Hosted by the Pender Harbour Wildlife Society (PHWS), join us for an eye-opening evening as Dr. Younes Alila from the UBC Faculty of Forestry presents his groundbreaking research on forestry, flooding, and the link between watershed logging and increased flood risk.

With over 20 years of research challenging long-standing beliefs, Dr. Alila will explain how excessive forest harvesting may be contributing to severe flooding across British Columbia. Dr. Alila’s findings bring into focus the impact of forestry on hydrology and will inspire us to consider how logging practices are influencing water security and flood risk in our communities.

Providing a local perspective, our Executive Director Suzanne Senger will discuss the ongoing West Howe Sound Watershed Protection Project on Mt. Elphinstone. Through this project, the SCCA is actively working to protect critical forested aquifer recharge areas, a mission essential for safeguarding our water supply and enhancing climate resilience in our community. For nearly 30 years, the SCCA has led watershed protection efforts on the Sunshine Coast, and we’re excited to share progress and insights from this vital work.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, November 23rd

Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm, presentations begin at 7:00 pm

Location: Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo St, Sechelt

Admission: Free, with refreshments and a raffle during the intermission

More Information: Please contact info@penderharbourwildlife.com or visit the PHWS website penderharbourwildlife.com for more information.

We invite you to join this important conversation and discover how the SCCA is addressing watershed threats through science-based initiatives that protect our natural resources for generations to come.

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