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Chronic Wasting Disease B.C. Wildlife Federation
WEBChronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a degenerative neurological disease that affects species in the deer family (cervids) and is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion. As the prions accumulate, they cause cell death in the brain and neurological disease, which is 100-per-cent fatal. Prions also accumulate in other tissues and may be shed by
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The status of Grizzly Bears in B.C and why the hunt ended
WEBThere are a few isolated grizzly bear populations in southern B.C. that are struggling, but evidence suggests that most others have been increasing and are now becoming stable, are still increasing, or are relatively large and have likely been stable for decades. But although most populations are healthy, the grizzly bear hunt ended five …
Chronic Wasting Disease: Prevention, Surveillance, and Response
WEBJoin us for the next webinar in our Conservation Webinar Series on August 5, at 07:00 p.m.! Presenter Cait Nelson, Wildlife Health Biologist at the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development will be presenting on the following topics: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – the basics Risks, prevention and …
The role of marine and freshwater regime changes in the declines …
WEBOn November 30, 2021, Kyle L Wilson, Applied Quantitative Biologist, from the Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance presented on the role of marine and freshwater regime changes in the declines of Pacific salmonids in B.C. Marine and freshwater ecosystems are increasingly at risk of large and cascading changes from multiple human activities …
Fish Habitat Restoration & Education Program BC Wildlife …
WEBThe Fish Habitat Restoration and Education workshops and initiatives aim to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and conserving freshwater fish and riparian habitats across B.C., while building community capacity to care for these valued areas through restoration and community engagement. Join the BCWF and learn technical …
Forest Policy: Ecosystem Health & Restoration
WEBReversing the damage: B.C.’s beleaguered forest ecosystems Don’t miss this important conservation webinar – Jeffery Werner (University of Northern British Columbia) will discuss how forest policy impacts ecosystem health and restoration and what our next steps should be to ensure thriving forests in B.C. Forest management …
Revitalizing Juliet Creek: Enhancing Fish Habitat and Stream
WEBThe restoration of the Juliet Creek Side Channel included restoring access to the Coldwater River for fish passage following the flooding of the Coldwater River and restoring and enhancing rearing and refuge habitat, especially coho salmon. The B.C. Wildlife Federation, the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), …
The Southern Interior Mule Deer Project is World-Class Research
WEBTo address the current knowledge gap, the camera project team has established 250 camera sites across 30,000 km2 of mule deer country in B.C.’s southern Interior. Since the summer of 2019, more than 2.5 million images have been collected. This great success is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of roughly 325 citizen
Conservation Webinar Series B.C. Wildlife Federation
WEBIn fall 2020, the B.C. Wildlife Federation started offering free conservation webinars on Zoom to fulfill its mandate of providing science-based solutions and consistent recommendations for the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife and habitat in British Columbia. The webinars do not only support conservation education and are a
Chronic Wasting Disease: Prevention, Surveillance, and Response
WEBJoin Cait Nelson, Wildlife Health Biologist at the Ministry of Forests, for this important webinar that will provide an update on CWD research and prevention in British Columbia. Cait will be presenting on the following topics: – Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – the basics – Risks, prevention and challenges for B.C. – Importance of surveillance …
Fraser River Tidal Marsh Cleanup B.C. Wildlife Federation
WEBLaunched in 2021, Phase One of the Fraser River Tidal Marsh Clean-up was supported by local volunteers and the Tsawwassen First Nation. More than 9,530 kg of debris were successfully cleared from the estuary. In partnership with South Coast Land Management Program and Tsawwassen First Nation, the project’s second phase (2023-2025) aims to
Conservation Collaborators Launch The Southern Interior Mule …
WEBA new, large-scale research project, involving multiple agencies and universities, has started to tackle one of the most pressing needs in wildlife management in British Columbia – how to understand and reverse declines of mule deer in the Southern Interior. With contributions from Indigenous people, the public, stakeholders, and …
Wetlands Institute Speaker Series Webinars (2020)
WEBTom Biebighauser is a Wildlife Biologist and Wetland Ecologist. Since 1979, he has restored over 2,250 wetlands and streams across Canada, The United States, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and Taiwan. Norman Allard Jr. is the Community Planner for Lower Kootenay Band (LKB). He is the manager for the Yaqan Nukiy Wetlands Restoration …
Peace Region Hunting Regulations B.C. Wildlife Federation
WEBA reduction in the number of moose hunters by 75% from 5701 to 1425. A reduction in the number of moose hunting days by 80% from 54,008 to 10,801. The loss of the equivalent of 3,334 British Columbians’ annual supply of red meat from moose meat. A reduction in economic expenditures for moose hunting by 80% from $17.9M to $3.6M.
Caribou Recovery July 2021 Quarterly Update
WEBWildlife Blog. Caribou Recovery | July 2021 Quarterly Update. Herd planning remains a priority for the Caribou Recovery Team, but the process is going slowly and more time will be needed than originally proposed. The Government of British Columbia is engaging First Nations on caribou herd planning, but how and when stakeholders will be …
When does selective hunting lead to evolutionary change & what …
WEBJoin us on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, 6:00pm for the next edition of the BCWF’s Conservation Webinar Series. Marco Festa-Bianchet; Professor of Ecology; Head, Dept. of Biology; Université de Sherbrooke, will present on the topic “When does selective hunting lead to evolutionary change and what (if anything) should we do about it?”.
Current Opportunities Careers at BC Wildlife Federation
WEBDo you care about protecting and conserving British Columbia’s fish, wildlife and habitat? Explore our open employment opportunities! To apply for one of the listed positions or to send us your resume for a possible future opportunity, please submit your application on Indeed or send your resume to [email protected].
Impacts of Pinniped Predation on BC Salmon
WEBSearch BCWF. Impacts of Pinniped Predation on BC Salmon. On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Dr. Carl J. Walters, Professor Emeritus at UBC; from the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, UBC, presented on the Impacts of Pinniped Predation on BC Salmon. In his presentation, he discussed the following topics:
Factors Affecting Moose Populations in Interior B.C.
WEBDetails Join us for our next webinar in our Conservation Webinar Series “Factors Affecting Moose Populations in Interior B.C.” on March 31, from 07:00 – 08:30 p.m. on Zoom. Chris Procter, Senior Wildlife Biologist at the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development, Fish and Wildlife – Kamloops will be …
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