Why Wetlands?
Protecting water is central to the B.C. Wildlife Federation's mission to preserve, restore, and enhance the region's fish, wildlife, and habitats. Wetlands, a key part…
Macroinvertebrates: The living world beneath the water
This year, the Wetlands Workforce was able to support the work of Steven Blair. Steven is a student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Simon Fraser University, completing his master’s study that focuses on the effectiveness of restored wetlands.
Plastic, Toxins, and the Carnival Rabbit: The Workforce Crew Cleaning the Shorelines of the Fraser River Estuary
The Fraser River Estuary Clean-up crew has been working tirelessly for the past several weeks to clean up the highly biodiverse marshes and wetlands of the Fraser Estuary. Their aim is to clean up as much debris as possible by December 10, 2021.
A Little Care goes a Long Way
Our crews are providing a little care to BC's wetlands this year by removing invasive species, cleaning up waste, and maintaining trails.
Northern Lights College Students Help Assess Wetland Health in the Northeast
The B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Wetlands Workforce (WW) crews have been out in wetlands across the province collecting data for a rapid wetland health assessment.
The Workforce Calibrating B.C.’s Wetlands
Every day a new wetland that brings with it bigger challenges, unexpected answers, and a greater understanding of its functions and values. Wetlands Workforce work-pods have been out in the field conducting the Wetlands Ecosystem Services Protocol (WESP).