The space grizzlies need
In the Rocky and Columbia Mountains, we are lucky to still have enough wild, connected spaces to support grizzly bears and other large animals. But unless people like you and I defend them, they too will be lost.
In the Rocky and Columbia Mountains, we are lucky to still have enough wild, connected spaces to support grizzly bears and other large animals. But unless people like you and I defend them, they too will be lost.
It’s been an exciting month for nature in British Columbia, with major conservation news that we hope will go a long way to protecting clean water, connected landscapes and safeguarding healthy wildlife populations. $1 billion for nature conservation On November 3, the Tripartite Nature Agreement was signed between Canada, B.C. and the First Nations Leadership … Continued
As I reflect on the impacts of the past year, I see the common threads of passion, commitment and tenacity that have woven through Wildsight since our humble beginning. Our success is possible only with your support – thank you to our donors, funders, supporters, members and partners – thank you for
In December, Montreal welcomed the world to COP15. The goal? To negotiate a new global biodiversity framework (GBF) ambitious enough to tackle the world’s growing biodiversity crisis. Wildsight’s team was on the ground to advocate for ambitious commitment, accountability, and action to protect nature. COP15, also referred to as NatureCOP or CBD COP, is a … Continued
“[Home is] not the feeling you have when you’re in the middle of nowhere, but the feeling you have when you’re at the centre of something.”Jordan Manley If you’re like me, home is in the wild places. Found under lush rainforests full of ancient cedar or on windswept high elevation grasslands. In the dry pine … Continued
The Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP15) is underway in Montreal this week. Countries from across the world are gathering to negotiate a new Global Biodiversity Framework that will set the stage for global action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Globally, wildlife populations have plummeted nearly 70 per cent in the last 50 years. … Continued
We are living in a global nature crisis. Species are declining at terrifying rates; there has never been a more important time for nature conservation. This December, Canada will be hosting the world at COP15, or NatureCOP, in Montreal. Wildsight’s Executive Director, Robyn Duncan, and Mining Impacts Researcher Wyatt Petryshen will be on the ground, … Continued
In late June, we said goodbye to Bryan Duffett, Manager of Finance and Administration, brought on Claudia Goodwin to fill the role, and welcomed back Tamara Mercandelli as bookkeeper. Managing money, contracts and administrative needs isn’t as public-facing or glamorous as being a campaigner in an environmental organization, but it is just as important. For … Continued
We’re hiring, join our team.
Wildsight is seeking a Columbia Valley Conservation Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about wildlife, familiar with the Columbia Valley and Kootenay Region and has experience with community engagement or advocacy. As a small team, our roles are strongly shaped by the skills and experience a successful candidate brings to the … Continued