News and Events
Tailed Frogs need Protection
The SCCA has been concerned about conservation of Coastal Tailed Frog populations in the Elphinstone area for many years. Read the SCCAs 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 originally […]
Help research and enter draw
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 […]
Fiddlehead Farmers in The Landing
Locally grown organic produce is coming to Gibsons Landing. The Fiddlehead Farmers 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 […]
Friends of the SCCA
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: […]
Sixth Trail Cabin Opens
On June 12, 2011 a public grand opening was held for a new shelter hut on Manzanita Bluff, constructed by the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS ) on the Sunshine Coast Trail .
Rick O’Neill receives John Hind-Smith Award
On June 14, 2011, the SCCA was very pleased to present the John Hind-Smith Award to Rick O’Neill from Roberts Creek at the annual ‘Friends of the SCCA’ celebration evening. Established in 2006, the John Hind-Smith Environmental Achievement Award honours a worthy local citizen who has demonstrated their dedication and commitment to the environment and preserving […]
The Wild Salmon People Came…
Over a hundred people were in attendance on Tuesday, May 24 when the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association welcomed Alexandra Morton to Roberts Creek Hall.
Gospel Rock Recommendations
The Town of Gibsons is now receiving comments from the public on the draft Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan. Your written comments to the Town are critical for achieving a positive outcome to the planning process. The SCCA has written a summary of our Recommendations for fixing the plan. Also, Town of Gibsons’s development consultant Michael […]
Wilson Creek Watershed at risk – again
In response to concerns about proposed logging in the Wilson Creek Watershed, the SCCA has written to Sechelt Community Projects Inc. (the Community Forest) requesting a formal Coastal Watershed Assessment of the entire Wilson Creek Watershed. The Wilson watershed was extensively harvested before 2002 and again excessively disturbed by private managed forest land logging in […]