Environmental Monitoring

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia ValleyCreston-PurcellsDuncan-Trout LakeElk ValleyGoldenKootenay LakeKootenay Lake West ArmLower ArrowLower Columbia RiverSlocan ValleySouth CountrySouth Selkirks-SalmoUpper ArrowUpper Kootenay River Valley
Focuses	Ecosystem Restoration/EnhancementEnvironmental MonitoringLand ManagementPlanningPolicy/Regulation
Regional District	CSRDRDCKRDEKRDKB
Group Types	Provincial Government

Our Mission:

Our Vision:

Economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) delivers integrated natural resource management services for British Columbians. It is the main agency responsible for establishing the conditions for […]

Kootenay Lake Partnership

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Creston-PurcellsDuncan-Trout LakeKootenay LakeKootenay Lake West ArmSouth Selkirks-Salmo
Focuses	Coordination and CommunicationEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringWaterWildlife/Fish Conservation
Regional District	RDCK
Group Types	Project (Not Organization)

Our Mission:

To develop integrated and collaborative approaches to lake management planning which will allow for a healthy and productive lake, with balanced land and water uses that support and sustain environmental, community, recreational, aboriginal, cultural, traditional and aesthetic values.

Our Vision:

The Kootenay Lake Partnership (KLP) was formed in 2010 to address the increasing growth and development pressures of people desiring to live on or near Kootenay Lake. As a result, […]

Parks Canada

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia ValleyGolden
Focuses	Ecosystem Restoration/EnhancementEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringSpecies-at-Risk
Regional District	CSRDRDEK
Group Types	Federal Government

Our Mission:

On behalf of the people of Canada, to protect and present nationally significant natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Our Vision:

Canada’s treasured natural and historic places will be a living legacy, connecting hearts and minds to a stronger, deeper understanding of the very essence of Canada.

The Parks Canada Agency protects and presents nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage, and fosters public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and […]

Columbia Lake Stewardship Society

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia Valley
Focuses	Citizen ScienceEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringWater
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

The Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) mission is to act as stewards in preserving the ecological health of Columbia Lake. Our vision is that by conducting water quality measurements, recording data, and circulating information and reports, we will engage others in our mission to preserve Columbia Lake’s pristine water and natural environment.

Our Vision:

The Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) vision is that by conducting water quality and quantity measurements, recording data, and disseminating information and reports, the CLSS will communicate with and encourage others to join its mission to preserve Columbia Lake’s pristine water resources and natural environment.

In July 2013, meetings were held by concerned citizens to investigate forming a group to represent those interested in preserving the health of Columbia Lake. It was noted that several […]

Groundswell Network Society

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia Valley
Focuses	Citizen ScienceClimate ChangeEcosystem Restoration/EnhancementEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

To promote community sustainability through education and by the advancement of innovative projects that result in health for people, the environment and the economy.

Our Vision:

To inspire hope and action towards healthy communities.

In 2000, the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens (CVBG) was formed and focused on the development of community and school gardens in the communities of the Upper Columbia Region. The CVBG […]

Lake Windermere Ambassadors

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia Valley
Focuses	Citizen ScienceEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringWater
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

Through collaboration of representatives of key community sectors, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors will serve as a resource for future projects benefiting the health of Lake Windermere.

Our Vision:

An ecologically healthy Lake Windermere with balanced management approaches that support recreation and traditional uses, high fish and wildlife values, and economic prosperity in the region.

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA) are a group of committed citizens whose mandate is the protection of Lake Windermere, British Columbia. The Ambassadors have a vision of an ecologically healthy […]

Wildsight – Regional

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia ValleyCreston-PurcellsDuncan-Trout LakeElk ValleyGoldenKootenay LakeKootenay Lake West ArmLower ArrowLower Columbia RiverSlocan ValleySouth CountrySouth Selkirks-SalmoUpper ArrowUpper Kootenay River Valley
Focuses	Education/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringLandscape ConnectivityWaterYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	CSRDRDCKRDEKRDKB
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

Wildsight works to protect wildlife, water and wild places in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. Our education programs include Winter Wonder (K-3), Nature Through the Seasons (K-3), Classroom with Outdoors (4-7), Ecostewards (4-6), Go Wild (9-12), Columbia River Field School (10-12), Beyond Recycling (5-7) and Know Your Watershed (9).

Our Vision:

The Columbia Mountains and Southern Rocky Mountain area has healthy, functioning ecosystems. A network of protected wild landscapes and watersheds provide for native plant, fish, and animal populations, and maintain healthy human communities.

Wildsight focuses on three core areas: the southern Canadian Rocky Mountains, upper Columbia River Valley, and the Columbia Mountains. Wildsight’s program areas include conservation, water, climate adaptation solutions, sustainable communities, […]

Slocan Lake Stewardship Society

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Slocan Valley
Focuses	Citizen ScienceEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringWaterWildlife/Fish Conservation
Regional District	RDCK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

To work in the community to protect the beauty, health and wonder of the magnificent Slocan Lake ecosystem for future generations.

Our Vision:

The Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS) is dedicated to protecting the beauty, health and wonder of the magnificent Slocan Lake ecosystem for future generations. We do this by investing in […]

Slocan River Streamkeepers

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Slocan Valley
Focuses	Citizen ScienceEcosystem Restoration/EnhancementEducation/OutreachEnvironmental MonitoringWater
Regional District	RDCK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

To protect and restore the aquatic and riparian ecosystems of the Slocan River by promoting community stewardship through education, collaboration and action.

Our Vision:

The protection and restoration of the streams, streambeds and riparian zones that foster biodiversity in the Slocan Valley Watershed.

The Slocan River Streamkeepers work to promote community stewardship through education, collaboration and action. We collect data that gives us information about local creeks and the river, do school field […]