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Association for Responsible Shellfish Farming
Representing community groups and local organizations on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast,
this association was formed in response to environmental and community problems in the wake of major expansions
in the shellfish industry.
Contact: Brian Hayden, bhayden!@sfu.ca
B.C. Spaces for Nature
For over 30 years, B.C. Spaces for Nature has campaigned to protect parks and wilderness throughout British Columbia.
Contact: Dona Reel, bcspaces@spacesfornature.org
Bear Bay Stewardship Alliance
BBSA is an ad hoc group working to protect Pender Harbour's only "old forest" ecosystem, and
stop logging in this area so that existing recreational use, public safety, riparian and forest habitat is
preserved.
Contact: Ryan Logtenberg, info@bearbay.ca
 Council of Senior Citizens Organizations - Sunshine Coast Branch http://www.coscobc.ca/ COSCO is an umbrella organization made up of 75+ seniors' groups. They work to protect and enhance the many social programs that seniors fought and paid for, and that are now being eroded by both the Provincial and Federal Government.  East Porpoise Bay Ratepayers Associationhttp://eastporpoise.com/ The 470 hectare East Porpoise Bay neighborhood is a mixture of residential and industrial properties, along withfour salmon bearing creeks and a provincial park. The Ratepayer Association represents residents' interests, and promotes the environmental well-being of Sechelt Inlet. Contact: Val Morris, valmo@telus.net  Ecocare Conservancy of the Powell River Region
Ecocare is a non-profit society dedicated to ecological conservation since 1994. Current
interest: ecological covenants. Current research: forest values. Past
projects: native plants, community youth team on sustainability, advocacy to
protect Malaspina Peninsula.
Contact: Patricia Keays,
patriciakeays@shaw.ca
  Elphinstone Living Forest
Elphinstone Living Forest is an association which formed in the early 1990's to promote the protection of 1500 hectares
of the finest forest habitat on the mountain, and to promote a sustainable eco-forestry operation on the remaining
6500 hectars of forest, with the intention that it would become a community forest. Most of the best habitat has
since been destroyed by clearcut logging. A few small areas, of about 100 hectares each, are still intact (as of
March 2008), and we still have some hope of protecting some of this rare habitat. Three important species in this
forest are the Pileated Woodpecker, the Northern Flying Squirrel and the Red Legged frog. All are being exterminated
by habitat destruction.
Contact: Rick O'Neill,
rick_oneill@sunshine.net
Empower the Coast
Empower the Coast
is the response of a group of concerned citizens to the challenge of climate change through education and
demonstration projects at the community level. The project was initiated in late 2006 with the donation of
compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) to community halls and other public facilities up and down the lower
Sunshine Coast. Current projects include a high school contest for solutions to reducing our carbon and
environmental footprint, and a "green" tour of homes incorporating sustainable design features. Input for
this project and other contributions are welcome, and membership is open to all.
Contact: Michael Sidall, publish_mags@uniserve.com
Francis Point Marine Park Society
Description to come.
Friends of Caren
Formed in 1991 by people dedicated to the idea of creating a shore-to-summit park in the Caren Range on the
Sechelt Peninsula. The group's efforts resulted in the creation, in 1999, of Spipiyus Provincial Park, but the
shore-to-summit goal was not reached. The Friends of Caren continue this quest for a shore-to summit park with
a minimum 8,000 hectares.
Contact: John Field, johnfield@dccnet.com
 Friends of Eagle River
The Friends are working to help protect the Eagle River (near Powell River), and the forests that surround it,
from devastating logging, development and water use practices. There is also an active "Save Eagle River" Facebook group.
Contact: eagleriver02@gmail.com
Friends of Homesite Creek
Description to come.
Contact: Alda Grames,
alda@dccnet.com
Friends of Stillwater Bluffs 
Gambier Island Conservancy
Gambier Island Conservancy is dedicated to developing appropriate management strategies to preserve and restore
Gambier's biological diversity, and to enhancing and sharing knowledge of its ecosystems.
