News and Events
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 […]
2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Please join us for our 2017 Annual General Meeting:Thursday, June 1st, from 7 – 9 pm at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt Coffee, tea and juice refreshments will be served.Please bring a POTLUCK snack item to share (sweet or savoury treats). JOIN OUR TEAMIf you are passionate about nature conservation and would […]
2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
It’s that time of year again – when members and SCCA aficionados get together to mingle, talk conservation, and connect with our Board, staff and volunteers! Please join us for our 2018 Annual General Meeting:Tuesday, June 12th Sunshine Coast Arts Centre5714 Medusa Street, SecheltDoors & refreshments from 6:30 pm Meeting starts at 7 pm.Feel free […]
Humpback Comeback! First Talk of SCCA 2017 Speaker Series
As part of our 2017 Speaker Series, we are pleased to host ‘The Marine Detective’ – Jackie Hildering, of the Marine Education and Research Society, for an informative and entertaining presentation on the remarkable comeback of Canada’s Pacific Humpback Whales. Wednesday, April 5th at 7 pmSunshine Coast Arts Centre: 5714 Medusa St., SecheltEntry by donation […]
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 […]