Columbia River Wetlands
The Columbia Valley Wetlands covers an area from Canal Flats to Donald and is the longest continuous wetlands remaining on the continent. It covers 26,000 hectares (64,000 acres) and supports over 260 resident and migratory bird species. The Columbia flood plain is very flat and ranges from 1-2 km in width.
Wetlands are places where water accumulates for a period long enough so that waterlogged, oxygen-depleted soils develop and water loving vegetation grows.
The wetlands play a vital ecological role by providing habitat for a rich variety of plants and animals and they remove as much as 90% of sediment and toxins from water. The wetlands also help prevent global warming by slowing the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
More info at www.wildsight.ca/columbiawetlands
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We at the Columbia Valley B&B realize the importance of the Columbia Valley Wetlands and its habitat; the last remaining internationally recognized and intact Wetlands in North America. How it Works: All guests who stay at our Bed and Breakfast are given a ‘Pass It On’ voucher at the end of their visit. When our guests meet other travelers, family, or friends who would enjoy our establish-ment and surroundings, they refer these folks to stay with us, and give them the ‘Pass It On’ voucher to bring with them. For every voucher we receive back, $5 is donated to Wildsight to further their work on protecting the biodiversity of the Columbia Valley Wetlands. By simply referring others who would enjoy our Green Bed & Breakfast, its surroundings and its habitat, our guests can contribute to the conservation efforts of Wildsight. |
