And the Winners are…
To see the winners of the Seward Halo kayak and the Helly Hansen jackets, click on Read More. The winning tickets were drawn at the Celebration of Conservation on November 17 at Roberts Creek Hall.
And the Winners are… Read More
SCCA calls for expansion of Mt. Elphinstone Park
There is an established array of scientific, social and economic reasons why the mid-elevation Mount Elphinstone slopes should be considered for protection under BC’s Protected Areas Strategy.
Presently three separate parcels of forests, totalling 139 hectares, make up Mt. Elphinstone … Read More “SCCA calls for expansion of Mt. Elphinstone Park”
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Fish, Wildlife threatened by Narrows Inlet Hydro Project
The proposed Narrows Inlet Hydro Project is a renamed and altered version of the Stilixwm Hydro Project put forth by Renewable Power Corporation of Gibsons B.C. It involves the drawing down of three high alpine lakes by as much as … Read More “Fish, Wildlife threatened by Narrows Inlet Hydro Project”
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Fall 2012 Newsletter
The Fall 2012 issue of the SCCA’s newsletter is now available and it’s another 16 page edition!
Featured articles include the designation of mountain goat winter ranges, updates on Tzoonie Inlet hydro projects and the Burnco Howe Sound proposal, and … Read More “Fall 2012 Newsletter”
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Defend Our Coast Rally draws 500
A rally in Davis Bay was the largest of 65 actions that took place around BC on October 24th. An estimated 500 participants lined the Sunshine Coast Highway in front of MLA Nicholas Simons’ office to protest plans for piping … Read More “Defend Our Coast Rally draws 500”
Defend Our Coast Rally draws 500 Read More
2013 Calendar on Sale!
The 2013 Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) Calendar make a great Christmas present! Alan Sirulnikoff, Allan Forest, Frank Thorburn, Don Klan and Carl Olsen were chosen by a jury to showcase their breathtaking images this year to celebrate the Beauty … Read More “2013 Calendar on Sale!”
2013 Calendar on Sale! Read More
Gospel Rock: Waterfront development voted down
On Tuesday, October 16, at the regular meeting of Gibsons Town Council, Mayor Rowe and all four councillors unanimously agreed to move Option B, an amendment to the Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan which will disallow waterfront development (delete cluster housing … Read More “Gospel Rock: Waterfront development voted down”
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Accessible Trails Open
Congratulations to the Sechelt Groves Society for all their hard work in developing accessible trails at Hidden Groves. Trail builders have been creating accessible trails, and there’s a new kiosk at the entrance with maps and information about the area.… Read More “Accessible Trails Open”
Accessible Trails Open Read More
Conservation Education
Understanding Biodiversity in Coastal Forested Landscapes
A new educational presentation about the need for conservation of forested ecosystems in the greater Sunshine Coast region is now up and running. The presentation is about determining how much land needs to be … Read More “Conservation Education”
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Public Comments on Narrows Inlet Power Project open until Oct. 22
The proposed Narrows Inlet Power Project involves three lakes and four tributary watercourses at the head of Narrows Inlet in the Tzoonie River valley, which has significant wild salmon values.
Here are a few of the areas of concern identified … Read More “Public Comments on Narrows Inlet Power Project open until Oct. 22”
Public Comments on Narrows Inlet Power Project open until Oct. 22 Read More