Sent by Members & Readers (March)
Watershed Security Strategy and Fund: B.C.'s government announced that it's developing the province's first Watershed Security Strategy and Fund. Have a listen to find out about watershed security and why we need it. Also check out rethinking of flood management and the potential groundwater crisis ahead. Listen to the Freshwater Stream, from Freshwater Alliance’s season 2 podcast, about people who care!
Offshore Wind Farms: CBC’s What on Earth reports that offshore wind farms could be harnessed to do more than generate electricity — they’re also being used to develop charging stations to reduce pollution from ships!
UBC Science: Here are four stories showing how UBC researchers are helping bees weather climate change, improve drone automation, combat bird strikes, and advocate for the sustainable use of near-Earth orbits!
HEMPCRETE! Hempcrete blocks are a carbon negative building material. The plants sequester carbon as the plant grows and reabsorb the carbon during manufacturing. Check out this promising technology by Just Biofiber!
Off-Grid Living: Shadow the shaman has lived 17 years on an off-grid island he’s built himself. The sustainable 2-story home has remarkable features including a floating chicken coop, floating gardens, and many more. Shadow has dedicated his life to sustainable living and protecting the Widgeon Slough area in B.C. Go here for a great video showcase!
POLIS Water Sustainability Project's Webinar (March 8th): Access their website to sign up for the March 8th webinar with topics of freshwater management, hydrologic changes on social and ecological systems, community-based monitoring and indigenous laws and ways of knowing!
“Protected” B.C. Lands: … are ‘open for development’ (!) according to this report from Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society — British Columbia...
Support the ‘Heart’ of the Fraser River: Herrling and Carey Islands in the Fraser River west of Hope, provide prime spawning habitat for salmon and white sturgeon, and serve as a nursery for millions of baby salmon every year. The islands are also an important area for fishing and outdoor recreation. B.C.’s conservation community wish to secure, protect and restore these islands. The future of the Fraser as one of the world’s great salmon rivers depends on its success. SIGN THE PLEDGE TODAY!
Webinar on Big Foreign Oil and Its Influence in Canada: You can find a recording of the event here!