nʔaʕx̌ʷt Wetland Restoration – Phase 2

Phase-2 of the wetland restoration construction at nʔaʕx̌ʷt (Ginty’s Pond) is now completed.

nʔaʕx̌ʷt is an oxbow of the Similkameen river located near Cawston, BC, which over several decades, the expansion of cattail had resulted in a loss of open water habitat. The goal of the nʔaʕx̌ʷt project is to restore ecosystem functions including open-water wetland habitat for Western Painted Turtle.

The complete construction & restoration report can be viewed by clicking the following link: CONSTRUCTION REPORT

Substantial funding was provided by the:

• BC Wildlife Federation
• BC Watershed Recovery Fund, and
• Province of BC Together for Wildlife Fund.

Project leadership is a team collaboration of

• SILT, BC Wildlife Federation,
• the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, and
• the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Congratulations to Ally Truscott, – 2024 Recipient of the John B. Holdstock Scholarship

We are thrilled to announce Ally Truscott as the recipient of the 2024 John B. Holdstock Scholarship. This award is a testament to Ally’s dedication and academic excellence, particularly in the field of environmental sciences.

As Ally embarks on her academic journey at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), this scholarship will provide support in her pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries. We are confident that her studies will be greatly enriched by this opportunity, and we look forward to the contributions she will make to our understanding and stewardship of wildlife and fisheries.

With special thanks to the JB Holdstock Scholarship Committee members:

• • • • • • • • • Judie Steeves, Southern Interior Land Trust
                • Deb Kennedy, The Nature Trust of British Columbia
                • Dan Buffett, The Habitat Conservation Foundation
                • Dave Henshaw, British Columbia Conservation Foundation Board Director
                • Kevin Holdstock

Welcome New Directors – Kerry Rouck & Melodie Lind

SILT would like to welcome two new Directors to its Board.

Retired forestry professional, Kerry Rock and Melodie Lind, a lawyer with Pushor Mitchell Lawyers.

To learn more about Kerry and Melodie or any of our TEAM visit the ABOUT SILT page or click on this link: https://siltrust.ca/about-us/

Thank You Elise Everest – Retiring Director

Following a 3 year term as a Director, Elise Everest retires from the Board.
SILT President, Judie Steeves, wishes to thank Elise for her service to and support of the Southern Interior Land Trust. On behalf of all the directors,  your time on the board was so appreciated.