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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association |
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 The SCCA is a volunteer association representing over thirty local conservation and community groups, plus individual members, in the Sunshine Coast Forest District - two million hectares of coastal temperate rain forest on the coast of British Columbia, just north of Vancouver. We are dedicated to protecting the biodiversity and integrity of our air, water, forests, and marine environments, for all time.
The menu across the top of every page links you to information about our organization, including information on how to Contact Us, how to Join, and how to Donate. The  menu down the left hand side links you to news and information about our campaigns.
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Last Updated on Monday, 05 December 2011 08:17 |
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Aggregate Project open for Public Input |
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BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. is proposing an aggregate extraction project at McNab Creek in Howe Sound (approximately 10 km east of Port Mellon). This gravel extraction project would have outputs ranging from 400,000 tonnes per year to as high as 4 million Tonnes per year for special project demands.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is currently asking for public input into the requirements of the environmental assessment. This initial opportunity closes on February 3, 2012 so if you have issues that you feel should be addressed by this assessment please email them directly to BurncoAggregateMine@ceaa-acee.gc.ca |
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Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 18:14 |
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 The SCCA would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made our Celebration of Conservation on November 26 such a big success. We particularly couldn't have done it without our hard-working volunteers.
We are grateful to the following individuals, businesses and organizations who donated their talents, services and items to our silent auction:
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 02:38 |
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SCCA launches 2011 Calendar |
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The SCCA has launched a beautiful 2012 calendar featuring photos by photographer and SCCA board member Tella Sametz. Calendars sell for $20 and all proceeds go to the SCCA. This is a great Christmas gift for anyone who loves our scenic coast! Calendars are available at various local stores and from SCCA board members.
Pender Harbour/Madiera Park: Flying Anvil and Copper Sky Galleries
Sechelt: Slo, Fresh, The Hemp Shop, Claytons, ReDecor
Davis Bay: Pier 17
Roberts Creek Health Food Store
Gibsons: Seaweeds, Gaia's Fair Trade
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 December 2011 04:10 |
 Effective October 14, Dan Bouman is resigning as Executive Director of the SCCA to pursue other interests. Dan will continue to assist the SCCA in completing outstanding obligations.
The board would like to thank Dan for his many years of inspired leadership and service to the organization and his dedication to protecting the biodiversity of the Sunshine Coast region. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 10 October 2011 20:39 |
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Introducing the Habitat Area Nomination Project (HANP) |
As most members are aware, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) has a long history of working successfully to protect old growth forests, species at-risk, wildlife habitat and various ecosystem services within the 2.5 million hectare area of the greater Sunshine Coast region. With our current effort, the Habitat Area Nomination Project, the SCCA is moving on formal nominations of specific areas for either Wildlife Habitat Area (WHA) or Fisheries Sensitive Watershed (FSW) designation. We are also designing an educational program about what biodiversity is and what is needed to protect this regions biodiversity.
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Last Updated on Monday, 10 October 2011 20:34 |
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