Youth Programs and Activities Archives - Kootenay Conservation Program

British Columbia Wildlife Federation

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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/EnhancementWetland ConservationWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	CSRDRDCKRDEKRDKB
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

The BC Wildlife Federation is a province-wide voluntary conservation organization representing all British Columbians whose aims are to protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Our Vision:

1) To ensure the sound, long-term management of British Columbia’s fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreational resources in the best interests of all British Columbians, and to coordinate all the voluntary agencies, societies, clubs and individuals interested in that objective, and 2) To develop and support a comprehensive educational program to make all British Columbians aware of the value of British Columbia’s fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreational resources, and to arouse in the public conscience a recognition of, and a respect for, the place of fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation in the wise integrated use of the nation’s natural resources.

The BC Wildlife Federation is British Columbia’s largest and oldest conservation organization. Our 50,000 members are passionately committed to protecting, enhancing and promoting the wise use of the environment for […]

Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network

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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/OutreachLeadership DevelopmentYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	CSRDRDCKRDEKRDKB
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

Encouraging environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting educators.

Our Vision:

People in the Canadian Columbia Basin respect the natural environment and engage in sustainable activities.

CBEEN acts as a regional umbrella network for environmental education that supports, encourages, and facilitates environmental education initiatives, and fosters environmental stewardship and sustainability, throughout the Canadian Columbia Basin. CBEEN […]

Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Creston-PurcellsKootenay LakeKootenay Lake West Arm
Focuses	Citizen ScienceEcosystem Restoration/EnhancementEducation/OutreachWaterYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	RDCK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

To improve the health and stewardship of Kootenay Lake through monitoring, habitat restoration, capacity building, and the empowerment of local communities, First Nations, and stakeholders.

Our Vision:

Kootenay Lake is a productive ecosystem supporting abundant fish and wildlife with land and water uses that support clean water and long-term sustainable communities. Residents, First Nations, and other stakeholders have a strong sense of place and engage actively in lake stewardship and governance.

Formed in 2012, Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS) is an inclusive stewardship organization dedicated to sustaining a healthy Kootenay Lake for future generations.

The lake’s authentic nature instills a […]

Golden District Rod & Gun Club

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Golden
Focuses	Education/OutreachPolicy/RegulationWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	CSRD
Group Types	Fish and Wildlife Association

Our Mission:

The Purposes of the Golden District Rod & Gun Club outlined in the club Constitution shall be:
• To foster the propagation and conservation of the fish and wildlife of British Columbia, and the control and protection of British Columbia’s ecology for the purposes aforesaid:
• To foster cooperation and mutual good will between the sportsmen of Golden area and of British Columbia generally, and also with the sportsmen of the other provinces of Canada, and the states of the United States of America for the purposes mentioned herein:
• To assist constituted authority in every reasonable manner in the preservation of the fish and wildlife and in the enforcement of all laws and regulations affecting the same:
• To associate on an agreed basis with other bodies having like objectives in regard to fish, wildlife and related recreation activities:
• To encourage preservation and the maintenance of harmonious relations between industry, land owners and sportsmen.
• To conduct classes and instructions on the subjects of fish and wildlife laws, the proper, safe, and legal handling of fish equipment, boats, and firearms and the proper, safe, and legal methods of hunting, fishing, and boating and the conservation of fish and wildlife.

Our Vision:

We encourage hunting, fishing, and shooting among the residents of the Golden district with a view towards better knowledge of the safe use of firearms and conservation ethics.

Founded in the 1930s, the Golden District Rod and Gun Club has always encouraged the propagation of fish and wildlife through conservation. We support the local community with donations and […]

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 […]

Fernie Rod & Gun Club

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Elk Valley
Focuses	Education/OutreachLand ConservationWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Fish and Wildlife Association

Our Mission:

To enhance and maintain an environment in which populations of wildlife can thrive, and to preserve and promote the sports of shooting, archery, hunting, and fishing, and enhancement of wildlife habitat.

Our Vision:

A region where people protect and conserve fish and wildlife stocks, which in turn fosters a sporting life of hunters and anglers

The Fernie Rod and Gun Club is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the sports of shooting, archery, hunting, and fishing this includes, the enhancement of wildlife habitat. The […]

Wings Over the Rockies

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Columbia Valley
Focuses	Education/OutreachWetland ConservationWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission:

To foster immediate and long term positive action on behalf of birds, wildlife and habitat by utilizing and recognizing public education, research results, quality economic development and the skills and resources of our communities, balancing the needs of humans and natural systems.

Our Vision:

Every year, the Wings Over the Rockies Festival is celebrated in early May. The Wings wildlife festival offers over 100 events including guided walks and floats, evening talks, art shows, […]

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, […]

Sparwood and District Fish and Wildlife Association

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Elk Valley
Focuses	Ecosystem Restoration/EnhancementLand ConservationWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Fish and Wildlife Association

Our Mission:

• To ensure the sound, long-term management of fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreational resources in the best interest of all residents of the province.
• To make all residents aware of the value of our fish, wildlife and outdoor recreational resources, and to arouse in the public conscience a recognition of and a respect for the place of fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation in the wise and integrated use of natural resources.
• To obtain and maintain reasonable public access to all forests and recreational areas of the province.
• To make the general public aware of the dangers of land, air and water pollution, and to cooperate with groups on similar objectives.
• To promote true appreciation of sportsmanship and sports safety in the light of fish and wildlife regulations and all the fair and accepted rules of hunting and fishing, and to foster good will between sportsmen, outdoor recreationists and land owners.

Our Vision:

Working with local businesses, organizations and government agencies we strive to protect and maintain the wildlife, fisheries and environment in our backyard.

Formed in 1918 as the Michel-Natal Rod and Gun Club, we have evolved over the last century into what we are today. The name changed back in 1966 to the […]

Elkford Rod & Gun Club

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Conservation Neighbourhood	Elk Valley
Focuses	Land ConservationWildlife/Fish ConservationYouth Programs and Activities
Regional District	RDEK
Group Types	Fish and Wildlife Association

Our Mission:

Keeping the public informed on the events and issues associated with the Club, as well as habitat and wildlife within the Elk Valley.

Our Vision:

To protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

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To ensure the sound, long-term management of fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreational resources in the best interest of all residents of the Province.

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