Kids Hop to Toad Research to Protect Amphibians on Roads
When some kids from the Cowichan area were asked if they wanted to monitor toads and other amphibians on the move near highways, they jumped on it! The kids leapt at the chance to test
Environment
Updates and behind the scenes information around our environmental initiatives, projects and programs, including wildlife mitigation, active transportation, Adopt-a-Highway and more.
What are NZEV Zones and Why do they Matter?
Vehicles have come a long way since power steering and automatic transmissions were the newest exciting features. Now we have talking GPS systems… rear-view cameras… instant hovercraft capabilities (OK, just kidding about that last one).
9 Reasons to Watch for Wildlife on Westside Road and Beyond
While driving along Westside Road near Kelowna, one of our ministry staff got a bit of a wildlife surprise. Nine bighorn sheep were gathered at the edge of the road, overlooking the lake! Have a
How You Can Help Kelowna’s RapidBus Stay on Schedule
Whether you drive or use the RapidBus service in Kelowna, we have some important news for you. Based on monitoring and public feedback, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure turned the city’s Highway 97 High
4 Paths to Protecting Painted Turtles in the Creston Valley
Turns out the saying about “location, location, location” holds true for turtles as well as humans. Gravel and sand with a sunny southern exposure… If you were selling real estate to Western Painted Turtles ready to lay
How We Helped Protect 1000s of Years of BC History on Vancouver Island
Along the shores of the Tseycum First Nation on Vancouver Island, we worked in partnership with the Tseycum people to prevent a portion of the Patricia Bay beach from eroding and washing out West Saanich
Keeping Wildlife Moving Along the SFPR
As people drive the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) from Surrey to Delta, a whole other world is unfolding around them. Creatures like otter, deer, mink, waterfowl, nesting birds, turtles and coyotes are going about
Checking Culvert Choices for Highway Crossing Critters Near Nanaimo
If you were an amphibian or reptile, what kind of culvert would you choose to cross under the highway? For us, it’s an important question because the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure wants these critters