West Howe Sound Watershed – Sunshine Coast Conservation Association

Water Supply Update for Businesses on the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Business Recovery Centre invites businesses to join the SCRD, the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization and Sunshine Coast Tourism for a virtual water update for local businesses on July 12, 2023, at 9:00am. Get updated on water supply conditions and learn where to find information throughout the summer. There will be a short presentation from the SCRD and time to ask questions.

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SCCA and ECA Respond to BCTS Mt. Elphinstone South Hydrology Study

Chapman Creek Watershed, Forestry Land Use, West Howe Sound Watershed

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”

Stage 4 Water Restrictions Finally Lifted

Chapman Creek Watershed, News and Events, Other News, West Howe Sound Watershed

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?

What Happened?

As most locals are aware, following a long dry … Read More “Stage 4 Water Restrictions Finally Lifted”

Premier Commits BC to 30×30

Biodiversity in Coastal Forests, Forestry Land Use, News and Events, Other News, West Howe Sound Watershed

Breaking News!

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”

Call for the creation of the Watershed Security Fund in Budget 2023

Chapman Creek Watershed, Conservation Partnerships, Member Group News, News and Events, West Howe Sound Watershed

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”

The Sunshine Coast’s Water Situation gets National Attention

Chapman Creek Watershed, News and Events, Other News, SCCA News, West Howe Sound Watershed

SCCA Executive Director Suzanne Senger and SCRD Vice-Chair Donna McMahon shared the Sunshine Coast’s water challenges on the national stage, with an article in the Globe and Mail.

The article details what the two saw when they hiked up … Read More “The Sunshine Coast’s Water Situation gets National Attention”