Nature Trust of British Columbia non profit land conservation organization keeping BC beautiful

Okanagan River
The Nature Trust is working to acquire a 3.7-acre (1.5-hectare) property along the Okanagan River, one of the most endangered rivers in BC. Channelization of the river in the 1950s shortened it by half and now only 6 kilometres of natural habitat remains. The river supports one of only two remaining populations of sockeye salmon in the Columbia drainage. Twenty-six additional species of fish are found in the Okanagan system and together with the salmon they provide food for at least 137 other species of animals. With the South Okanagan identified as a “hot spot” for species at risk, it is critical to conserve this riverside acquisition. Please help us to raise $87,000 for this property.

Heart of the Fraser
The Nature Trust has acquired a number of key properties in the Gravel Reach area of the Fraser River between Mission and Hope. This part of the river is considered one of the most productive stretches of river in the province and yet habitat loss continues at an alarming rate. The river supports many species of fish, including white sturgeon (the largest freshwater fish), pink salmon (the largest spawning run of salmon in BC), and Pacific eulachon. We are working to raise $205,000 for the latest acquisition.