Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Helps Humans Coexist with Nature
How can fences be designed and built to be friendlier to wildlife? The concept of ‘wildlife-friendly’ fencing means considering the needs of wildlife and includes the removal of fencing that is no longer serving a purpose, thoughtful planning of where new fences are located, as well as specifications for how those fences are designed and constructed.
Rachel Holt
Working to shift the underlying paradigms of society takes commitment and tenacity, as well as the ability to see the big picture of what needs to change and the vision of how to get there. Ecologist Dr. Rachel Holt is someone who embodies these qualities and is unwavering in her dedication to what she sees as the vitally important work of conservation.
More Habitat, Less Bugs: Co-existing with Bats & Swallows is Good for All
Why swallow numbers have dropped is still somewhat of a mystery. Although pesticide exposure, the massive decline of insects, and climate change are factors, loss of nesting habitat is one cause Darvill feels her project can affect. To that end, UCSHEP has recently put up five artificial nesting structures and dozens of nesting cups in key locations throughout the Columbia Valley.
2023 Spring Tours
In June 2023, KCP hosted an East Kootenay Stewardship Committee meeting in Cranbrook, and a West Kootenay Stewardship Committee meeting in New Denver.
Myra Juckers
Myra Juckers is part of the Land and Resources Department with the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation (Tobacco Plains Band), located in Grasmere. In her role as Environmental Officer, she is directly involved with many on the ground projects including wetland restoration and ungulate habitat enhancement. She especially enjoys being able to connect with a variety of people and organizations, including specialists, government staff, consultants, and NGOs.
Wetland Restoration and Environmental Training for Indigenous Youth
Awarded to BC Wildlife Federation to provide training for the Shuswap Guardians in Training by engaging them in wetland restoration efforts near Canal Flats in the Sun Creek watershed.
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Bat Roost Habitat Monitoring in the Kootenay Lake Region
Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund supports local conservation initiatives.
Protecting Indigenous Cultural Values and Fish and Wildlife Habitat on Kootenay Lake
Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund supports local conservation initiatives.
Bring on the beaver – Wetland hero helps Kootenay scientists mitigate climate change
Here’s a question. What well-known animal is quickly becoming a true climate change celebrity? Think roly-poly body, wee squat legs, yellowy buckteeth, that pear-shaped profile on the Canadian nickel. Indeed, the lowly beaver may often be disregarded and in some circles despised. But for a landscape facing wildfire, drought or floods, Castor canadensis is a downright superhero— one that scientists and community groups in the Kootenays are turning to for answers.