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The fight to save British Columbia's Peace River
APTN National News - A behind the scenes look at First Nations' efforts in B.C. to protect their treaty rights and stop construction of the Site C dam. Wilderness conservation at high value among Bow Valley residents
Rocky Mountain Outlook - Residents in the oilsands province want more land set aside for conservation, even if prioritized over industrial or resource extracting development, according to a new survey.
Idaho Mountain Express - A recently completed study of the Big Wood River from the North Fork confluence to Magic Reservoir will help guide restoration projects there. Study finds Montana cutthroat trout holding own against rainbowsMissoulian - While crossbreeding with other fish remains the biggest risk to Montana's westslope cutthroat trout, new DNA testing shows the populations may be tougher than expected.
New York Times - Scientists reported that 2015 was the hottest year in recorded history by far, breaking a record set only the year before - a burst of heat that has continued into the new year and is roiling weather patterns all over the world.
Christian Science Monitor - The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced new measures to protect the northern long-eared bat, which has seen significant population losses linked to the spread of a fungus.
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