BCWF Watershed Team Updates
Find BCWF updates relating to the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Watershed Team here! For general BCWF updates, visit www.bcwf.bc.ca/news-updates. To view our Bog Blog, in which we share educational content and stories from the field, visit www.bcwfbogblog.com.
Note: Some overlap between blogs may occur from time to time.
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Reviving the Land — The Yaqan Nukiy Wetland Renaturalization Project
What happens when you let the land lead? On Yaqan Nukiy territory, millennia of Indigenous knowledge is guiding one of the most ambitious wetland projects in Canada—transforming not only ecosystems, but the broader understanding of how restoration can be approached. …
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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…
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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,…
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Species Profile — Moose
When we think of wetland species we often think of animals such as birds, amphibians, and aquatic insects. However, wetlands are renowned for being an ecological hotspot that house a surprising list of tenants – one of them being moose.…
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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…
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World Migratory Bird Day 2025 — Creating Bird-Friendly Communities Across the Pacific Flyway
Each year, World Migratory Bird Day unites people across the globe in celebrating one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena—the seasonal movement of billions of birds across vast distances. In 2025, the focus is on how we can make our communities—rural…
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Supporting People, Supporting Watersheds
Celebrating Birch Matkowski’s R.P.Bio We’re proud to share that Birch Matkowski, a Jr. Restoration Biologist with the B.C. Wildlife Federation, recently earned her Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) designation. This is a major milestone in her career and a reflection of…
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Final Report 2024
Explore highlights from the BCWF Watershed Team’s 2024 report, showcasing hands-on restoration, community partnerships, and bold steps toward watershed security across B.C. This year’s work reflects our growing impact on wetland health, climate resilience, and collaborative conservation.
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Using Laws and Legislation to Protect Your Wetlands
Have you ever seen someone filling in, draining, or destroying a wetland and wondered, “are they allowed to do that?!“ Maybe it’s your neighbor harming a wetland on their private property and you have concerns about it. Or, maybe there’s a new development proposed that will pollute your favorite wetland. Now that the value…
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Partnering with Beavers — An Inside Look at the Work of the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
On this April 7th, International Beaver Day—a day some of our staff believe should be an international stat holiday—we recognize the vital role beavers play in shaping and restoring ecosystems. These remarkable rodents are nature’s engineers, creating wetlands that support…
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