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We need to do better for our coasts. We didn’t know each other growing up, but all three of us lived near the coast. As kids, we each swam, canoed, and harvested the waters with our families. Now, with how polluted the water is, it’s not always possible. In Nanaimo, where Kevin is from, sands […]

The Government of BC just released its first Coastal Marine Strategy, setting a new and promising course for the BC coast. Implementation of the new Strategy will be co-managed by the Province and First Nations to effectively conserve and manage coastal regions over the long-term in coordination with federal, and local governments.

On June 14, colleagues from CPAWS-BC and West Coast Environmental Law had the pleasure of hand-delivering an astounding 405 postcards to Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Kelly Greene. It was great to read the messages about your desire to see a strong Coastal Marine Strategy for BC. From the bottom of our hearts, we […]

We know that most people care about the well-being of coastal marine ecosystems, but let’s face it, sometimes concepts like provincial strategies and understanding coastal jurisdictions can be intimidating and a little dry.  We want to break down the barriers to help you connect with the Coastal Marine Strategy, that’s why we launched our Turning […]

Salmon have spawned in their natal streams and the winter duck migration is upon us (keep your eyes peeled for Buffleheads, Goldeneyes, and Harlequins) – perennial signs that another year is coming to an end.  This year has brought us significantly closer towards implementing BC’s first Coastal Marine Strategy – none of which would be […]

The Government of BC released a “What We Heard Report” to summarize nearly 1,000 public feedback submissions on the Coastal Marine Strategy Policy Intentions Paper

Teamwork makes the dream work. This was certainly true during the recent public consultation period regarding BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy.

BC is developing a Coastal Marine Strategy with First Nations, who have stewarded the coast for millennia. Once the strategy is coloured in and complete, we’ll all see the ecological, cultural and economic benefits of a healthy coastal marine environment.

BC released a Policy Intentions Paper for a Coastal Marine Strategy. This is a huge milestone in improving how coastal areas in British Columbia are managed and protected.

The first few months of 2022 have been promising for British Columbians who want to see the beautiful and abundant coast of BC protected by a cohesive marine plan and legislation. In February, the BC government took a huge step in delivering on this promise by forming the new Ministry of Land, Water and Resource […]