This week’s top stories: 1. A successful environmental campaign in an industry town 2. Addressing noise pollution – at sea and on land 3. Deconstruction: “We can do better than throwing old buildings into the landfill.”

Estuaries are the world's most productive ecosystems - and the most threatened. A look at the Fraser River estuary in British Columbia - the threats but also signs of hope.

This week's top stories: 1. open source tractors can be repaired & modified 2. small-scale, selective logging as a model in BC 3. RASC-Calgary - rent a telescope, learn about black holes, attend a star party

From hydro power, oil refineries, and clothing to butterflies, cougars, and tiger beetles - nature and environmental news from across the West.

We tend to talk about bats as if they were all identical in appearance, habitat, and habits. But that’s far from the truth. The Spotted Bat, Hoary Bat, Pallid Bat, and Californian Myotis are very different one from another.

News from across Western Canada and around the world with concrete ideas for protecting nature and ensuring environmental sustainability - EcoWest News, April 26

An introduction to Western Canada's native orchids, including where to look for them and a few common varieties.

Where would we be without water, forests, and parks? What can we do to protect them for the future? Could art and diversity be part of the solution?

Fernand Saurette, Winnipeg biologist and educator, says mosquito larvae are innocent and worth saving. Are there alternatives to larvicide? What role do mosquitoes play in our ecosystem? Plus, some facts about mosquitoes that may surprise you.