The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society, the Trout Lake Recreation Club and the Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders follows a Stewardship Management Agreement (2021) which works to provide protection to caribou from snowmobile disturbance while allowing flexibility for snowmobile access by using GPS collar data from caribou to update in real time the areas that are open …
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ALCS is excited to announce that 9 of the 10 caribou cows in the pen are pregnant! These cows will remain in the maternity pen during calving, and for a few weeks after, until the new calves are strong and more easily able to avoid predators. In total, the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen has …
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[April 6, 2023, Nakusp] – The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society successfully captured 14 caribou on March 28th from five locations northeast of Nakusp. Some of these adults were captured during 2022 operations, and some are new to the pen. The caribou are now in the maternity pen and adapting nicely. The combined effort of 37 …
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The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society is looking forward to another year of operating the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen near Nakusp. The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society (ALCS) was formed following two well attended public forums, hosting a total of 300 community attendees, discussing caribou recovery efforts around Nakusp, B.C. ALCS is a non-profit organization headquartered …
Thank you to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Conservation Fund for providing the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society with funding for year two of the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen operations. These funds will be used to contract a Registered Veterinary Technician who has valuable experience at the maternity pen during calving and post-partum care with …
Thank you to our past and present supporters of the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen! This project would not be as successful as it is without your support.
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society is selling greeting cards generously donated by Carol Wallace Art from Nelson, BC. All proceeds will go towards the operation of the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen. Cards for sale at the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society office are titled "Winter Caribou," pictured below, $5 each. Card Bundles of four can …
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society was pleased to work with Christine Nielsen on a video project showcasing the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen. The video explains the importance of maternity penning for this species at risk, and details the project objectives moving forward into year two of maternity pen operations, and beyond. Special thanks to …
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Now that the caribou captured during year one of the Maternity Pen Project operations have been released from the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen, ALCS is evaluating the outcomes of the first project year and starting planning for year two operations. Next caribou capture is planned for Spring 2023. ALCS wants to express its appreciation …
World Caribou Day is today, June 6th! Celebrate our love of caribou with us, with the theme Getting to Know Caribou and a slogan of A Brighter Future for Caribou! This celebratory day, created by the Caribou Conservation Breeding Foundation brings accessible education and involvement to the public to help a species at risk. Find …
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