Protect Priority Habitats, Preserve Our Future
A Campaign for Environmental Protection
AWARE has continuously been the voice for nature in Whistler, working closely with local residents, businesses, and government to drive environmental stewardship. Our focus is on protecting and restoring priority habitats and ecosystems in the region.
The Problem
Whistler’s natural areas face increasing threats from development, tourism, recreation, drought, flooding, wildfires, invasive species, and forestry.
The consequences are severe and far-reaching: loss of wildlife, degraded air and water quality, heightened vulnerability to climate change, diminished community well-being, and potential harm to the local economy.
Our Step Toward Change
AWARE empowers the community by providing free public education and community engagement opportunities that raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship as it relates to priority habitats in Whistler.
We support research and innovation to conserve critical ecosystems so that members of the community feel empowered to stand up to decision makers and advocate for sustainable land-use practices that safeguard biodiversity and protect priority habitats for future generations.
Impact Stories
We’re focused on providing opportunities for the community to learn more about priority habitats and the importance of their protection.
Insights from a Grizzly & Cougar Workshop with Michael Allen
As part of the Protecting Priority Habitats campaign, we held a workshop led by an independent wildlife researcher and citizen scientist, Michael Allen. Read to discover more.
Preserve Our Old Growth Forests
Hear about a recent field trip where the AWARE team joined local biologist Bob Brett on a guided hike through the Jane Lakes area, one of Whistler’s last remaining intact old-growth forest ecosystems.
Unlogged and Irreplaceable: The Future of Whistler’s Jane Lakes Old-Growth Forests
Hear about a recent field trip where the AWARE team joined local biologist Bob Brett on a guided hike through the Jane Lakes area, one of Whistler’s last remaining intact old-growth forest ecosystems.
What You Can Do
- Learn about Whistler’s Priority Habitat Framework
- Review the updated GIS mapping and most recent Technical Report prepared for the RMOW
- Become an AWARE Member and receive perks at all of our events.