News and Events
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
The water we rely on is part of a much larger, global cycle. Moisture rises from the ocean, travels through the atmosphere, and returns to land as rain and snow. From our forests and mountains, it flows through streams and rivers, eventually making its way back to the sea.
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.
Join Us in Celebrating Earth Day – April 19, 2026
We hope to see you at the Earth Day celebration in Roberts Creek on Sunday, April 19th!
The Province Wants to Speed Up Project Approvals—At What Cost?
Environmental assessments are one of the primary processes where these decisions are engaged. If timelines are compressed or scope is narrowed, the conditions for meaningful engagement—and informed decision-making—will be weakened.
Comment on BCTS Logging Plans 2026-2027 by April 13
BC Timber Sales is proposing to log in drinking water catchments, old-growth forests, and salmon rivers across the Sunshine Coast — and the public comment window closes April 13. The SCCA has analyzed the 25 most sensitive blocks planned for sale in the next two years and organized everything by the area you know and care about. Find your area. Send one email. Show them we care.