Canada’s investments in marine safety and emergency preparedness is an important first step, but ultimate success will be in the delivery. Continue reading Coastal communities should be active participant in delivery of marine investments
More fuel tankers navigate the BC Coast, while the Heiltsuk Nation struggles to contain devastating spill in territorial waters. Continue reading American tanker traffic highlights safety gaps along BC coast
Coastal First Nations renews call for oil tanker ban on BC coast in aftermath of Bella Bella spill. Continue reading Coastal First Nations call for ban on tankers along BC coast
Environmental impacts uncertain as tug continues to leak fuel in sensitive harvesting area in Heiltsuk Territory. Continue reading Tanker barge runs aground in the Great Bear Rainforest
Conservation groups question unnecessary rush to hand Protected Area over to BC Hydro for Site C Dam construction. Continue reading Conservationists Call Foul on Site C Logging
Community groups work together to clean up pollution in a sensitive alpine ecosystem in northeastern BC. Continue reading Restoration in BC’s Hart mountain ranges
Celebrate National Tree Day by helping to plant 500 new trees and shrubs in a community park! Enjoy live music, nature activities, and a free BBQ lunch for planters (while supplies last). Continue reading Surrey’s National Tree Day Planting Party – Sept 24
First Nation wants to hold industry and the provincial government accountable for massive Mount Polley mine tailings breach in central BC two years ago. Continue reading Tsilhqot’in Nation files Notice of Civil Claim after Mount Polley disaster
Completed in 2015, the marine plans seek a balance between stewardship and economic development using an ecosystem-based management approach. Continue reading BC First Nations and Province sign marine plan implementation agreements
Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised. Continue reading Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Landmark court decision strikes down the federal government’s approval of Enbridge’s controversial pipeline project. Continue reading Court ruling shuts door on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline
Major report shows excessive industrial development on Blueberry River First Nations’ Land. Continue reading New atlas reveals industrial disturbance on BC’s Blueberry River First Nations
