Tag: Watersheds

Building Wetland Stewardship Skills in Victoria B.C.

This July, the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Wetland Education Program (WEP) facilitated a 2.5‑day Wetlandkeepers workshop in Victoria, B.C., in partnership with the Bilston Watershed Habitat Protection Association and Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary—a living classroom rich with native plants, visiting and resident birds, and even a Western Painted Turtle.…
Understanding Beaver Dam Analogues — Q&A with Jennifer Rogers

Restoring streams, floodplains, and wetlands doesn’t always require heavy machinery. Sometimes, simple, nature-based solutions are the most effective. That’s the idea behind low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR)—an approach that uses natural materials and processes to support ecosystem recovery. Two widely used techniques involve building simple, hand-crafted structures inspired by nature: Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) and Post-Assisted…
Upcoming Event — Virtual Tour of Canada’s Largest Indigenous-Led Wetland Restoration

Event Cancelled — Please check Norman Allard’s LinkedIn profile for rescheduling updates in the coming weeks. Inside Canada’s Largest Indigenous-Led Wetland Project Virtual Live Tour and Q&A with Norman Allard, Community Planner for Yaqan Nukiy (Lower Kootenay Band) Date: June 20, 2025Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PSTWhere to watch: www.youtube.com/@ReconnectExperience Join Norman Allard, Community Planner…
Welcome to the Team! Meet Our New & Returning Conservation Stewardship Staff

As the summer field season kicks off, we’re excited to welcome back several dedicated members—and introduce one new face—to the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Watershed Team (aka the Conservation Stewardship department)! Sabine Rankin – Junior Restoration Technician Welcome to the team, Sabine! Sabine Rankin holds a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Simon Fraser University with a…
Assessing Road Impacts on Wetlands in Northern B.C.

Introducing BCWF’s RIWHA Tool Across British Columbia, roads and industrial infrastructure continue to reshape wetland ecosystems—this is especially true in northern B.C., where decades of hydroelectric development and land-use change have left lasting marks on the landscape. To better understand and respond to these impacts, the B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched a new tool: the…
Celebrating World Water Day 2025 — Protecting B.C.’s Watersheds

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water” – Loren Eiseley Water connects us all—it nourishes ecosystems, sustains communities, and shapes the landscapes we call home. This World Water Day, we recognize the importance of protecting and restoring our freshwater resources in British Columbia. From wetlands and rivers to glaciers and…
Common Wetland Invasives

In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2025, the B.C. Wildlife Federation is highlighting the growing threat of invasive species in B.C.’s wetlands. Since 1996, the BCWF has been a leader in wetland conservation, working to protect, restore, and spread the word about these critical ecosystems across the province. Wetlands play a crucial role…
Whirling Disease — A Threat to B.C.’s Fish and Freshwater Ecosystems

Invasive species can have devastating impacts on B.C.’s freshwater ecosystems, threatening fish populations, altering habitats, and compromising water quality. One of the most concerning emerging threats is whirling disease, a microscopic parasite that affects juvenile salmonid fish, including trout and whitefish. For National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2025, the B.C. Wildlife Federation is bringing attention to whirling disease,…
Invasive Mussels — An Immediate and Preventable Threat

Invasive species pose a serious risk to B.C.’s lakes and rivers, with the potential to disrupt entire ecosystems. Among the most destructive are zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), which spread rapidly, damaging aquatic habitats, fisheries, and water systems.] For years, the BCWF has advocated for protections against these invasive mussels,…
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Today, February 11, 2025, is the tenth annual United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. About three quarters of the staff at the B.C. Wildlife Federation are women, all of whom work hard to restore habitat, protect watersheds, advocate for fish and wildlife conservation, and enhance conservation awareness across the province. The BCWF…