Myrtle Creek Update
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 aquatic nursing areas and produce nutrients that enrich entire watersheds. Myrtle Creek in Powell River […]
Residents call to preserve Stillwater Bluffs
Stillwater Bluffs, south of Powell River, is one of the top five sites earmarked as priorities for parks acquisition by the Powell River Regional District. Friends of Stillwater Bluffs and the Ancient Forest Alliance, recently held a press conference at the Sooke Potholes where they called on the BC government to form a land acquisition […]
FHSS responds to Burnco Proposal
The Future of Howe Sound Society has send a submission to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency in response to their request for public comment on the proposed Burnco Aggregate Mine Project at McNab Creek. This proposal for a rock and gravel quarry has significant implications for the Howe Sound ecosystem and raises long-term planning issues […]
Sixth Trail Cabin Opens
On June 12, 2011 a public grand opening was held for a new shelter hut on Manzanita Bluff, constructed by the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS ) on the Sunshine Coast Trail .
Gospel Rock Recommendations
The Town of Gibsons is now receiving comments from the public on the draft Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan. Your written comments to the Town are critical for achieving a positive outcome to the planning process. The SCCA has written a summary of our Recommendations for fixing the plan. Also, Town of Gibsons’s development consultant Michael […]
COSCO asks Gibsons to oppose HSPP burning
The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) Sunshine Coast Branch is seeking the support of Gibsons Council in prohibiting or limiting the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) mill from burning certain toxic materials. HSPP is currently seeking an amended permit to burn demolition waste at their mill. COSCO believes that a letter from the […]
Seed Saving Workshop in Sechelt
The Food Action Network and One Straw Society are jointly presenting a Seed Saving Workshop with local seedswomen on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm. This event will feature Robin Wheeler from Edible Landscapes; Maria Hunter of Dragonfly Seeds, and Mojave Kaplan from the Planting Seeds Project. In the morning, workshop […]
Sunshine Coast Trail to Receive Funding
Thanks to the work of many individuals and groups, the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society will receive $1.5 million from the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) to make improvements on the Sunshine Coast Trail. The project will involve the reconstruction of a barrier free wilderness hiking trail around Inland Lake, trail improvements and safety […]
Mixal Creek Habitat Restoration
The Ruby Lake Lagoon Society is sponsoring a habitat and trail restoration workparty at Mixal Creek on Sunday, September 28 in honour of BC Rivers Day. Anyone who is interested in taking part should meet the group at 9:30 at the PetroCan station (junction of Hwy 101 and Garden Bay Road).Bring work gloves, gumboots and […]
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