News and Events
Fundraising Hike for Gambier Island Conservancy
The SCCA has received the following request for support from Gambier Island Conservancy: Dear members and supporters, We’d really appreciate your help! Two of our Directors, Peter Snell and Tim Turner, will be embarking on a very ambitious one-day hike on July 22. Here is how Tim has described it: “25 km BIG ISLAND TRANS-GAMBIER […]
Don’t Let Woodfibre LNG Roll Back Decades of Cleanup in Howe Sound
The SCCA is collaborating with My Sea To Sky to protect Howe Sound against environmental degradation from the Woodfibre LNG project and associated FortisBC pipeline. Woodfibre LNG has applied for a permit from the B.C. Energy Regulator (BCER) to discharge millions of cubic metres of toxic construction effluent into Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound. Late last […]
Water Supply Update for Businesses on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Business Recovery Centre invites businesses to join the SCRD, the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization and Sunshine Coast Tourism for a virtual water update for local businesses on July 12, 2023, at 9:00am. Get updated on water supply conditions and learn where to find information throughout the summer. There will be a short presentation from the SCRD and time to ask questions.
Reed Road Forest in Elphinstone Not on the Chopping Block this Year
“As of June 2023, and for the first time in almost a decade, the Elphinstone parcel known as District Lot 1313 is NOT slated for logging in BC Timber Sales’ five year operating plan. This is good news, but we have yet to secure permanent protection for this valuable and biodiverse forest.” Donna McMahon, SCRD Director, Elphinstone
syíyaya Days Festival: June 21 – July 1, 2023
The shíshálh Nation, syíyaya Reconciliation Movement and the District of Sechelt are hosting the syíyaya Days festival from June 21-July 1st. The SCCA will be walking in the syíyaya Days Parade on Saturday, July 1. All members and supporters are invited to walk with us in the parade. Please wear your orange shirt!
World Oceans Day Festival is Online
Our 2023 Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival celebrated the incredible work being done to enhance and protect marine biodiversity. On the Festival website, you can listen to recordings of all the Nemo talks and view our curated collection of marine focused Feature Films and short videos. We’ve also compiled a list of ways you can stay connected and Take Action on marine conservation.
June 8, 2023: uncharted waters
Join us on World Oceans Day for a celebration of the conservation and restoration work in Howe Sound In the film screening uncharted waters, and with a guest from the Marine Stewardship Initiative we will explore the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Community Mapand the Marine Reference Guide. We will view some video of the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO […]
June 4, 2023: Free Film Screening of “The Soul of the Fraser”
Have you ever wondered what the Vancouver Lower Mainland was like before Settlers arrived and founded the city of Vancouver? In “The Soul of the Fraser”, local filmmakers Brendan Chu and Chris Jenkins take us on a journey to explore the Fraser Estuary, the original river delta beneath the urban sprawl of Vancouver.
Free World Oceans Day Festival: Films, Talks, Demonstrations
While the task of protecting our oceans is huge, experts and laypersons alike bring incredible passion and commitment for the task. That passion and commitment is what the SCCA celebrates with this year’s World Oceans Day Festival. Join us for week of free events, where we’ll showcase the work of individuals and organizations who are making a difference. And you’ll learn about opportunities where you can get involved in a hands-on way.