News and Events
Glass Sponge Reefs protected in Howe Sound
9 Glass Sponge Reefs in Howe Sound are now protected under 8 new marine refuges of approximately 3.5 square kilometres! Announced on Tuesday, March 5th by Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and MP Pamela Goldsmith Jones, this permanent protection for the fragile reefs are the result of diligent work by organizations, citizen scientists, the Squamish Nation […]
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YOU’RE INVITED to join us for a very special 22nd Anniversary edition of our Celebration of Conservation party, featuring the New Orleans-inspired 9 piece band from Vancouver, the Big Easy Funk Ensemble. Raise a glass to over two decades of protecting the stunning natural biodiversity of the Sunshine Coast, and get out on the dance […]
Environmental Issues All Candidates Forums
Please join us for an evening (or two!) of democratic engagement and find out where your area candidates stand on the environmental issues that matter most to you! We’re hosting two Environmental Issues All Candidates Meetings: SCRD Areas A, B and District of SecheltMonday, October 1stshishalh Band Hall6 – 8 pm, doors at 5:30 pm […]
Welcome to our new SCCA Board!
More than 30 members came out to our 2018 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 12th at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt.As usual, it was an evening of lively discussion, important updates, and a chance to connect over coffee and delicious treats with SCCA Directors, staff, volunteers and members. The official business portion […]
Tell BC Parks we say no to degrading Chapman Lake!
BC PARKS OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY MAY 24th As part of BC Parks consultation process, they are hosting another Open House to get input from our community on either revoking the Tetrahedron Provincial Park’s Class A status, or removing Chapman and Edwards Lake from the Park in order to build the Chapman Water Expansion Project. […]
30 days to send your message to BC Parks
BC Parks has initiated a 30 day consultation period to bring our community’s input on the future of the Tetrahedron Park and our Watershed to Minister George Heyman. Over 175 community members overflowed out the doors of the Seaside Centre to participate in the first open house on Wednesday, May 2nd, despite the inadequate and […]
Join us for our third annual Oceans Day celebration!
The SCCA is pleased to be partnering again with the District of Sechelt to present the third annual SECHELT OCEANS DAY! Saturday, June 8th, 12 – 4 pmFriendship Park – where Wharf Ave meets the Ocean Enjoy an afternoon of FREE family fun featuring ocean-themed activities and games on the downtown Sechelt waterfront. Pick up […]
Now accepting applications for our summer intern positions
DO YOU LOVE NATURE & WANT MEANINGFUL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT? Or know someone who does? We are seeking outgoing, hard-working student interns as our CONSERVATION RESEARCH & OUTREACH COORDINATORS*. Please see FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE. Apply by: April 19, 2018 Dates of employment: 10 – 16 weeks starting as early as May 8th** Wage & hours: […]
SCRD talks Chapman watershed again!
This Thursday morning, SCRD Directors will participate in a special Infrastructure Services Committee (ICS) meeting about our Chapman watershed system and the proposed projects to maintain adequate water supply. You can read the agenda HERE including SCRD staff reports outlining details on the four proposed projects to address water supply issues: water metering, investigating wells, […]