Ruth Simons Ruth Simons

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).

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Ruth Simons Ruth Simons

Contributing to 30 X 30

In addition to designated protected zones and parks, other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) play an important role in conserving biodiversity and contributing towards the global goals of protecting 30% of our land and 30% of our waters by 2030. Photo by Mike Vopni.

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Diane Mitchell Diane Mitchell

Biosphere StoryMaps

HSBRIS is creating StoryMaps of the Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region to capture, compile and illustrate the changes to landscape through human impacts, including remediation efforts.

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Ruth Simons Ruth Simons

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.

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Ruth Simons Ruth Simons

Howe Sound Terrestrial Atlas

In order to make informed decisions around land use management and conservation efforts, baseline information is required to understand the historical context of an area.

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