Columbia Valley Guide
Protecting our natural heritage, the Columbia wetlands
The Columbia Wetlands is one of the largest wetland and river systems in the world. Located in the East Kootenay portion of British Columbia, the system stretches 180 kilometres from Invermere to Golden along the upper Columbia River. It was recognized by the United Nations as a ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ and on June 5, 2008, was designated as Canada’s 36th RAMSAR site.
The land is owned by federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as private individuals. Provincially-owned lands are managed as the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area while the four federally-owned portions are managed as national wildlife areas.
Because the wetlands are important to the people who live in the adjacent communities, there is much interest on the part of non-governmental organizations ...
The endangered Townsendia hookeri
It is called low townsendia because it is only about one inch high. This almost stemless plant would go unnoticed if it weren’t for the large white to pink ray flowers surrounding the yellow disk. It blooms in early spring on dry hillsides.
This endangered plant was photographed in the Columbia Valley National Wildlife Management Area near Wilmer.
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Calling all birds…
Finally it’s spring again, and these turkeys are certainly raving about it. But they are not the only ones to do so. The valley is home to a gazillion species, many of whom will soon arrive to hang out with the locals. Wings Over the Rockies is an annual celebration of the return of our bird friends. Learn more at www.wingsovertherockies.org.
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Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners
