beaver-based Restoration to Enhance Watershed Resilience
In early 2023, the B.C. Wildlife Federation launched 10,000 Wetlands, an ambitious project focused on beaver-based restoration. The 10,000 Wetlands project is designed to confront environmental challenges through installing 100 Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) across the province. By partnering with First Nations, Indigenous groups, and environmental NGOs, our overall aim is to kickstart the creation…
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Celebrating World Wetlands Day with the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Watershed Team
As World Wetlands Day approaches, the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Watershed Team wants to emphasize the role that wetlands play in sustaining water supply, biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and cultural heritage. “This year’s World Wetland’s Day celebrates the relationship that people have had with wetlands throughout time. Our interdependence is both beautiful and fragile. And the…
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2023: A Year of Impact with the BCWF Watershed Team
The BCWF Watershed team, which includes the Wetlands Education Program (WEP), Wetlands Workforce (WW), and Fish Habitat Restoration and Education Program (FHREP), made great strides in 2023 to further conservation efforts across British Columbia. Our restoration and education collaborations included partnerships with over 30 First Nations and engaged with more than 40 communities. Maintenance and…
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Why Wetlands?
Protecting water is central to the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s mission to preserve, restore, and enhance the region’s fish, wildlife, and habitats. Wetlands, a key part of British Columbia’s ecosystem, offer numerous advantages, including water purification, flood control, climate change mitigation, and providing vital wildlife habitats. However, these crucial ecosystems are rapidly diminishing. In the last…
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Wetlands: Hope in a Time of Uncertainty
This is not a story of loss. It is one of hope and resilience, at a time when it is needed. The global COVID pandemic has shaken our certainty in the future and has made us refocus our priorities, with our health and the health of our environment being at the top of the list.…
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Steward of the Land: Glenn Auger
We are saddened to inform you that Glenn Auger, Indigenous Advisor for the Wetlands Workforce, passed away the morning of December 1st, 2021
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Plastic, Toxins, and the Carnival Rabbit: The Workforce Crew Cleaning the Shorelines of the Fraser River Estuary
The Fraser River Estuary Clean-up crew has been working tirelessly for the past several weeks to clean up the highly biodiverse marshes and wetlands of the Fraser Estuary. Their aim is to clean up as much debris as possible by December 10, 2021.