Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013
1. A high level plan is essential to the Sunshine Coast. Without some meaningful dialogue and land use agreements, we will continue to cycle through the pattern of proposal and … Read More “NDP Candidate Nicholas Simons Answers”
NDP Candidate Nicholas Simons Answers Read More
The SCCA is sponsoring an Environmental IssuesForum at Greencourt Hall (5583 Ocean Ave.) in Sechelt on Thursday, May 9th at 7:30 pm. Please come out to hear the candidates speak about issues relevant to Sunshine Coasters in this lead-up to … Read More “Environmental Issues Forum May 9”
Environmental Issues Forum May 9 Read More
Happy Earth Day!
the SCCA published some photos on the back page of the spring 2013 newsletter. Titled “Where in Our World”, the images were included to challenge readers to identify the locations.
Here are the answers:
The Friends of Gospel Rock Society held their annual general meeting on March 26. The new board consists of six members: Patricia Braithwaite (Chair), Brad Benson, Lee Haffner, Catherine McManus, Suzanne Senger, and George Smith. The contributions of outgoing board … Read More “FOGRS Elects new Board”
FOGRS Elects new Board Read More
The SCCA has submitted comments on the Province’s recently released draft plan “Protecting Vulnerable Species: A Draft Five Year Plan for Species at Risk in British Columbia”.
British Columbia has the highest national species diversity, and an increasing … Read More “SCCA Comments on Province’s Plan for Species at Risk”
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The Ruby Lake Lagoon Society is hosting their 6th Annual BioBlitz event on May 18th and 19th in Pender Harbour. Part contest, part festival, part educational event and part scientific enterprise, a BioBlitz is a 24-hour survey of all life … Read More “Lagoon Society seeks BioBlitz volunteers”
Lagoon Society seeks BioBlitz volunteers Read More
In 2012 the Harper government passed legislation that drastically changes the federal Fisheries Act. The SCCA has received the following summary of how the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is advancing the New Sect 35 of the Fisheries Act.… Read More “Gutting of Federal Fisheries Continues”
Gutting of Federal Fisheries Continues Read More
On Saturday, March 23rd residents up and down the Sunshine Coast will be assembling their own rain barrels. Public workshops will be held in each of the Gibsons, Sechelt and Pender Harbour areas. Participants will learn about water conservation during … Read More “Rain Barrel Workshops Celebrate World Water Day”
Rain Barrel Workshops Celebrate World Water Day Read More
The proposed Narrows Inlet Independent power project appears to be stalled.
The SCCA raised some concerns about it and now the Environmental Assessment Office has identified a number of serious problems with the application.
See also a headline article in … Read More “Project Stalled”
Congratulations to Clint and Irene Davy, who were presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals on February 5, 2013 by Mayor Wayne Rowe of Gibsons.
Clint and Irene, who were founding members of the Wildlife Rehabilitators of BC, have been … Read More “Davys receive Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal”
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