News and Events
Public Input sought on IPP Project
The SCCA is becoming increasingly alarmed over the growing wave of proposed private power generating projects in our region. These most recent proposals are major industrial projects, not little “run of the river” installations. The Stl’ixwin proposal, for example, involves damming numerous lakes for storage, and diverting water flows at about 20 locations. A major […]
Celebration of Conservation Thanks
We’d like to thank everyone who contributed to making November 22 a fun and fundraising evening at the Sechelt Seniors Centre. If we’ve missed anyone, we apologize in advance. You can view photos of the event in our Gallery . Music: Michael Maser; SWEET CASCADIA – Paul Dwyer Drums, Sara Fitzpatrick Fiddle, Jenny Groves Bass, […]
Benson Receives Award
The SCCA was very proud to award the first John Hind-Smith Environmental Achievement Award to Bradley J Benson on November 22, 2008 at our Celebration of Conservation. (Above: Brad Benson, SCCA Executive Director Dan Bouman, George Smith) More about John Hind-Smith More about Brad Benson
Solar Tour of Gibsons
Members of the Gibsons Landing Residents Association toured four residential solar systems on October 19. Here they’re standing on the roof of Ivan Tentchoff’s home admiring his solar hot water heating system. A solar hot water heating system similar to this will be auctioned off at the SCCA’s annual Celebration of Conservation fundraiser on November […]
“Eco” Rocks the Coast
Sunshine Coast residents turned out on September 6 to help musician Simon Collins to film “Eco”–a song inspired by last summer’s watershed logging protests–in a clear cut near Trout Lake. Collins is known internationally for his music, but is locally known as the partner of Digital Debbi, freelance videographer. Debbi’s videos of watershed controversies have […]
Mixal Creek Habitat Restoration
The Ruby Lake Lagoon Society is sponsoring a habitat and trail restoration workparty at Mixal Creek on Sunday, September 28 in honour of BC Rivers Day. Anyone who is interested in taking part should meet the group at 9:30 at the PetroCan station (junction of Hwy 101 and Garden Bay Road).Bring work gloves, gumboots and […]
The People’s Water
Authors Daniel Bouman and Andrew Scott compiled the story of all the things Sunshine Coasters have done over many years to protect our most valuable and important environmental asset–drinking water! Click here for more information about this book, which is available for $20 from the SCCA and selected Sunshine Coats retailers.
Eelgrass Mapping gets Go Ahead
The SCCA is very pleased to announce receipt of a $2330 grant from the Sunshine Coast Regional District for completion of the Eelgrass mapping project. Eelgrass beds are crucial rearing and feeding grounds for a myriad of marine species, including salmonids as they migrate from the rivers to the sea environment. Dianne Sanford, local educator, […]
Protected Area Network on Gambier Announced
Gambier Island’s first protected area network is now complete with the transfer of 107 hectares (264 acres) from the Province of British Columbia to the Islands Trust Fund through the provincial Free Crown Grant program. The new Mount Artaban Nature Reserve, when combined with neighbouring local, regional and provincial parks, creates a continuous protected area […]