New conservation area announced for Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C.

By Canadian Press

Dec 12, 2024 | 9:59 AM

INVERMERE, B.C. — Another piece of the puzzle for conservation efforts along the Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C. is in place.

Nature Conservancy Canada says wildlife including grizzly bear numbers have been declining in the region, which is why it added a new conservation area next to Kootenay National Park that links to a “network of already protected” lands.

It says the new Geddes Creek Conservation Area includes an almost two-square kilometre region of Douglas fir and montane spruce forest, open grassy habitat and a seasonal creek north of Radium Hot Springs on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

The organization says grizzly bears are known to travel through the area in search of food, mates and denning sites.