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Experienced hawkwatchers are invited to volunteer for the 2009 Pembina Valley Spring Raptor Migration Count in southern Manitoba near the A Rocha Pembina Valley Field Study Centre. This year’s count runs from March 2nd through April 20th. For more details contact Paul Goossen at pgoossen@telus.net.

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A Rocha’s first Field Study Centre in Canada is located in the Little Campbell River Watershed along the border of Surrey, B.C. and the U.S. Five years ago, we chose to be located in the watershed because, while it is an ecological jewel, the river was under significant threat due to development. And now our little river is coming to the attention of the larger conservation community.

The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia which puts out the Annual Endangered Rivers Report, recently listed the Little Campbell River as the 12^th most endangered river in B.C. (not good news for the fish and wildlife that depend it). In addition, B.C.’s Ministry of Environment recently published a report detailing the results of a study carried out on coliform contamination of the Little Campbell River. A good deal of the research for the report was conducted by A Rocha science intern, Rachel Krause, as part of her Science Horizons Youth Internship Program. The report goes a long way in justifying the Little Campbell’s new status as endangered.

And so, now more than ever, we are motivated to not only do the good scientific research which will shine light on pressing environmental problems, but also to do the practical restoration work which will ensure continued habitat for salmon and other species.

To read the Ministry of Environment Report click here.

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On November 17, A Rocha joined forces with Regent College, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and Preston Manning to host a forum in Calgary titled, “Energy, Environment, and Faith”.   The featured speakers were Preston Manning, former leader of the Official Opposition party in Canada, Paul Williams, head of the Marketplace Institute at Regent College, and Markku Kostamo, Executive Director of A Rocha Canada.  A writer from the Calgary Herald (Graeme Morton, Nov 22, 2008) summed up the proceedings well: “Christians are being called to act as thoughtful mediators in the crucial debate between environmental protection and industrial growth.” To read his published article, click here.  The presenters spoke before a packed audience and engaged in a lively question and answer time. Despite the environmental challenges presented, the overall message was one of hope as Christians work for the restoration of creation.

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