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| South Okanagan Similkameen Protected Areas Framework |
After over two years of no negotiations regarding a national park in the SOS, the Province in mid August released its Intentions Paper. This is a framework for long-term protection of these critical lands. National park status is proposed for two areas (White Lake Basin/VAseux and Chopaka/Kilpoola south of Highway 3), with a provincial conservancy in between. The release of the Paper is good news and the Province is asking for our views on their proposal, what else should be considered, and reasons for these. The deadline for public comment is Oct. 31.
The website for the proposal and comments Link For backgrounder information, please view the link on our website – http://www.bcnature.ca/ |
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| Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative – Update |
We wanted to share the news that all of the Sea-to-Sky communities from Lillooet to Squamish have now voted in support of recovery planning for the threatened grizzly bear populations of southwest BC. The resolutions cite many reasons, including cultural, social, economic and environmental, for maintaining grizzly bears on the landscape. All the resolutions can be found on the C2C website
These communities calls mirror those of the St’at’imc and Squamish Council Chiefs and the Okanagan Nation Alliance who are also supporting the need for on the ground action to safeguard these bears. Find out more at this Link |
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| Interesting Sites and News Tidbits |
| “Old Planet, Young People” – “Old Planet, Young People” is a series of 8 pre-recorded documentaries on the subject of environmental work in the Lillooet area. The show is put together by young people who will be talking to people of all ages working in the environmental field and to young people in general about their environmental concerns. These documentaries are produced by Fraser Adolph and Leif Douglass with assistance from CHLS-FM and generous financial support from the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Listen here
Britannia Creek: back from the brink watch video here
Ever wondered what goes on when you’re not there? Great “Live” cams from Johnson Strait and the orca – links
Butterfly enthusiasts – check out this Link for butterfly transformations.
Are you on Facebook? Look up this great “Bat” – site – there are some great videos on bats – Link Here |
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| About Town |
5th annual – Living with Wildlife! October 16, 2015 – Across Canada, municipalities are reporting an increase in the number of interactions between humans and wildlife. These interactions can present a public health and safety concern and conflicts can result in the death or suffering of wildlife. In particular, animals such as coyotes, beavers and raccoons are often perceived to be a nuisance or pest.
To address this problem, the 5th annual Living with Wildlife conference brings together experts in their field to discuss a wide variety of solutions of how we can co-exist with urban wildlife. Link |
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| Is your club applying for grants? |
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program – 2015 Regional Grant Deadlines and Information: Coastal Region – Coastal Region grant applications are due November 6, 2015 Columbia Region – Columbia Region grant applications are due November 13, 2015 Learn More
Wildlife Habitat Canada Call for Proposals for the 2016/2017 Grant Program. The deadline to submit applications is Monday November 2, 2015 for projects that will take place in fiscal year 2016/2017. Grant application forms are available at this Link
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation – In 2015, the May proposal intake resulted in the Fund being fully subscribed, so there will be no September intake.The next deadline for submitting a PCAF proposal will be May 15, 2016.
Aviva Community Fund – Not much time left on this one, but put it in your “rolodex” for next year to include your funding ideas! Link Here |
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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature on April 24, 10 am -noon. Learn about the history of this area, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Check out the restoration work that has replaced invasive plant species and added more native plants, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay. Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems. Enjoy the view from the "lookout" over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life.