News and Events
Accessible Trails Open
Congratulations to the Sechelt Groves Society for all their hard work in developing accessible trails at Hidden Groves. Trail builders have been creating accessible trails, and there’s a new kiosk at the entrance with maps and information about the area. The Sandy Hook Community Association spearheaded action to preserve this area starting in 2002. The […]
Conservation Education
Understanding Biodiversity in Coastal Forested Landscapes A new educational presentation about the need for conservation of forested ecosystems in the greater Sunshine Coast region is now up and running. The presentation is about determining how much land needs to be protected and where this protection needs to be applied. Click on the “Biodiversity” tab […]
Public Comments on Narrows Inlet Power Project open until Oct. 22
The proposed Narrows Inlet Power Project involves three lakes and four tributary watercourses at the head of Narrows Inlet in the Tzoonie River valley, which has significant wild salmon values. Here are a few of the areas of concern identified by the SCCA: The lakes will be lowered up to 45 metres on an ongoing […]
Changes to Fisheries Act
On July 27, 2012, eighteen representatives of groups concerned about fisheries and watersheds in the Squamish and Vancouver area (eg. Ecojustice, Watershed Watch, Squamish First Nations, local watershed council, stream keepers) met with MPs John Weston (West Vancouver-Squamish) and Randy Kamp (Maple Ridge and Secretary to DFO Minister Ashfield) regarding changes in the Fisheries Act […]
SCCA Publishes Fisheries Sensitive Watersheds Data
Thanks to grant funding from the Vancouver Foundation, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Patagonia Environment Fund and Sunshine Coast donors, the SCCA has compiled historical fisheries data for key watersheds in the Sunshine Coast Forest District, and published them on this website. The SCCA is asking the province to designate Fisheries Sensitive Watersheds in these areas to […]
Myrtle Creek Update
Wetlands are disappearing fast all over the world. They often seem insignificant patches of land, scrubby and marshy – but they are vital to our entire water systems by filtering out pollutants and stabilizing water temperature and flow. They are aquatic nursing areas and produce nutrients that enrich entire watersheds. Myrtle Creek in Powell River […]
Gospel Rock – Make Your Voice Heard by June 30!
The Town of Gibsons has sent a survey to all households in the Town asking for public feedback on the Draft Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan. This survey is also available online at the Town’s website . Two draft development options are being presented. Both proposals would preserve much of the forest, but Plan A calls […]
Walz Wins John Hind-Smith Award
The SCCA is proud to announce that the John Hind-Smith Environmental Award, recognizing an outstanding environmentalist, was presented to Eagle Walz on May 15, 2012. (Walz is pictured above holding the award, next to SCCA Chair Jason Herz.)
Conservation covenants: an important task for the SCCA
by Jason Herz, SCCA Chair The SCCA was granted the right to hold conservation covenants under Section 219 of the Land Titles Act. In the fall of 2010, the Sunshine Coast Regional District inquired as to whether the SCCA would consider holding such a covenant on Cliff Gilker Park. The request was brought about by […]