News and Events
BC Government offers old growth consultation
Our provincial government is asking for public comments about its management of old growth forests. You may make a written submission and/or answer questions in an on-line survey. Visit the BC Government website to complete the survey and contribute your submission. The review process continues until JANUARY 31, 2020 at 4 pm. The SCCA strongly […]
Protect what remains of our Old-Growth forests!
The BC Government is undertaking an Old Growth Strategic Review, and has appointed a two-person panel to consult with people throughout the province, and provide a report to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRO). We encourage you to contact the panel to express your views on the ecological, economic […]
Full house at All Candidates Forum October 10th
Thank you to all those who participated in our Environment and Climate Change All Candidates Forum at the Roberts Creek Hall, including our partners, the Sunshine Coast Alliance4Democracy, our incredible SCCA volunteers, and of course, the candidates! We were pleased to not only hear from each candidate on our 4 advance environment and climate change […]
Who will be our climate leader?
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR 4 ADVANCE QUESTIONS AND CANDIDATES RESPONSES Bring your questions! More than half of the forum will be dedicated to questions posed from the floor. You can line up at the mic, or write it on a piece of paper for the moderator to ask. We expect a full house, so […]
Celebrating an environmental hero
The SCCA is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and benefactor, Rick O’Neill, who died last Friday, August 16th at his home. Rick was devoted to the protection of our natural environment and worked hard, without a need for recognition, to bring the importance and beauty of our forest ecosystems into focus for […]
Learn to care for and restore a stream near you!
Want to learn what you can do to improve salmon habitat and promote local waterway health?Join us on September 21st and 22nd for the Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers training. Chaster Creek, Elphinstone9 am to 5 pm each dayCost: $50 Trainers Dianne Sanford and Angela Kroning will lead you in this hands-on introduction to fish habitat, stream […]
Summer Art and Conservation Workshops for Kids!
We’re pleased to partner again this year with the Arts Centre to offer 3 children’s workshops, each combining art-making with learning about local biodiversity. In the mornings participants learn to draw, sculpt and paint the rich and varied life of the Coast led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over […]
2019 Annual General Meeting
We held our Annual General Meeting on June 18th, followed by fantastic discussion about water meters and water conservation efforts, and as usual, enjoyed conversation, refreshments and an amazing spread of potluck treats. Staff and Board at 2019 AGM We’re pleased to have re-elected Mary Louise Hendry to our Board, which now consists of: Lee […]
We’re hiring for the summer!
DO YOU LOVE NATURE & WANT MEANINGFUL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT? Or know someone who does? We are seeking outgoing, hard-working youth interns as our CONSERVATION RESEARCH & OUTREACH COORDINATORS*. Please see FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE. Apply by: April 19, 2019 Dates of employment: May 27 – Sept 1, 2019** Wage & hours: $14.00/hr, 35 hrs/week * […]