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The word biodiversity was first coined in the 1980s as a shortened form of the term biological diversity.

This month biodiversity will make the news as world leaders convene in Montreal for COP15, the Convention on Biological Diversity. But what does biodiversity mean and why is it so important to us?

Now that almost everybody has a camera on their person, it's time for many wildlife photographers to learn how to avoid having negative impacts on wildlife. Respectful wildlife viewers not only do no harm, they may have a better chance of taking great photos of the wonderful wildlife that lives in the Okanagan.

Through its Conservation Fund, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) awarded $104,490 in 2024 to six projects to help conserve natural areas and restore and protect water, land and wildlife. OCCP assists the RDNO staff by promoting the fund, supporting local organizations to develop grant submissions, coordinating the technical advisory committee who review grant submissions, and making recommendations of support to the RDNO board of directors.

The North Okanagan Conservation Fund is now accepting applications for funding until the deadline: October 31 at 4:30 pm.

The North Okanagan Conservation Fund provides local financial support for projects that will contribute to the conservation of valuable natural areas and help restore and protect a healthy environment.