News and Events
Federal Bill C-15: Buried Clauses Erode Environmental Protections
Environmental laws are the backbone of conservation. We need environmental laws because ecosystems collapse, species disappear, and communities are harmed when decisions are made without science, accountability, or limits. That is why the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), alongside environmental organizations and democracy advocates across Canada, is raising the alarm about dangerous clauses buried deep […]
Film Screening: Incandescence — Rethinking Fire, Resilience, and Renewal
March 18 | 7:00 PM Roberts Creek Community Hall, Roberts Creek Admission by donation On March 18th, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) invites the community to a powerful evening of film and conversation with the screening of Incandescence. An award-winning documentary that challenges how we understand fire in a changing climate. Every summer, wildfires […]
From Protection to Stewardship: What’s Next at Gospel Rock?
For more than three decades, community members on the Sunshine Coast have advocated for protecting Gospel Rock—the last intact stretch of natural waterfront in the Town of Gibsons and an extraordinarily beautiful rocky bluff, forest, and shoreline cherished by many. In 2022, community efforts culminated in the permanent protection of 6.72 hectares of ecologically sensitive […]
Conservation Initiatives to Watch in 2026
As 2026 gets underway and we begin to settle into the work ahead, it becomes clear that this is not a year to sit back or rush in, but a year to pay close attention and engage meaningfully when the moments arise. Across the Sunshine Coast, several major conservation and land-use initiatives are moving into […]
World Environmental Education Day: Caring for What Sustains Us
Why Environmental Education Matters on the Sunshine Coast Every year on World Environmental Education Day, people around the globe pause to reflect on the health of our planet and the role each of us plays in protecting it. Led by the United Nations Environment Program, this day is a reminder that environmental action doesn’t happen […]
Help Shape a Sustainable Future: Join Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission Today!
Right now, residents of the District of Sechelt have an opportunity to contribute their passion, skills, and expertise to community planning decisions by serving on the District of Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC). The District of Sechelt is currently recruiting volunteers to join the APC for a two-year term from early 2026 to December 2027. […]
Hannah Ack
Hannah Ack, Campaigns Coordinator Hi everyone! I’m Hannah, a recent addition to the SCCA team in the role of Campaigns Coordinator. In my role, I’m responsible for supporting and coordinating the SCCA’s conservation, climate, and watershed protection campaigns. Between days out in the field monitoring our protected lands, coordinating and participating in citizen science, advocating […]
Izabella Drogosiewicz
Izabella Drogosiewicz, Communications & Outreach Coordinator I’m deeply passionate about the connection between people, land, and sea; something I’m currently exploring through my MSc in Marine & Coastal Environments at the University of Galway in Ireland. Studying coastal systems abroad has strengthened my appreciation for community-led conservation at home, and it’s a perspective I bring […]
Ian Hunt
Ian Hunt, Administrator Hi! I’m Ian, the administrator for the SCCA. I liken my role with the SCCA to being the mechanic below deck of the ship, keeping all the parts moving and working properly. I provide assistance to our Executive Director, manage our email accounts, handle donations and volunteer intake, and work with the […]