On July 27, 2012, eighteen representatives of groups concerned about fisheries and watersheds in the Squamish and Vancouver area (eg. Ecojustice, Watershed Watch, Squamish First Nations, local watershed council, stream keepers) met with MPs John Weston (West Vancouver-Squamish) and Randy … Read More “Changes to Fisheries Act”
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Thanks to grant funding from the Vancouver Foundation, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Patagonia Environment Fund and Sunshine Coast donors, the SCCA has compiled historical fisheries data for key watersheds in the Sunshine Coast Forest District, and published them on this website.… Read More “SCCA Publishes Fisheries Sensitive Watersheds Data”
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Wetlands are disappearing fast all over the world. They often seem insignificant patches of land, scrubby and marshy – but they are vital to our entire water systems by filtering out pollutants and stabilizing water temperature and flow. They are … Read More “Myrtle Creek Update”
The Town of Gibsons has sent a survey to all households in the Town asking for public feedback on the Draft Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan. This survey is also available online at the Town’s website .
Two draft development options … Read More “Gospel Rock – Make Your Voice Heard by June 30!”
Gospel Rock – Make Your Voice Heard by June 30! Read More
The SCCA is proud to announce that the John Hind-Smith Environmental Award, recognizing an outstanding environmentalist, was presented to Eagle Walz on May 15, 2012. (Walz is pictured above holding the award, next to SCCA Chair Jason Herz.)
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by Jason Herz, SCCA Chair
The SCCA was granted the right to hold conservation covenants under Section 219 of the Land Titles Act. In the fall of 2010, the Sunshine Coast Regional District inquired as to whether the SCCA would … Read More “Conservation covenants: an important task for the SCCA”
Conservation covenants: an important task for the SCCA Read More
The SCCA’s Spring 2012 newsletter is out!
This gangbuster 16-page edition features articles and updates on wild salmon, logging on Mt. Elphinstone, fisheries sensitive rivers, sponge reefs, the mining proposal at McNabb Creek, invasive holly, jellyfish, and much more! Click … Read More “Spring 2012 Newsletter”
Spring 2012 Newsletter Read More
There was an excellent turn-out for the documentary film Peace Out, sponsored by the SCCA at the Raven’s Cry Theatre on March 28. About 170 people came to see the film and listen to filmmaker Charles Wilkinson, and producer … Read More ““Peace Out” Draws Crowd”
“Peace Out” Draws Crowd Read More
Stillwater Bluffs, south of Powell River, is one of the top five sites earmarked as priorities for parks acquisition by the Powell River Regional District. Friends of Stillwater Bluffs and the Ancient Forest Alliance, recently held a press conference at … Read More “Residents call to preserve Stillwater Bluffs”
Residents call to preserve Stillwater Bluffs Read More
The Future of Howe Sound Society has send a submission to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency in response to their request for public comment on the proposed Burnco Aggregate Mine Project at McNab Creek.
This proposal for a rock and … Read More “FHSS responds to Burnco Proposal”
FHSS responds to Burnco Proposal Read More
