Biodiversity — Latest News — Howe Sound Biosphere Region

Visualizing our biodiversity in Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound

To enhance our work on Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMS), with funding provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada, we are supporting the creation of an integrative framework for biodiversity assessment for the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region (AHSBR).

Ruth SimonsDecember 6, 2022Terrestrial, Biodiversity, Research, OECM

Knowing our fish creeks in Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound

Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound has over 45 recorded fish-bearing creeks that drain into Howe Sound. We are scanning available information to we are maximizing conservation efforts to protect important fish habitat.

Ruth SimonsNovember 26, 2022Terrestrial, Biodiversity, Research, Monitoring, OECM

Rockfish monitoring

Monitoring of Rockfish populations in Howe Sound helps to inform conservation measures. These slow-growing fish are colourful, and their survival is an indicator of how well we are protecting our ocean.

Ruth SimonsAugust 31, 2022Marine, OECM, Research, Biodiversity

Searching for Wex̱és (frogs) on Cha7élkwnech/Gambier Island

Did you know that the Coastal Tailed and Northern Red-Legged frogs are species at risk? A team of researchers is currently working on Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island) to gather important data, filling in gaps on the presence of species at risk.

Ruth SimonsAugust 9, 2022Biodiversity, Terrestrial, Research, OECM

Spring 2022 - Network gathering at Totem Hall

On March 29, 2022, representatives of twenty-one non-government nature-based organizations were welcomed to Sḵwx̱ wu7mesh Úxwumixw, TotemHall at Stamus Village in Squamish. The sun was shining and the snow-capped mountains were in full glory.

Ruth SimonsMarch 31, 2022Biodiversity, Partners, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw

Feature Fundraising Campaign - SEARCHING FOR SLHAWT' (HERRING) in the Squamish Nation territory

Live Where you Give Campaign is raising money to help find SLHAWT' (HERRING) in the Squamish Nation territory.

Ruth SimonsNovember 19, 2021Marine, Biodiversity, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, HSBRIS

World Oceans Day 2021 Celebrations

Together with partners around the sound, we come together to share in events in celebration of UN World Oceans Day. Events for all ages starting with an Art Challenge for youth, and online events June 7th and 8th.

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Ruth SimonsJune 8, 2021Marine, Biodiversity, UNESCO

We are the solution: Celebrating Biodiversity

What is biodiversity? How can we all celebrate the UN Day for Biodiversity on May 22nd and every day.

Ruth SimonsMay 19, 2021Biodiversity

Ask our Marine Ambassador - Jessica Schultz

We often have questions when walking near the water, at the beach, or on a boat. Jessica has spent hundreds of hours on and below the waters in Howe Sound. If you have a question, please ask.

Ruth SimonsDecember 2, 2020Marine, Biodiversity

Update on Howe Sound's Ocean Health

In early September, the Ocean Watch Átl’ḵa7tsem/Txwnéwu7ts/Howe Sound Edition 2020 was released. Produced by Ocean Wise this report provides renewed actions the community can embrace to improve ocean health.

Ruth SimonsOctober 14, 2020Marine, Biodiversity

UN World Ocean's Day and beyond

On Monday June 8th, Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound joins the rest of the world to celebrate our oceans on UN World Ocean’s Day. Marine champions in the region have organized many ways to take part in this celebration.

Ruth SimonsJune 3, 2020Marine, Biodiversity, UNESCO

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