The 2013 Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) Calendar make a great Christmas present! Alan Sirulnikoff, Allan Forest, Frank Thorburn, Don Klan and Carl Olsen were chosen by a jury to showcase their breathtaking images this year to celebrate the Beauty … Read More “2013 Calendar on Sale!”
2013 Calendar on Sale! Read More
On Tuesday, October 16, at the regular meeting of Gibsons Town Council, Mayor Rowe and all four councillors unanimously agreed to move Option B, an amendment to the Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan which will disallow waterfront development (delete cluster housing … Read More “Gospel Rock: Waterfront development voted down”
Gospel Rock: Waterfront development voted down Read More
Congratulations to the Sechelt Groves Society for all their hard work in developing accessible trails at Hidden Groves. Trail builders have been creating accessible trails, and there’s a new kiosk at the entrance with maps and information about the area.… Read More “Accessible Trails Open”
Accessible Trails Open Read More
Understanding Biodiversity in Coastal Forested Landscapes
A new educational presentation about the need for conservation of forested ecosystems in the greater Sunshine Coast region is now up and running. The presentation is about determining how much land needs to be … Read More “Conservation Education”
Conservation Education Read More
The proposed Narrows Inlet Power Project involves three lakes and four tributary watercourses at the head of Narrows Inlet in the Tzoonie River valley, which has significant wild salmon values.
Here are a few of the areas of concern identified … Read More “Public Comments on Narrows Inlet Power Project open until Oct. 22”
Public Comments on Narrows Inlet Power Project open until Oct. 22 Read More
On July 27, 2012, eighteen representatives of groups concerned about fisheries and watersheds in the Squamish and Vancouver area (eg. Ecojustice, Watershed Watch, Squamish First Nations, local watershed council, stream keepers) met with MPs John Weston (West Vancouver-Squamish) and Randy … Read More “Changes to Fisheries Act”
Changes to Fisheries Act Read More
Thanks to grant funding from the Vancouver Foundation, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Patagonia Environment Fund and Sunshine Coast donors, the SCCA has compiled historical fisheries data for key watersheds in the Sunshine Coast Forest District, and published them on this website.… Read More “SCCA Publishes Fisheries Sensitive Watersheds Data”
SCCA Publishes Fisheries Sensitive Watersheds Data Read More
Wetlands are disappearing fast all over the world. They often seem insignificant patches of land, scrubby and marshy – but they are vital to our entire water systems by filtering out pollutants and stabilizing water temperature and flow. They are … Read More “Myrtle Creek Update”
The Town of Gibsons has sent a survey to all households in the Town asking for public feedback on the Draft Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan. This survey is also available online at the Town’s website .
Two draft development options … Read More “Gospel Rock – Make Your Voice Heard by June 30!”
Gospel Rock – Make Your Voice Heard by June 30! Read More
The SCCA is proud to announce that the John Hind-Smith Environmental Award, recognizing an outstanding environmentalist, was presented to Eagle Walz on May 15, 2012. (Walz is pictured above holding the award, next to SCCA Chair Jason Herz.)
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