Contact: info@gambierc.ca
 Gibsons United Churchhttp://gibsonsunitedchurch.ca/ Gibsons United Church has an active Green Team which, among other initiatives, hosts monthly films dealing with social and environmental justice issues. We also organize an annual Environmental Film Festival which brings together a number of groups from around the coast, with the theme "One can make a difference". We believe that one person can make a difference; with a mind that is open and aware; with a heart that seeks the truth; with a spirit that is willing to serve; and that a small committed group can change the world. Contact: Gayle Neilson, glneilson8@gmail.com 
Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
This is a non-profit, registered society, that cares for sick, orphaned, injured, oiled or stressed migratory and
resident birds, or injured and orphaned small wild mammals.
Contact: Clint and Irene Davy, gwrc@sunshine.net
Gospel Rock Park Project
Residents of the Town of Gibsons and neighbouring areas have long been working towards the preservation of
the area known as Gospel Rock, through advocacy, public education, and participation on public land use
planning processes.
Contact: info@gospelrock.ca
Heart Gardens
A garden of native plant species in the heart of Roberts Creek designed to educate people about conservation
and sustainable gardening.
Contact: delvin@crystalandspore.com
Native Plant Society of B.C., Sunshine Coast Chapter
The NPSBC brings together people who enjoy, study and work with native plants and habitats, and who have a
collective interest in education and communication about native plants and a commitment to their ethical use
and conservation.
Contact: Harry Hill, harryh@dccnet.com
One Straw Society
A group encouraging the growth of sustainable agriculture, the purchase of local produce, and healthy
environmental practices on the Sunshine Coast.
Pender Harbour and District Wildlife Society
Founded in 1979, the society is open to all nature lovers, and meets every third Tuesday night at the high school,
each month from September through June.
Contact: info@penderharbourwildlife.com
Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society
A group of outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to establishing accessible parks and wilderness areas in the
Powell River district, with linking corridors where possible, protecting old growth, and encouraging public
participation in activities such as hiking, canoeing, walking and nature study.
Contact: Eagle Walz, walz@shaw.ca
Roberts Creek Co-Housing Project
This collaborative housing project is located on 20 acres of land, steps away from the village centre of Roberts Creek.<
Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society
The purpose of the Lagoon Society is to preserve and enhance the natural habitat and wildlife of the
Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve, to partake in environmental education, and to assist in monitoring
the ecological health of the region. The Society built and operates the Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre. Winter 2009 hours: Thursday-Sunday, 10-4.
Contact: info@lagoonsociety.com
Sandy Hook Community Association
An association of people residing in or owning property in the Sandy Hook neighbourhood of the District of Sechelt. More information about Hidden Grove at http://hiddengrove.info/ .
Sargeant Bay Society
The Sargeant Bay Society is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1978, whose objective is the protection
of the natural habitat of Sargeant Bay and neighbouring watersheds (8 km west of Sechelt). The society was
instrumental in the establishment of Sargeant Bay Provincial Park (1989), restored its wetland, built trails,
exercises invasive plant control, and runs a summer program of interpretive nature walks.
Contact: sargbay@dccnet.com
Sechelt Village Residents Association
This association represents the people of the central village of Sechelt and is a forum for quality of
life issues including development, zoning, parks, public health and welfare, and the environment.
Contact: Doug Smith, village@sechelt.net
Sierra Club of Canada, Powell River Chapter
Description to come.
St. Hilda's by the Sea
This Sechelt church has an active Environmental Stewardship Committee.
Contact: Environmental Steward, David Moul, dmoul@dccnet.com
Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society
Their mission is to create a botanical garden on the Sunshine Coast.
Contact: info@coastbotanicalgarden.org
Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society
This citizens group was formed in 2002 to inform and educate the citizens on the Sunshine Coast about
the health hazards of air pollution in general, and smoke inhalation in particular.
Contact: President, Ian MacLeod, macleoddesign@dccnet.com
Sunshine Coast Natural History Society
Meets the first Friday of every month from October to May at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre.
Meetings feature guest speakers and presentations on natural history.
Contact: greenfieldtony@hotmail.com
 Tetrahedron Alliance
This group came together in the 1990's to campaign for the protection of the Tetrahedron. Tetrahedron
Provincial Park was created in 1995. Local residents still work actively to enable access to this area
and advocate for public recreation opportunities.
Contact: Brad Bensonbjbenson@telus.net
West Sechelt Community Association
Proactively representing the interests of area citizens to District of Sechelt Council and staff.
Contact: webmaster@westsechelt.net
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