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Ministry of Environment
July 30, 2010

UN WORLD HERITAGE GROUP CONGRATULATES B.C. AND MONTANA

VICTORIA – British Columbia, the State of Montana and First Nations are jointly being congratulated by a UN agency for their work toward protecting the Flathead River Basin by removing mining, and oil and gas development from that area.

July 30, 2010

PARKS GET SMART WITH ‘BEAR-SMART’ RECYCLING PROGRAM

CHILLIWACK – The B.C. government and Encorp Pacific Canada are celebrating a bear-smart recycling bin program in provincial parks.

July 30, 2010

CAMPFIRE BAN ENFORCEMENT PATROLS ALL WEEKEND LONG

VICTORIA –More than 150 of the Province’s personnel will be on patrol enforcing the campfire ban over the long weekend, Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell and Minister of Environment Barry Penner said.

July 29, 2010

MORE PEOPLE CAMPING IN BC PARKS THIS YEAR

VICTORIA – Camping reservations in BC Parks are up almost 10 per cent compared to last year, which is good news for the provincial economy as British Columbians and visitors from out of province head out to our parks going into the BC Day long weekend, said Environment Minister Barry Penner.

July 16, 2010

PARKS DAY IS JULY 17 – CELEBRATE WITH BC PARKS!

VICTORIA – In advance of Parks 100 in 2011 celebrating 100 years of BC Parks, Environment Minister Barry Penner is encouraging families and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy Parks Day in B.C.’s provincial parks.