B.C. EARMARKS $9 MILLION FOR LAND CONSERVATION
In celebration of Earth Day, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced that the B.C. government is creating a $9 million endowment fund for land conservation groups. This one – time funding will create an environmental legacy for future generations. From Left: North Vancouver – Lonsdale MLA Katherine Whittred, North Vancouver – Seymour MLA Dan Jarvis, West Vancouver – Garibaldi MLA Joan McIntyre, Minister Penner, Wild Bird Trust of B.C. CEO Patricia Banning-Lover, and Manager of the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund Brian Springinotic, were on hand at the presentation of the funds for Land Conservation. [News release] [More photos]News
NORTH COAST TRAIL OPEN TO HIKERS
PORT HARDY – The North Coast Trail – which provides 43 km of spectacular hiking in a remote wilderness setting and links with the existing Cape Scott Trail – is now officially open.
B.C. GOVERNMENT RELEASES COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
VICTORIA – The Ministry of Environment has released the fourth Quarterly Compliance and Enforcement Summary for 2007.
SNOWPACK AND WATER SUPPLY BULLETIN
VICTORIA – At the peak of snow accumulation in mid-April, much of British Columbia had near normal snowpacks, with a few areas above normal, such as the Peace and the south, central and north coasts. However, as a result of one of the coldest Aprils in the last 50 years, spring snowmelt has been delayed, and additional snow has accumulated.
B.C. GOVERNMENT FUNDING WILL HELP SAVE MORE B.C. BEARS
VICTORIA – Preventing bears from getting into harm’s way is the objective of $450,000 in funding from the B.C. government, just in time for the bruins’ spring emergence from their dens.
$1.5 MILLION WILL BOOST NECHAKO STURGEON CONSERVATION
VICTORIA – A $1.5-million grant will support conservation efforts in the Nechako watershed to help the endangered white sturgeon recover, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.
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