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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
Weather, Water, and Where It Comes From
Where does our water come from and what puts it at risk? This post looks at the weather, watersheds, and natural systems behind water security on the Sunshine Coast.
Join the wave ~ Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival ~ June 8-14, 2026
From June 8-14, the Sunshine Coast will once again come alive for the Sunshine Coast Oceans Festival, aligning with United Nations World Oceans Day and the national movement of Ocean Week Canada.
Spring Forage Fish Sampling
Across the Sunshine Coast, volunteers gather on local beaches to search for the tiny eggs of surf smelt and Pacific sand lance—small fish that play a critical role in our marine ecosystems.