On August 29, 2023, a fire was discovered near Clowhom Lake, approximately 32 km northeast of Sechelt. The BC Wildfire Services (BCWS) has declared this fire as being naturally/lightening ignited. As of September 18, 2023, the fire … Read More “Sunshine Coast State of Local Emergency, Clowhom Lake Fire Sept 2023”
In the film screening uncharted waters, and with a guest from the Marine Stewardship Initiative we will explore the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound
A large portion of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) tenure area on Mt. Elphinstone is in the Mountain Block recharge area of two prolific aquifers (560 & 552).
These aquifers supplement Sunshine Coast’s primary drinking water system. As climate … Read More “SCCA and ECA Respond to BCTS Mt. Elphinstone South Hydrology Study”
SCCA Members:
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 18th at 7 pm by Zoom.
We will hold the brief business meeting to elect our Board of Directors and report out … Read More “SCCA Annual General Meeting”
Please join our upcoming Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival!
In celebration of the United Nations World Oceans Day, the SCCA will be hosting our annual World Oceans Day Festival, in collaboration with Rhizome UP! Media and the Green Film … Read More “UPCOMING: June 4-10 World Oceans Day Festival”
BC’s Chief Forester will soon decide an Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) for the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District (SCNRD). The AAC determines how much logging can occur in the Timber Harvest Land Base (THLB) on the Sunshine Coast over the … Read More “Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Review – Old Paradigm. No Shift.”
February 22nd, 2023 marked the beginning of the 11th Pacific Dialogue Forum since the Ocean Protection Plan (OPP) was first announced in 2016. The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Omar Algabrah, welcomed participants in Vancouver and virtually via a pre-taped video … Read More “Oceans Protection Plan 2023”
DFO Public Engagement Workshop – Glass Sponge Reef – Rockfish Conservation Area Alignment Project Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound, Indian Arm, Jervis and Salmon Inlets
Jan. 10th/23 Meeting at Gleneagles Com Center West Vancouver
Attendance
shíshálh Nation in attendance, unfortunately, no representation from … Read More “Glass Sponge Reef – Rockfish Conservation Area Alignment”
The Government of BC has just taken major action on conservation by protecting 30% of lands by 2030 and advancing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
This crucial direction was set through the mandate letter from the Premier … Read More “Premier Commits BC to 30×30”
