Informing and encouraging initiatives that support Western Canada's natural environment

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

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.

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.