Every year British Columbians are involved in human-wildlife conflicts. To reduce these potentially dangerous situations, the Province has once again awarded WildSafeBC $275,000 to provide education and increase awareness in communities.   

To mark Tourism Week in Canada, why not sign up your kids or grandkids for a “Learn to Fish” session offered by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC?

Conservation officers and natural resource officers together issued more than 250 enforcement actions over the May long weekend, as part of increased patrols to help ensure British Columbians had a safe and enjoyable holiday.

For the first time, visitors will be able to book some of the most popular camping sites in Garibaldi Provincial Park, a favourite backcountry destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The B.C. government has proclaimed May 2016 as “Invasive Species Action Month” to help raise awareness of the environmental and economic damage that invasive plants and animals can cause if they become established in the province.

Statutory decision-makers with the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Environment have authorized an amendment of the restricted operations permits for Mount Polley Mining Corporation, allowing the mine to extract an additional one million tonnes of ore.

The recent discovery of a deadly fungal disease in a dead bat in western North America has provincial wildlife officials asking the public to support work already underway by providing information on unusual bat activity.

Following a successful pilot program last year, Premier Christy Clark announced a $2 million boost to the province’s invasive mussel defence program that will see eight permanent mussel inspection stations installed at major entry points along B.C.’s borders.

A new report showcasing the Province’s first five years of carbon neutral government leadership is now available online.