Northern Latitudes: Marcy Mahr – Kootenay Connect Project

Today’s guest is Marcy Mahr, currently the Kootenay Conservation Program’s Kootenay Connect Manager. Marcy is a conservation ecologist with a lifelong passion to preserving and understanding the natural world. Her work spans several critical projects, but one that stands out is her involvement with the KCP. This innovative initiative is making waves in the realm …

The Canadian Government Has Committed Over $500 Million To Fight Wildfires In 2022

The Government of Canada has announced its next steps in supporting communities hit by wildfires, including new measures for this year’s fire season and for seasons to come.  These initiatives include commitments in the areas of financial assistance, emergency response training, and First Nations support, among others. Support for communities affected by last season’s wildfires, …

Wildfire Management – Andrew Base

Episode Four – Northern Latitudes: Find Your Way PodCast In this episode guest, Andrew Base and I discuss the past present and future of wildfire management in Canada. Andrew is an Initial Attack Incident Commander for the Aviation, Forest Fire, & Emergency Services branch of the MNRF, Founder & Content Manager at The Canadian Wildfire …