News and Events
Fish Habitat Restoration Work at Ch’ḵw’elhp IR 26, Gibson Creek
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is partnering with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit and the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) to restore salmon habitat at Ch’ḵw’elhp IR 26, Gibson Creek. Work runs August 10 – September 30, 2026. The project will improve spawning habitat and reopen passage to upstream habitat that’s been cut off for […]
Fish and Wildlife Refuges Need Protection
A word from Pat Demeester, the SCCA’s Upper Coast Freshwater Liaison and president of the newly formed qathet Streamkeepers Society, in response to the proposed hydroelectric projects in the Homathko River Watershed: “The fjord rivers of the central coast of BC are a series of unique watersheds intertwined with the coastal mountain range as it […]
Please Respect Squamish Nation Space and Privacy — Sunday, July 19, 2026
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) will be holding a private cultural ceremony on their Che’kw’elp Reserve land in Gibsons, near the mouth of Ch’ḵw’elhp-Gibson Creek, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We know that community members occasionally walk through the Squamish Nation reserve lands to reach the beach and often gather on […]
Sea of Gratitude ~ Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival 2026
By the end of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival, many of us were running on sea air, adrenaline, and gratitude. This year, SCOF brought together a broad wave of ocean celebration, learning, stewardship, and community action across the lower Sunshine Coast. Dozens of people gave their time, energy, creativity, labour, and heart to make […]
Festival Highlights – SCOF26
SCCA staff share their highlight moments of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival.
NEMO Talks: A Mosaic of Ocean Stewardship
From killer whales to kelp forests, this year’s NEMO Talks explored the many threads of ocean stewardship on the Sunshine Coast, and the shared work of protecting the Salish Sea.
Snowpack, Seasonal Weather, and Drought Risk Go Hand-in-Hand
On May 1st, the Chapman Creek weather station was 41% of normal (a record across 14 years of data), and the Edwards Lake station was 33% of normal (a record across 12 years of data).
Help Solve the Water Crisis — Act Now
Take action now: Ask your MLA to raise industrial water rates in BC and invest in long-term watershed security.
Thousands Engaged on BCTS Logging Plans
Over the past several weeks, the SCCA worked to inform the public about BC Timber Sales’ (BCTS) proposed 2026–2030 Operating Plan