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
OTHELLO TUNNELS REOPEN
HOPE – The Ministry of Environment has reopened the Othello Tunnels, located in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, following the completion of trail upgrades and public safety related work.
NEW OPERATORS CHOSEN FOR FRASER VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARKS
SURREY – The Ministry of Environment has signed agreements with two contractors to provide recreational services in nine provincial parks located in the Fraser Valley. Service will continue as normal in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.
BE SAFE AROUND RIVERS AND STREAMS THIS WEEKEND
VICTORIA – Environment Minister Barry Penner reminds people to be aware that water levels are rising significantly in many rivers, streams and creeks across the province this Victoria Day long weekend as the winter snowpack continues to melt.
RFP ISSUED TO SALVAGE EQUIPMENT FROM ROBSON BIGHT
VICTORIA – The government of British Columbia has issued a request for proposals to conduct the safe recovery of key pieces of wreckage from Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve, following an incident in which a barge lost 11 pieces of heavy equipment into the waters of the protected area last August.
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.
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