EcoFriendly West

From forested islands in the Salish Sea to peregrine falcons in Manitoba - news from across the West in this week's edition of EcoWest News.

If we were to head underwater, we would be immersed in a forest of waving leaves and branches in colours ranging from bright green to purple to dark brown and in all shapes and sizes. Seaweeds’ origins and reproductive cycle are even more remarkable.

We've got books, science projects, community energy, and news from across the West in this week's edition of EcoWest News.

Bats play an important role in pollination and in balancing insect populations. Organizations in western Canada are looking at where bats live, their role on farms, the impact of wind turbines, and education for pest control professionals.