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The Dirty Dozen: Why BC’s Mining System Must Evolve to Protect Salmon and Communities
As the Province pushes to expedite new mining approvals through Bill 15 and strategies focused on fast-tracking mining in the northwest, critical safeguards for wild salmon, clean water, and Indigenous rights are at risk of being overlooked. In collaboration with our partners in the BC Mining Law Reform network, we have released the latest Dirty…
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Watershed & Nature Science Camps
Get ready for the jam-packed summer in the heart of the Skeena! SkeenaWild is excited to announce our Summer Watershed & Nature Science Camps—where exploration, education, and hands-on experiences come together in the wild spaces of our beautiful region. Whether your young adventurer is eager to learn about salmon habitats, explore lush forest trails, or…
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Terrace Community Gearing Up for 40th Annual Earth Day “Garb-a-thon”
Spring cleanup season is here, and Terrace community members are once again rolling up their sleeves to take part in a long-standing community tradition. On Sunday, April 27th, the 39th annual Earth Day Community Garb-a-thon will bring people together to spruce up our community- from the riverbanks to city streets.
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Environmental Education Assistant – Job Posting
SkeenaWild is seeking an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic candidate to assist with our environmental education and volunteer stewardship programs. The candidate will work alongside our Education & Volunteer Program Coordinator. Sounds like you? Apply today
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New Report Highlights Red Chris Mine’s Impacts and the Path to Responsible Mining in Northwest BC
SkeenaWild Conservation Trust’s independent investigative report illuminates key environmental concerns related to mining in northwest BC. The Red Chris Mine, an open pit copper-gold mine in the Stikine watershed, serves as a cautionary tale for future mining projects in the province. The report dives deep into Red Chris’ monitoring data and reporting, accessed through Freedom…
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Ecstall River Monitoring Update
In early fall 2022, a massive landslide tore through the Ecstall River watershed, sending a wave of rock, debris, and sediment downstream. The slide reshaped critical salmon habitat, raising serious concerns about its impact on Ecstall’s chinook, sockeye, steelhead, coho, chum, and pink salmon.
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Addressing Seabridge Gold’s Misrepresentation of Key Facts
KSM Mine Update Addressing Seabridge Gold’s Misrepresentation of Key Facts Following The Legal Challenge Filed Against The BC Government’s Decision To Allow KSM Mine to Proceed In December, Ecojustice filed…
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SkeenaWild Executive Director – Job Posting
We’re hiring for a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing the Trust to achieve its mission of conserving wild salmon and their ecosystems in the Skeena watershed and Northwest British Columbia. This role encompasses strategic direction, operational oversight, and fostering collaborative efforts with local communities, First Nations, governments and…
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A New Chapter for SkeenaWild
New Chapter for SkeenaWild A Note From Executive Director, Greg Knox Dear Friends, After eighteen years as Executive Director of SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, I am stepping into an exciting new…
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Greg Taylor 2024 Salmon Fishery Recap: Part Two
In the second instalment of his annual salmon recap, Greg Taylor dives into the 2024 returns across B.C.’s North and Central Coast. From the Skeena and Nass regions to Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest, he highlights the complexities of local salmon populations, the challenges of climate change, and the triumphs of community efforts…