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”
Davys receive Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Read More
We had a fantastic party at the Hall on November 17 for our annual Celebration of Conservation. Long time supporters, Sweet Cascadia, were joined this year by a host of amazing and generous musicians. Kenji Akimoto entertained us on guitar … Read More “Wasn’t that a party?”
Wasn’t that a party? Read More
To see the winners of the Seward Halo kayak and the Helly Hansen jackets, click on Read More. The winning tickets were drawn at the Celebration of Conservation on November 17 at Roberts Creek Hall.
And the Winners are… Read More
There is an established array of scientific, social and economic reasons why the mid-elevation Mount Elphinstone slopes should be considered for protection under BC’s Protected Areas Strategy.
Presently three separate parcels of forests, totalling 139 hectares, make up Mt. Elphinstone … Read More “SCCA calls for expansion of Mt. Elphinstone Park”
SCCA calls for expansion of Mt. Elphinstone Park Read More
The proposed Narrows Inlet Hydro Project is a renamed and altered version of the Stilixwm Hydro Project put forth by Renewable Power Corporation of Gibsons B.C. It involves the drawing down of three high alpine lakes by as much as … Read More “Fish, Wildlife threatened by Narrows Inlet Hydro Project”
Fish, Wildlife threatened by Narrows Inlet Hydro Project Read More
The Fall 2012 issue of the SCCA’s newsletter is now available and it’s another 16 page edition!
Featured articles include the designation of mountain goat winter ranges, updates on Tzoonie Inlet hydro projects and the Burnco Howe Sound proposal, and … Read More “Fall 2012 Newsletter”
Fall 2012 Newsletter Read More
A rally in Davis Bay was the largest of 65 actions that took place around BC on October 24th. An estimated 500 participants lined the Sunshine Coast Highway in front of MLA Nicholas Simons’ office to protest plans for piping … Read More “Defend Our Coast Rally draws 500”
Defend Our Coast Rally draws 500 Read More
