Alison Taylor

Don’t Let Woodfibre LNG Roll Back Decades of Cleanup in Howe Sound

News and Events, Woodfibre LNG

The SCCA is collaborating with My Sea To Sky to protect Howe Sound against environmental degradation from the Woodfibre LNG project and associated FortisBC pipeline.

Woodfibre LNG has applied for a permit from the B.C. Energy Regulator (BCER) to discharge … Read More “Don’t Let Woodfibre LNG Roll Back Decades of Cleanup in Howe Sound”

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Water Supply Update for Businesses on the Sunshine Coast

Chapman Creek Watershed, News and Events, West Howe Sound Watershed
The Sunshine Coast Business Recovery Centre invites businesses to join the SCRD, the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization and Sunshine Coast Tourism for a virtual water update for local businesses on July 12, 2023, at 9:00am. Get updated on water supply conditions and learn where to find information throughout the summer. There will be a short presentation from the SCRD and time to ask questions.

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Reed Road Forest in Elphinstone Not on the Chopping Block this Year

Community Forest, Forestry Land Use, News and Events, Old Growth and the Marbled Murrelet
"As of June 2023, and for the first time in almost a decade, the Elphinstone parcel known as District Lot 1313 is NOT slated for logging in BC Timber Sales’ five year operating plan. This is good news, but we have yet to secure permanent protection for this valuable and biodiverse forest." Donna McMahon, SCRD Director, Elphinstone

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World Oceans Day Festival is Online

Love Our Oceans, News and Events
Our 2023 Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival celebrated the incredible work being done to enhance and protect marine biodiversity. On the Festival website, you can listen to recordings of all the Nemo talks and view our curated collection of marine focused Feature Films and short videos. We've also compiled a list of ways you can stay connected and Take Action on marine conservation.

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June 4, 2023: Free Film Screening of “The Soul of the Fraser”

Love Our Oceans, News and Events
Have you ever wondered what the Vancouver Lower Mainland was like before Settlers arrived and founded the city of Vancouver? In "The Soul of the Fraser", local filmmakers Brendan Chu and Chris Jenkins take us on a journey to explore the Fraser Estuary, the original river delta beneath the urban sprawl of Vancouver.

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Free World Oceans Day Festival: Films, Talks, Demonstrations

News and Events
While the task of protecting our oceans is huge, experts and laypersons alike bring incredible passion and commitment for the task. That passion and commitment is what the SCCA celebrates with this year's World Oceans Day Festival. Join us for week of free events, where we'll showcase the work of individuals and organizations who are making a difference. And you'll learn about opportunities where you can get involved in a hands-on way.

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SCCA Opposes Woodfibre LNG request to Reduce Environmental Protections

Love Our Oceans

On January 30, 2023, the SCCA submitted a letter to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada:

“The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is opposed to the request by Woodfibre LNG (Applicant) to amend Condition 3.8 (Protection of Marine Mammals) and … Read More “SCCA Opposes Woodfibre LNG request to Reduce Environmental Protections”

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