News and Events
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 your […]
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, […]
SCRD Board meeting on Chapman expansion
Concerned about the proposed draw-down of Chapman Lake? Please join us at the SCRD Board meeting this Thursday, where they’ll be re-evaluating the controversial proposal to blast a water draw-down trench into Chapman Lake in the Tetrahedron Provincial Park. Thursday, February 8th 1:30 pm at SCRD offices: 1975 Field Road It’s important to attend this […]
SCCA comments on Federal Burnco Mine review
“The SCCA remains unconvinced that the proposed aggregate mine, especially with unpredictable climate change, will have an insignificant effect on the fish and fresh water and marine fish habitat values in the McNab Creek watershed. We remain opposed to this project.” Click here to read our full submission on the proposed 30-hectare pit Burnco gravel mine.These […]
Exploring a Community Solar Array Co-operative
The SCCA is pleased to have partnered with one of our member groups, the Sunshine Coast Community Solar Association (SCCSA), with funding from the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, to support a feasibility study of building a community solar array co-operative here on the Coast. The project’s goal is to further community participation in clean energy solutions, […]
Save Howe Sound – AGAIN!
UPDATE JANUARY 2018: The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is extending their invitations of public comments until January 26, 2018 on the Comprehensive Study Report. Please follow the link and submit your comments. Our SCCA team is working on our final submission to the CEAA and will post it here soon. You can read the comments we submitted […]
This Living Salish Sea World Premiere!
We’ve all been waiting with bated breath for this moment … the premiere of local filmmaker and activist, Sarama’s full-length film documentary: This Living Salish Sea! Monday, June 26, 7:30pm, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse with a second showing now scheduled for the following night: Tuesday June 27th. Presented by Green Film Series. Exploring the rich […]
Sechelt Oceans Day June 10th!
To celebrate World Oceans Day, we’re pleased to be joining forces with the District of Sechelt to present the first annual Sechelt Oceans Day! 12 – 4 pmSaturday, June 10th, Friendship Park & Trail Bay Waterfront You’re invited to enjoy an afternoon of FREE family fun featuring ocean-themed activities and games at Friendship Park and the downtown […]