An urgent update on BCTS’s planned sale on Mount Elphinstone, why it puts Aquifer 560 at risk, and how a Water Sustainability Plan can fix the system.
Status update (as of Sept 4, 2025)
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) has signalled … Read More “Stop the Auction of Block TA0159 — Protect Community Drinking Water”
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On Wednesday, September 17th, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and RhizomeUp!Media will host a community screening of Trouble in the Headwaters at Roberts Creek Hall.
This hard-hitting, 25-minute documentary by filmmaker Daniel J. Pierce examines the disastrous 2018 flood … Read More “Trouble in the Headwaters Film Screening & Panel Discussion”
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Speak Up on BCTS Logging Plans Read More
On behalf of concerned Sunshine Coast residents and local community organizations, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) and the Elphinstone Community Association have formally urged the BC government to take immediate action to protect the region’s drinking water by halting … Read More “Call to Action: Protect Drinking Water on Mount Elphinstone”
Call to Action: Protect Drinking Water on Mount Elphinstone Read More
Water Supply Update for Businesses on the Sunshine Coast Read More
A large portion of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) tenure area on Mt. Elphinstone is in the Mountain Block recharge area of two prolific aquifers (560 & 552).
These aquifers supplement Sunshine Coast’s primary drinking water system. As climate … Read More “SCCA and ECA Respond to BCTS Mt. Elphinstone South Hydrology Study”
SCCA and ECA Respond to BCTS Mt. Elphinstone South Hydrology Study Read More
The Sunshine Coast is facing a climate crisis. As droughts grow longer and more frequent, ensuring a secure and clean drinking water supply has never been more urgent. That’s why the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is leading a campaign … Read More “Protecting the West Howe Sound Watershed: A Campaign for Our Future Water Security”
Protecting the West Howe Sound Watershed: A Campaign for Our Future Water Security Read More
Who would have imagined that 90% of Sunshine Coast residents would be subjected to Stage 4 water restrictions in December? What happened, and what can be done about it?
As most locals are aware, following a long dry … Read More “Stage 4 Water Restrictions Finally Lifted”
Stage 4 Water Restrictions Finally Lifted Read More
The Government of BC has just taken major action on conservation by protecting 30% of lands by 2030 and advancing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
This crucial direction was set through the mandate letter from the Premier … Read More “Premier Commits BC to 30×30”
Premier Commits BC to 30×30 Read More
On Oct 31 the BC Watershed Security Coalition sent a letter calling for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023 to all members of the Treasury Board and other strategic Ministers, including Premier David Eby ahead of … Read More “Call for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023”
Call for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023 Read More
