BC Nature eNews, June/July 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Krista
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Twitters and Tweets Miscellaneous
Bird Studies Canada and other North American Bird Conservation Initiative partners recently released the first joint conservation assessment of the birds of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. According to The State of North America’s Birds 2016, 432 of our continent’s 1154 native bird species (37%) are in crisis. Declining populations and severe threats to their habitats mean that without significant action, these species could be facing extinction.Visit The State of North America’s Birds 2016’s website here.

Neville Recording’s Bird Song of the Month: Swainson’s Thrush! Listen to it here.
Issue 50
Date June/July 2016
A Tree Swallow.
The BCnature Summer Magazine is out now!
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Interesting Sites and News Tidbits
New UBC study on landscape connectivity for bighorn sheep. Read about the research here.Potential disease discovered in salmon on a BC fish farm. Read about the disease on The Globe and Mail’s website.

Most Canadian seafood fails harvesting sustainability test: report. Read a summary on the Vancouver Sun’s website.
About Town
July 9: Explore Historic Quadra Island through a day tour with the Museum at Campbell River. Registration and more information here.July 14: Boots, Bikes, & Beers: Biking and Hiking opportunities in BC. More info here.

Until September 12: Hive Tours @ Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver.

Ongoing: Help gather data on breeding bird nests near you! Check out the Canada-wide Project NestWatch or read the Summer magazine for more details.
Conservation Issues in our Province
Nadleh Whu’ten, Takla Lake and Nak’azdli First Nations oppose Northern Gateway Pipeline Extension. Read more on MyPrinceGeorgeNews.com!Why Scientists Are Amazed at Oilsands Smog Levels. Link to The Tyee’s article.

Potential national park in the South Okanagan faces opposition as debate continues over land protection. Link to The Globe and Mail’s article.

New Report Knocks Down Pro-Pipelines ‘Fantasies’. Link to The Tyee’s article.

Support Wildlife Habitat at Island View Beach Park! Link to the petition.

Scientists call on federal government to reject Pacific NorthWest LNG project. Link to Global News’ article.

B.C. joins western Canadian fight against invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels. Link to provincial government article.
Public Consultation Period for SARA’s Schedule 1 Species
Until July 18 2016, the public is invited to comment on proposed Order to amend Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) which acts as an official list of wildlife species at risk in Canada. This amendment will 1) change the SARA status of four species, and 2) add nine species to the Schedule as either extirpated, endangered, threatened, or of special concern. Once listed, measures to protect and recover a listed wildlife species are implemented.Check here for a full list of species affected and how to comment.
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