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A Wilderness Win for the Flathead
Conservation wins are few and far between. The advocacy, research and campaign work that go into protecting a place are often years in the making, sometimes decades... Continue reading here.
Ban Elk Valley CBM, before it conjures up a fracking nightmare
CBM production uses technology that’s been banned in Quebec, New York and France.
What involves deep drilling, creates large volumes of waste water and unleashes chemical cocktails? What makes tap water flammable and prompts provinces, states and countries to ban it?
If you said fracking, you’re right. ... Read more »
B.C. should follow Quebec's lead on fracking
On Tuesday, Quebec banned hydraulic fracturing, a method used to extract unconventional gas that is also known as "fracking.” British Columbia’s new Premier-designate, Christy Clark, has extolled the virtues of natural gas as part of BC’s clean energy future and wants to increase exports of oil and gas. Given the frightening experiences
Inspiring Wolvernie Conservation
A biologist is coming to Fernie to talk about wolverines and to try to stop their decline.
Doug Chadwick followed the fascinating animals for five years in Montana’s Glacier National Park, and is passionate about protecting them. ... Read more »
Flathead Far from Permanently Protected
Legislation and compensation deal merely ink last year’s announcement, say conservation groups ... Read more »
Wolverine Way tour tearing through town
Doug Chadwick followed this gnarly critter for five years—learn what he learned
“Wolverines eat everybody,” says Doug Chadwick, whose book The Wolverine Way is published by Patagonia. “Alive, dead or long dead, moose, mouse, fox and frog; still warm or long-frozen.” ... Read more »
Wolverine Way tour tearing through town
Doug Chadwick followed this gnarly critter for five years—learn what he learned
“Wolverines eat everybody,” says Doug Chadwick, whose book The Wolverine Way is published by Patagonia. “Alive, dead or long dead, moose, mouse, fox and frog; still warm or long-frozen.” ... Read more »
Former officials call for park protection
Eight former park superintendents are pressing the U.S. and Canadian governments to pass protection for areas adjacent to Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park just across the border.
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UNESCO Warns of Threats to Rocky Mountain Wildlife Connectivity
National Park in lower Flathead would help address World Heritage Committee concerns ... Read more »
