We share Howe Sound with an amazing variety of life
Today is World Water Day, and a chance to celebrate our planet's most precious resource.
This has been a record season of wildlife sightings in the waters of Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound, with seals, sea lions, dolphins, and even orcas becoming fairly regular visitors.
According to the Orca Behavior Institute, in addition to sightings of both northern and southern resident whales in the Salish Sea, there were 96 unique Bigg's killer whale (formerly known as transient orca) sightings in February 2025, a 220% increase compared to February 2023.
Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region Society
Howe Sound forms Canada's 19th official biosphere; defined by UNESCO as regions where "sustainable development can allow both nature and humanity to thrive."
The folks at the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region Society have recently announced 'Biosphere 101', an online course aimed at people working in the tourism sector. The course is intended as an online training resource for members of the tourism/outdoor recreation/hospitality sector, and is expected to launch this spring. More details can be found HERE.
Defend the Water: Protect the Water
The Council of Canadians is marking the day with a webinar led by Maude Barlow. Defend the Water, Protect the Water will also feature Angella MacEwen (CUPE), Gabrielle Roy-Gregoire (Eau Secours), and Garry John (St’at’imc Nation) each addressing different aspects of protecting this valuable resource. These experts on trade, the environment, and water as a human right will discuss the threat posed by corporations and foreign interests looking to control Canadian water.
Registration for the event is available HERE.
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