EcoWest News, May 17, 2022
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.”
The Fraser Estuary: A Vital Linkage Across Space and Time*
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.
EcoWest News, May 10, 2022
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
Western Canada's Urban Forests
Places, people, and events promoting trees and urban forests in Western Canada. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know and we'll add them to the list.
EcoWest News, May 3, 2022
From hydro power, oil refineries, and clothing to butterflies, cougars, and tiger beetles - nature and environmental news from across the West.
Species Diversity: 4 Very Different BC Bats
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.
EcoWest News, April 26, 2022
News from across Western Canada and around the world with concrete ideas for protecting nature and ensuring environmental sustainability - EcoWest News, April 26
Orchids of Western Canada
An introduction to Western Canada's native orchids, including where to look for them and a few common varieties.
EcoWest News, April 19, 2022
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?
It's Time to Show Mosquitoes a Little Love - Here's Why
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.