Chapman Creek Watershed – Sunshine Coast Conservation Association

Small fire near Chapman Lake discovered Sept 10th

Chapman Creek Watershed, News and Events

According to an article in the Coast Reporter, "There is a new wildfire burning near Chapman Lake and the Clowhom Lake fire has increased in size dramatically."

Given the location of the fires in the park, upstream from our primary drinking water source areas, the SCCA reached out to government contacts to track the situation.

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Water Supply Update for Businesses on the Sunshine Coast

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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SCCA and ECA Respond to BCTS Mt. Elphinstone South Hydrology Study

Chapman Creek Watershed, Forestry Land Use, West Howe Sound Watershed

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”

Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Review – Old Paradigm. No Shift.

Chapman Creek Watershed, Forestry Land Use, News and Events

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.”

Stage 4 Water Restrictions Finally Lifted

Chapman Creek Watershed, News and Events, Other News, West Howe Sound Watershed

Who would have imagined that 90% of Sunshine Coast residents would be subjected to Stage 4 water restrictions in December? What happened, and what can be done about it?

What Happened?

As most locals are aware, following a long dry … Read More “Stage 4 Water Restrictions Finally Lifted”

Call for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023

Chapman Creek Watershed, Conservation Partnerships, Member Group News, News and Events, West Howe Sound Watershed

On Oct 31 the BC Watershed Security Coalition sent a letter calling for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023 to all members of the Treasury Board and other strategic Ministers, including Premier David Eby ahead of … Read More “Call for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023”

The Sunshine Coast’s Water Situation gets National Attention

Chapman Creek Watershed, News and Events, Other News, SCCA News, West Howe Sound Watershed

SCCA Executive Director Suzanne Senger and SCRD Vice-Chair Donna McMahon shared the Sunshine Coast’s water challenges on the national stage, with an article in the Globe and Mail.

The article details what the two saw when they hiked up … Read More “The Sunshine Coast’s Water Situation gets National Attention”

Chapman Watershed Must Remain Protected

Chapman Creek Watershed, Chapman Water Expansion, News and Events, SCCA News

A bogus petition calling on the BC Minister of Environment to remove lands from the Tetrahedron Provincial Park and enable further development of Chapman Lake is circulating in our community. This request is an unfounded, misleading non-starter.

The Tetrahedron Provincial … Read More “Chapman Watershed Must Remain Protected”

Drought and Drinking Water

Chapman Creek Watershed, Chapman Water Expansion, News and Events, SCCA News

Diversification of drinking water sources, protection of source area ecosystems, and environmental flows are crucial for the long term sustainability of the local drinking water system.

The Sunshine Coast is experiencing drought. Again. Lawns are brown, farms are suffering, streams … Read More “Drought and Drinking Water”

Tell BC Parks we say no to degrading Chapman Lake!

Chapman Creek Watershed, Chapman Water Expansion, News and Events, SCCA News

BC PARKS OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY MAY 24th
As part of BC Parks consultation process, they are hosting another Open House to get input from our community on either revoking the Tetrahedron Provincial Park’s Class A status, or removing Chapman … Read More “Tell BC Parks we say no to degrading Chapman Lake!”