Photo (c) Jeremy Williams.
Public Comments
10/24/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Auditor General’s report on grizzly management in BC identifies clear path forward
10/28/2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Coast to Cascades Initiative condemns killing of female grizzly bear in southwestern BC.
10/28/2013 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION COMMENT: South Chilcotin Mountains Park and Big Creek Parks Management Plan Comments
09/24/2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative Launch.
Audio Files:
04/08/2014 - Chris Morgan on CBC Early Edition. Interview starts at 2:20:10.
In The News
11/01/23- Pemberton Meadows families say they are living in fear of nearby grizzly. Roisin Cullen, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
08/10/23- Whistler grizzly conflicts have doubled in recent years. Brandon Dupuis, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
05/18/23- Whistlerites can expect more grizzly sightings in the future: expert. Brandon Barret, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
06/04/22- Cold, wet May behind busy start to bear season for Whistler COS. Megan Lalonde, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
05/05/22- Good fences, good neighbors: Grizzly bear safety workshops highlight electric fences as useful deterrent. Megan Lalonde, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
08/02/21- Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative encouraging Pemberton Meadows residents to install electric fencing. Brandon Barret, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
07/06/21- Nature Conservancy Canada takes over Gates Lake Land. Alyssa Noel, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
05/26/21- Whistler’s valley could see more grizzly bears. Alyssa Noel, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
01/25/21- Experts highlight how recreationalists can do better coexisting with grizzly bears. Alyssa Noel, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
01/08/21- Learn to coexist with Grizzly Bears in the backcountry. Alyssa Noel, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
09/16/2020- Nature Conservancy Canada Announces Ryan River Conservation Area. Megan Lalonde, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
06/14/2020- ACC Whistler calls for ‘more balanced approach’ to grizzly management. Braden Dupuis, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
05/01/2020- Grizzly spotted in Whistler Cay Heights. Brandon Barrett, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
04/16/2020- Resort Municipality of Whistler goes back to drawing board on grizzly management. Braden Dupuis, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
10/29/2019- Grizzly Bear Field Work wraps up for the year. Dennis Stranack, Bridge River Lillooet News.
06/10/2019-Maverick wildlife biologist talks East Kootenay grizzly bear recovery. Joel Barde, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
06/03/2019-Grizzly plan review reveals unanswered, and unasked, questions. Braden Dupuis, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
04/18/2019-RMOW developing grizzly management plan for Whistler's alpine trail network. Brandon Barrett, Whistler Pique Newsmagazine.
11/15/2018-On the Mend-Regions Grizzly Population Recovery. Joel Barde, Whistler Pique.
07/25/2018- Tour with Boothroyd Band (Nlaka’pamux) and St’at’imc First Nations. Conservation Northwest Blog.
04/19/2018-Trump administration backs grizzly bear recovery in North Cascades. Joel Barde, Whistler Pique.
02/15/2018-New study draws link between logging roads and low grizzly bear populations. Joel Barde, Whistler Pique.
01/01/2018-Government says no to Sunshine Coast to Squamish trail. Joel Barde, Whistler Pique.
12/29/2016-Keeping Grizzlies Safe. Johnny Mikes, Whistler Pique.
12/27/2016-Bear Update: Fishing grizzlies. Michael Allen, Whistler Pique.
11/07/2016-Grizzly bear sightings on the rise. Alyssa Noel, Whistler Question.
09/10/2015 - Grizzly bears spotted on hike west of Whistler. Alison Taylor, Whistler Pique.
09/08/2015 - Grizzly bear sighting near Whistler gives hope for recovery of species in southwest B.C. Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun.
05/31/2015-Biologists to speak on Sea to Sky grizzly bears. Brandon Barrett, Whistler Pique.
03/19/2015-Pemberton support requested to help with grizzly bear recovery. Braden Dupuis, Whistler Pique.
02/13/2015 - North Cascades Grizzly Bear Environmental Impact Statement Public Meetings Announced.
01/08/2015 - The Grizzly Bear (kiʔlawnaʔ) in the Okanagan, at Risk and Deemed Protected by the Okanagan Nation.
11/03/2014 - District of Lillooet Council supports resolution to recover grizzly bears.
09/08/2014 - Whistler calls for grizzly bear recovery plans. Alison Taylor, Whistler Pique.
08/21/2014 - Recovery efforts announced for North Cascades. National Parks Service Press Release.
04/17/2014 - Coast to Cascades Grizzlies. Letter to the Editor, Whistler Pique.
04/09/2014 - Bring grizzlies back from the brink. Allison Taylor, Whistler Pique.
04/04/2014 - Help preserve the bear necessities. Aaraksh Siwakoti, Whistler Question.
11/07/2013 - Time to save the grizzlies. Letter to the Editor, Whistler Pique.
09/30/2013 - The Coast to Cascades Initiative: Keeping BC grizzlies alive and thriving. Shanna Killen, The Starfish.
09/24/2013 - New coalition rallies around shrinking grizzly populations. Quinn Bender, Whistler Question.
09/25/2013 - Fewer problems caused by bears this year. Mike Lloyd, News1130.
09/25/2013 - Grizzly Bears’ Population should Increase in Southwestern B.C.: Advocates. Gunraj Sandhu, Top News Arab Emirates.
09/25/2013 - Grizzly bear boost won’t increase incidents: advocate. Jeremy Nuttall, 24 Hours Vancouver.
09/24/2013 - Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative launched. David Burke, Squamish Chief.
09/24/2013 - New Coast to Cascades grizzly initiative aims to save bears. Cathryn Aitkinson, Whistler Pique.
09/24/2013 - Province urged to boost protection of threatened grizzly populations in southwestern B.C.. Larry Pynn, Times Colonist.
09/24/2013 - Province urged to act to save grizzlies of southwestern B.C.. Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun.