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Visit BC's Desert Country

You don't have to leave Western Canada to visit a desert! BC's desert country has so much to offer - guided walks, star parties, rare grasses, plants, and lichens. Here are 3 places to visit and learn more about Canada's desert landscape.

EcoWest News, April 5, 2022

This week's EcoWest News highlights western Canada's wetlands and boreal forest along with repair bonuses, our sonic landscape, and a strategic approach to a green economy.

Where the Two Greens Meet: The Forks, Winnipeg

The Forks, Winnipeg, is working towards Target Zero - zero garbage, zero water waste, and zero carbon emissions. Dave Pancoe, Special Project Manager at The Forks, offers advice to other facilities wanting to undertake a similar process.

EcoWest News, March 29, 2022

Slow water, energy solutions, and community-led initiatives star in this week's EcoWest News

EcoWest News, March 22, 2022

From climate change and health to nature travel, lawsuits, and shipping - news from across Western Canada that you can use.

What's in the Water?

How many times do we flush water down the drain or sewer without ever wondering where it will go and what it might affect further down the line? We spoke with Markus Brinkmann, University of Saskatchewan, about his work measuring and considering the impact of substances in waste and stormwater.

EcoWest News, March 15, 2022

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.

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