Based in Jaffray in the East Kootenay, Clayton Lamb does wildlife research all over the province. For more than a decade, he has been involved with a study of grizzly bear survival, reproduction, coexistence and conflict in the Elk Valley.
Justina explores the essential role that unfragmented, unroaded, and undeveloped lands and waters play in sustaining biodiversity and landscape connectivity, and the particular responsibility that Canada bears.
Dr. Michelle McLellan’s main research interest is the studying population dynamics of recovering and threatened large mammal populations. Dr. Lana Ciarniello focuses on the interaction of humans and bears
Rob shows how different countries on six continents are all tackling the common issue of making roads more permeable and less lethal for wildlife.
Tracy reviews several road ecology research initiatives lead by the Miistakis Institute to identity where wildlife cross roads, from pronghorn to wood frogs.
First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) is working with First Nations to develop an integrated spatial data base and planning tools to support collaborative planning.
Sara discusses how Ktunaxa’s approach seeks to enhance the values in the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA).
Leslie presents ideas for what can be done at a site scale for enhancing wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity from the perspective of a landscape architect.
Katie Reid has been with the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) since 2013 when she started as the Field Operations Manager before transitioning to her current role as the Program Director. Her journey into the realm of invasive species management has been marked by her commitment to environmental stewardship and a passion for conserving the unique ecosystems of the East Kootenay region.
Slocan Valley Check-in Meeting - November 2023
