Environment
Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunt
What's the issue?
Effective 30 November 2017, a ban on the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in British Columbia will come into effect.
Who is impacted...
The Nature Trust of British Columbia – Kootenay Conservation Chapter
The Nature Trust of British Columbia is the oldest and largest provincial land trust in BC. They acquire ecologically significant land usually through purchase...
West Kootenay Naturalists Association
The West Kootenay Naturalists is a Nelson Club under the umbrella of BC Nature, which
represents over 52 nature clubs throughout British Columbia. The Kootenay area of our province, in a spectacular landscape setting, is home to many unique features with a broad spectrum of flora and fauna. There is something for everyone, whether you are new to the naturalist perspective or a seasoned veteran. We invite you to join us for hiking trips from easy to strenuous as we explore this abundant domain.
Organization Mission
The West Kootenay Naturalists are a group of...
Friends of the Lardeau River
Friends of the Lardeau River is a non-profit society focused on environmental protection of the Lardeau River and the fish and wildlife values supported...
Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) (formerly CKIPC) is a non-profit society that was formed by a group of residents and company/agency representatives in 2005 who...
Columbia Basin Trust
The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) was created in 1995 to support efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social,...
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWA) is a provincial crown agency that operates as a not-for-profit organization with federal charitable status.
Their mandate is...
Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society
The Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society is a newly formed Society for Habitat on the Eastshore of the Kootenay Lake. Their Water Plan is from Murphy creek...
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and...
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Formed in 2012, Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS) is an inclusive stewardship organization dedicated to sustaining a healthy Kootenay Lake for future...