SCCA News and Events
Provincial Government Jurisdiction
What does the BC government have authority over when it comes to environmental protection and land use decisions? On October 19, 2024, British Columbians will head to the polls to vote in BC’s 43rd Provincial Election. We will elect 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to represent us in Victoria. Provincial Elections are pivotal […]
Get Ready to Vote!
Get Ready to Vote! On October 19, 2024, British Columbians will head to the polls to vote in the provincial election. Provincial Elections are pivotal in shaping the future of our communities and deciding the fate of the natural environment. When to Vote Advanced Voting: October 10-16, 2024 (Closed Thanksgiving Day – October 14, 2024) […]
Help Protect our Waters and Sensitive Areas
CALL TO ACTION: Support the Sunshine Coast Regional District Riparian Area and Shoreline Protection Bylaws Amendments. Submit comments to publichearings@scrd.ca by July 16 at 12 PM (noon). Please also attend the Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 16, at 7PM. Either in person at the SCRD Offices on Field Road or virtually by Zoom. Read our […]
FortisBC’s Toxic Water Pollution in Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound
FortisBC will be moving forward with construction of a 14 foot wide, 9 km tunnel, causing toxic ecosystem consequences. Defend what you love, and help us stop destructive construction from Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC. Read more!
Learn about the Salish Sea Symposium 2024!
On January 23-24, the SCCA attended the 2024 Salish Sea Symposium, held at the Vancouver Convention Center. This year’s symposium hosted 13 different seminars over the two days, addressing various topics from shipping traffic to clam garden restorations. Read more!
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Join SCCA on Saturday, September 10th while we participate in the shoreline cleanup at Davis Bay. Last year more than 47,000 Canadians picked up 98,000 kg of litter! Let’s see if we can help to do even better this year. The clean up will occur from 10am – 4pm. We’re hoping that volunteers can sign […]
The Sunshine Coast’s Water Situation gets National Attention
SCCA Executive Director Suzanne Senger and SCRD Vice-Chair Donna McMahon shared the Sunshine Coast’s water challenges on the national stage, with an article in the Globe and Mail. The article details what the two saw when they hiked up to Chapman Lake (the subalpine water reservoir which serves 90% of the population on the Sunshine […]
Paul Harris Jones: Marbled Murrelet Protector
Paul Harris Jones is recognized locally and nationally for his dogged determination to protect marbled murrelet birds. The species is listed as threatened by both the provincial and federal governments. Jones and his wife, Mavis, received the Davidson Award from the Vancouver Natural History Society for their combined efforts to study and defend the murrelets […]
2022 Local Elections: Engaging All Candidates
Environmental All Candidates Forum Presented by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Climate Action Network and Alliance4Democracy SCRD: Tuesday September 27, 2022, 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Zoom Gibsons: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Zoom Sechelt: Thursday, September 29, 20022, 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Zoom […]