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Be a Voice for Conservation: Join Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) Today
The Sunshine Coast boasts an abundance of biodiversity, with its lush coastal temperate rainforests and vibrant marine ecosystems. The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) and its members are dedicated to preserving this natural treasure for generations to come. One effective way to contribute to this mission is by becoming a member of the District of […]
Dive In. Explore. Connect: Join Us for the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival 2025!
In celebration of United Nations World Ocean Day, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is thrilled to announce our 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival in collaboration with RhizomeUP! Media. This year, the festival will run from June 1 to June 8, 2025, offering a week-long celebration of the ocean’s beauty, diversity, and vital connection […]
Coastal Flood Mapping Project on the Lower Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), in collaboration with the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt, and the Islands Trust, has initiated the Coastal Flood Mapping Project targeting the lower Sunshine Coast. This important project aims to tackle the challenges posed by coastal flooding, especially in light of rising sea levels and increased storm […]
Help strengthen Canada’s oil and gas emission cap!
The oil and gas sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, with emissions continuing to rise despite industry promises and government commitments to reduce GHGs. Our friends at West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL) are leading a public campaign urging the Government of Canada to strengthen its newly drafted Oil and […]
Celebrate Biodiversity in the New Year!
Dear SCCA Supporters: We are truly grateful to all of you for taking the time to engage with our work and support us throughout the year. Your support is so important to us. As we approach the end of 2024 we know you are receiving mountains of fundraising emails in your inboxes. We hope you […]
Thank-You for Protecting Biodiversity in 2024!
Dear Friends: On the eve of Winter Solstice I find myself filled with profound gratitude as I look back on the work we have accomplished together. With so many complex challenges facing us as a species, this world and this work to protect biodiversity can be daunting. When the days are dark it’s you, dear […]
Share the Gift of Conservation this Holiday Season
This holiday season, make your gift giving count for nature and future generations by giving the gift of conservation! Whether it’s protecting ecosystems, improving legislation or supporting citizen science initiatives, you’re not just wrapping up something special for a loved one, you’re helping to protect the lands, waters and species we all cherish. The SCCA […]
Volunteer with Forage Fish Sampling!
Join us for the next round of forage fish sampling with Dianne Sanford and Friends of Forage Fish! Forage fish, such as surf smelt and Pacific sand lance, play a crucial role in the marine food web. Our citizen science project helps monitor these important species to ensure the health of our coastal ecosystems. Bring […]
Volunteer for the Annual Christmas Bird Count!
Every winter season, SCCA members and supporters join our friends in the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society and Pender Harbour Wildlife Society for annual Christmas Bird Counts. “Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. People in more than 2000 locations throughout the Western Hemisphere participate in the […]