Bc Wildlife Federation

• Concerns raised over Summerland gravel mine proposal

  Concerns have been raised over how the mine would impact local wildlife, the environment and traffic.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2024
  
• Mule deer camera removed from Okanagan wildfire zone

  A piece of important equipment has been removed from a burnt out stretch of Okanagan landscape where mule deer researchers were working.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
  
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• South Okanagan protected areas damaged following unauthorized work

  BC Wildlife Federation has released a report following a three-year investigation into major environmental damage.

  Environment

  Oct 30, 2023
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• Poaching fears as Fraser River salmon are dumped to rot, even as returns slump

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada, meanwhile, says it has a strong enforcement program in place and needs buyers to do their part to stop black-market sales.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2022
• From ponds to pools, B.C.’s wildlife is looking for ways to beat the heat

  The high temperatures can result in life-threatening dehydration, impact trauma and other health complications for animals, according to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2022
• B.C. Wildlife Federation seeking citizen scientists for deer study

  The organization says if you have one day a year to spare, you can help play a role in a multi-year study of B.C.’s mule deer. 

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2022
• Early drawdown of Okanagan Lake compromised fish restoration efforts, says BC Wildlife Federation

  'The province went out and did some sampling and found that in those areas and 75 per cent of the eggs and alevin in those areas had been killed by the drawdown.'

  Environment

  Aug 27, 2021
• ‘I’m honoured’: Winfield conservationist recognized with land dedication

  A Winfield man is honoured by having 12 acres of conservation property dedicated to him

  Environment

  Oct 9, 2019
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• Cubs orphaned after mother bear illegally shot and killed in B.C. Interior

  Anyone found responsible could be fined up to $25,000 or be jailed for six months.

  Oct 6, 2019
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• ‘Mystery’ plans for national park reserve in South Okanagan-Similkameen feared by opponents

  "There's a lot of mystery we're finding out that's leading up to a negative," South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Preservation Society spokesperson Lionel Trudel said.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2019