News and Events

Last year 5,000 British Columbians marched on parliament to urge an end to ocean-based fish farms and support for the wild salmon run. This received remarkably little attention in the media, and the same has been true of the Cohen … Read More “Cohen Inquiry Aquaculture Hearings”

The SCCA is pleased to announce the winners of our 2011 Fundraising Raffle. The draw took place Sunday August 21st in Roberts Creek. All raffle prizes were generously donated by Sunshine Coast artists, crafts people and businesses.

1st prize Winner:… Read More “Prize Winner Announced”

The SCCA has been concerned about conservation of Coastal Tailed Frog populations in the Elphinstone area for many years. Read the SCCA’s research paper Elphinstone Amphibian Values.

Based on this research, the SCCA proposed a Wildlife Habitat Area for … Read More “Tailed Frogs need Protection”

There are very public debates over the Chapman Creek / Grey Creek watersheds in the Sunshine Coast and the potential Gospel Rock development in Gibsons. A UBC study is seeking input on these and other important environmental issues such as … Read More “Help research and enter draw”

 
Locally grown organic produce is coming to Gibsons Landing. The Fiddlehead Farmer’s Market is joining forces with the Gibsons Sunday Market beginning Sunday, July 3. Both groups are very excited to see the markets come together. Also bringing excitement … Read More “Fiddlehead Farmers in The Landing”

SCCA volunteers and supporters gathered on June 14 for the annual appreciation social. A number of participants gathered to have their photo taken with Rick O’Neill, recipient of the John Hind-Smith Environmental Achievement Award. Special thanks to musicians … Read More “Friends of the SCCA”

On June 14, 2011, the SCCA was very pleased to present the John Hind-Smith Award to Rick O’Neill from Roberts Creek at the annual ‘Friends of the SCCA’ celebration evening.

Established in 2006, the John Hind-Smith Environmental Achievement Award honours … Read More “Rick O’Neill receives John Hind-Smith Award”

Over a hundred people were in attendance on Tuesday, May 24 when the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association welcomed Alexandra Morton to Robert’s Creek Hall.