Thurs, Feb 26

Dr. Suzanne Bayley discusses how the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners have been assessing the hydrogeomorphic characteristics that lead to healthy wetlands, and how we can use constructed beaver dams to mitigate the effects of the warming climate on wetlands and streams. This project is in collaboration with Catriona Leven, Jessica Holden and Dr. Ryan MacDonald. Webinar recording is now available!

Thurs, Feb 19

Delany Hall, tmixʷ (all living things) technician with the Okanagan Nation Alliance, speaks to a project partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band and the B.C. Wildlife Federation involving the introduction of beaver analogues as one tool being used to help recover wetland ecosystems. Webinar recording is now available!

Thurs, Feb 5

Forester Randy Harris outlined how grassland and fire resilience science aligns with traditional First Nation land stewardship activities and how learnings from this local initiative are being disseminated province-wide and in the context of the Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program. Webinar recording is available!

Thurs, Jan 29

Audrey Ehman, P.Ag. Consultant, presented on the classification, distribution, and best management practices for the unique dry, non-forested brushland ecosystems of the West Kootenay. Webinar recording is available!

Thurs, Jan 22

Stewart Rood, Professor of Environmental Science, University of Lethbridge, introduced ecology and adaptations of cottonwood trees and described successful restoration applications that have delivered environmental flows from regional dams. Webinar recording is available!