Elphinstone Logging Focus has been successful in lobbying BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to take 17.6 Ha Cutblock DK045 off the table for being logged. Part of a larger block (TFL A79517 Dakota Bowl, lower Sunshine Coast), this includes yellow cedar … Read More “ELF Scores a Win”
The Islands Trust Fund, owner of three nature reserves on Gambier Island, recently signed conservation covenants with the Gambier Island Conservancy and Sunshine Coast Conservation Association. The covenants legally commit all three organizations to share responsibility for safeguarding the reserves.… Read More “SCCA Signs Covenant to Protect Gambier Reserves”
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Our Coal Hard Facts: Coal Shipment Impacts on the Sunshine Coast held on November 23rd at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall in was a resounding success.
Over 150 people packed the SIB Hall, including Chief Garry Feschuk, District 46 School … Read More “The Coal Hard Facts”
The SCCA was awarded participant funding from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Authority (CEAA) to review the proposed draft Application Information Requirements (dAIR) for the Burnco Aggregate Project (a proposed gravel mine at the mouth of McNab Creek).
The SCCA contracted … Read More “SCCA Submits Review of Burnco Proposal”
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Open Houses are being held in Gibsons (Oct. 1) and West Vancouver (Oct. 2) to gather public response on the Burnco Aggregates Project proposed for McNab Creek.
Burnco Aggregates is proposing a sand and gravel mine in the McNab Creek … Read More “Public Comment sought on Gravel Mine Proposal”
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The Sea to Sky Clean Air Society is holding an information meeting on Thursday October 17th, at 12:30 pm to enable SSCAS to share its progress over the past year and provide an overview of what lies ahead.
Participants … Read More “Clean Air Society Checks In”
Clean Air Society Checks In Read More
Twelve years ago an ocean wonder was discovered off the coast of Vancouver that stunned and amazed marine biologists and conservationists – a reef made entirely of glass sponges. On October 15th and 16th, the public will have a once … Read More “Win a Ride on a Submarine to the Sea of Glass”
Win a Ride on a Submarine to the Sea of Glass Read More
The SCCA has written the Provincial Ministry of Engery and Mines regarding a proposal for bulk coal handling proposed by Lafarge Canada on Texada Island. The lack of public input that has been required is unprecedented for an industrial development … Read More “Coal Proposal for Texada being rushed in”
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On June 30th, 2013 the SCCA attended the Save Our Sound Mariners Rendezvous that gathered at the mouth of McNab Creek. Over 140 vessels were in attendance. This group was gathering to highlight concerns regarding the further industrialization of the … Read More “Save Our Sound Draws 140 Vessels”
Save Our Sound Draws 140 Vessels Read More
Following a three day art program for youth held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, the SCCA will be auctioning off a collaborative painting by Rogest and his students.
Rogest, an international marine artist now living in Sechelt, taught … Read More “Collaborative Artwork to be Auctioned”
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