News and Events
SCCA Submits Comments on BURNCO Gravel Mine – McNab Creek
Burnco Rock Products plan to build a gravel mine at McNab Creek in Howe Sound. The SCCA has been awarded participant funding from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. Our committee put together a submission compiled from concerns raised by our members and the community at large. It is founded on local and professional knowledge of […]
SCCA Files 13 Fisheries Sensitive Watershed (FSW) nominations
FSW nominations for the Bren, Brittain, Deserted, Homathko, Orford, Sakinaw, Skwawka, Southgate, Theodosia, Toba, Tzoonie, Vancouver and Wilson watersheds have been filed with the shíshálh, Tla’amin, Klahoose and Xwémalhkwu First Nations and also with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MoFLNRO). FSW designation is one possible first step towards recognition and restoration […]
BC initiates Implementation Planning for two coastal at-risk species
An Implementation Planning process for Marbled Murrelets and Northern Goshawks has been initiated by the Province. The first consultations with stakeholders and the public have been completed. The purpose of this process is to protect suitable habitat for these two species and satisfy provincial obligations under the federal Species At Risk Act (SARA). The SCCA […]
Accepting applications for our summer student positions now!
Do you love nature and want meaningful summer employment? We are seeking 2 outgoing, hard-working student interns as our CONSERVATION RESEARCH & OUTREACH COORDINATORS. Full job description here. Deadline to apply: Saturday, April 30, 2016Dates of employment: May 24 – August 30 (flexible)Wage & hours: $12.00 / hr, approx. 35 hrs / week *Must be […]
Part-time Adminstrative Assistant position available
We are seeking a part-time ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.Full job description here. Deadline to apply: Saturday, April 30, 2016Wage & hours: $20.00 / hr, 20 hrs / month To apply, send cover letter, resume and 3 reference contacts to: office@thescca.ca.
Celebration of Conservation 2016
It’s that time of year again … time for our annual CELEBRATION OF CONSERVATION fundraising dance party!! Saturday, February 27th at 8 pm at the Roberts Creek Hall Featuring the fabulous live local music of Matthew Lovegrove, the Knotty Dotters Marimba Band, and the Brothers in Farms. Great music, fun folks, good food and all […]
Deepening Community Connections Environmental Conference
Join the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association for our first annual Deepening Community Connections Environmental Conference! Saturday, February 27th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Roberts Creek Hall. If you work or volunteer in the local environmental and/or sustainability movement, or are looking to get more involved in local initiatives and groups, this conference […]
Letter to Sechelt Indian Band
The SCCA is honoured and pleased to announce the award of the 2016 John Hind-Smith Award to the shíshálh Nation Elders, Council and Members for outstanding environmental stewardship. We invite the community to join us at the Award Ceremony and Celebration on SATURDAY, MARCH 12th, 3 – 6 pm at the SIB Hall. We […]
Annual General Meeting minutes
For those of you who weren’t able to join us for our 2015 Annual General Meeting on June 22nd, you can still read all about it here! (AGM draft minutes including reports).