New research finds few improvements for British Columbia’s endangered wildlife

Sunset along the northern shores of Boundary Bay in Delta, B.C., home to nutrient-rich mudflats that provide vital energy for marine life, in September, 2025. (Peter Thompson), CC BY

British Columbia’s wildlife is in trouble, and governments aren’t working hard enough to keep wild animals and plants alive. How do we know?

Fortunately, the provincial government has long kept extensive records of the animals and plant life that call its lands and waters home. The BC Conservation Data Centre (CDC) holds records for over 25,000 species, ranging from mosses to mackerel and mountain goats.