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 …
Happy World Caribou Day! – And new calves!
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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Additional Supporters
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society would like to acknowledge recently additional supporters! Thank you very much for your donated work, materials, supplies, and time! And, the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society would like to acknowledge that all photos taken of caribou during the 2022 Caribou Capture were taken and donated generously by Cory DeStein Photography.
2% for Conservation – Community Partner Program
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society is now a community partner of the 2% for Conservation organization! The Community Partner Program makes it easy for 2% of members to find conservation efforts, via the map, organization name, and 2%'s website. 2% for Conservation is an organization dedicated to certifying that at least 1% of an organization's …
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Capture of Caribou for Central Selkirk Caribou Pen
CARIBOU CAPTURE SUCCESSFUL FOR CENTRAL SELKIRK MATERNITY PEN The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society was successful on March 24th capturing seven adult females and one yearling female caribou from three locations northeast of Nakusp. The caribou are in the maternity pen and adapting nicely. The combined effort of 32 people divided into three teams made this …
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Auction Fundraiser for ALCS
Win a three-day cat ski/snowboarding trip with Mustang Powder Lodge from April 5th-7th, 2022! The holiday package includes guided skiing, meals, and accommodation. Check out this auction item, and to bid on our 32auctions.com page here: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/95515/auctions/120864/auction_items/3619009 The auction closes Sunday, March 20th at 7:00PM PST. Good luck bidding!
Thank You to All of Our Supporters!
The following organizations have contributed to the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society Maternity Pen Project in various meaningful ways. We are very appreciative of their continued support; thank you!
ALCS Open House – Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Caribou Maternity Pen Open House! It was a great, sunny afternoon spent at the Caribou Maternity Pen. Many great questions were asked, and groups took tours through the maternity pen to see where the caribou will be placed for a time between March/April-July/August this year! Remember, the Caribou …
Arrow Lakes Caribou Society and Maternity Pen FAQ’s
Do you have some questions about what the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society is, or the maternity pen and its operations? Who is the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society? The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society (ALCS) was formed following two well-attended public forums, discussing caribou recovery efforts around Nakusp. ALCS is a non-profit organization headquartered in Nakusp, designed …
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ALCS Open House
Join us for the ALCS Open House on Saturday, February 26th at 11am at the Caribou Maternity Pen! Email us to register and receive directions.
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