News and Events

The Ministry of Forests has just released a Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Review – Public Discussion Paper. The deadline for public comments is Oct 2.The SCCA is concerned about the Timber Supply Review because the “base case” scenario proposed by government analysts will, if the Chief Forester agrees, raise the the Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) […]

Saturday, September 10th, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. We chose to “clean” the shoreline along Davis Bay, either side of the pier. Fourteen volunteers showed up including board members: Jason Herz, Tella Sametz, Marianne Larsen and Sheenah Main. Thanks to all of our volunteers.  Great to see some […]

The Report of the BC Species At Risk Task Force, published in January of this year, is an important document that will help everyone engage more effectively in the urgent task of maintaining biological diversity and ecosystem services in the province British Columbia. The SCCA has sent a detailed response to the SAR Task Force. […]

Last year 5,000 British Columbians marched on parliament to urge an end to ocean-based fish farms and support for the wild salmon run. This received remarkably little attention in the media, and the same has been true of the Cohen Commission Hearings into Aquaculture, presently taking place in Vancouver. SCCA members and other concerned individuals […]

The SCCA is pleased to announce the winners of our 2011 Fundraising Raffle. The draw took place Sunday August 21st in Roberts Creek. All raffle prizes were generously donated by Sunshine Coast artists, crafts people and businesses. 1st prize Winner: Sam Fialkow, Roberts CreekWooden row boat (Sunshine Coast boat-builder Nicol Warn) 2nd prize Winner: Leah […]

The SCCA has been concerned about conservation of Coastal Tailed Frog populations in the Elphinstone area for many years. Read the SCCA’s research paper Elphinstone Amphibian Values. Based on this research, the SCCA proposed a Wildlife Habitat Area for the Coastal Tailed Frog along Clack and Gough creeks (see original proposal map). This proposal was […]

There are very public debates over the Chapman Creek / Grey Creek watersheds in the Sunshine Coast and the potential Gospel Rock development in Gibsons. A UBC study is seeking input on these and other important environmental issues such as potential oil spills, flooding, and sea level rise as part of an international study called […]

 Locally grown organic produce is coming to Gibsons Landing. The Fiddlehead Farmer’s Market is joining forces with the Gibsons Sunday Market beginning Sunday, July 3. Both groups are very excited to see the markets come together. Also bringing excitement to the market is Gibsons’ Music in the Landing which will bring live music to the […]

SCCA volunteers and supporters gathered on June 14 for the annual appreciation social. A number of participants gathered to have their photo taken with Rick O’Neill, recipient of the John Hind-Smith Environmental Achievement Award. Special thanks to musicians Val Anderson on vibraphones and Paul Steenhuis on guitar for their contribution to the evening. LtoR Back: […]