News and Events
Clean Air Society Checks In
The Sea to Sky Clean Air Society is holding an information meeting on Thursday October 17th, at 12:30 pm to enable SSCAS to share its progress over the past year and provide an overview of what lies ahead. Participants will have an opportunity to share ideas and express any concerns related to air quality in […]
Win a Ride on a Submarine to the Sea of Glass
Twelve years ago an ocean wonder was discovered off the coast of Vancouver that stunned and amazed marine biologists and conservationists – a reef made entirely of glass sponges. On October 15th and 16th, the public will have a once in a lifetime chance to explore the ancient glass sponge reefs on a submarine expedition […]
Coal Proposal for Texada being rushed in
The SCCA has written the Provincial Ministry of Engery and Mines regarding a proposal for bulk coal handling proposed by Lafarge Canada on Texada Island. The lack of public input that has been required is unprecedented for an industrial development of this size. A million of tonnes of coal is proposed to be shipped and […]
Save Our Sound Draws 140 Vessels
On June 30th, 2013 the SCCA attended the Save Our Sound Mariners Rendezvous that gathered at the mouth of McNab Creek. Over 140 vessels were in attendance. This group was gathering to highlight concerns regarding the further industrialization of the Howe Sound region, in particular the Burnco Aggregates mine located within the alluvial fan of […]
Collaborative Artwork to be Auctioned
Following a three day art program for youth held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, the SCCA will be auctioning off a collaborative painting by Rogest and his students. Rogest, an international marine artist now living in Sechelt, taught his unique “dot” method of art creation, and at the same time educated students on how to […]
Gibsons Maps Seagrass Beds
Dianne Sanford of the Seagrass Conservation Working Group is mapping eelgrass beds sin the Gibsons harbour area. The map, which will include GPS coordinates, is a key tool in preserving these important spawning areas. See 91.7 Coast FM news story. The Seagrass Conservation Working Group is a consortium of conservation groups, scientists, consultants, and public […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association will be held on Wednesday, the 19th day of June, 7 PM at Mission Point House, Davis Bay. The agenda is: Reports Election of Directors Adjournment Guest Speaker – Sean Cullen, R.P.Bio: The EA process in B.C. (click on ‘read more’ for more details) Only […]
Liberal Candidate Patrick Muncaster Answers
Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013 Land Use Planning Land Use Planning can make an important contribution to effective use of resources and to ensuring watersheds are protected and fish habitat is maintained and restored. We need a land and resource management plan. It would help all parties to know where […]
Green Party Candidate Richard Till Answers
Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013 To Jason Hertz and The SCCA Thank you for your invitation to take part in the SCCA Environmental Issues Forum 2013. As requested, I have laid out my responses to your ‘Questions for Candidates’ as follows: