In a small plant nursery tucked away in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Marika Van Reeuwyk assists a dozen youth with planting the last of their big leaf lupine and springbank clover.

To protect the environment for people now and in the future, the B.C. government has taken steps to safeguard the Silverdaisy watershed from logging on the B.C. side of the Skagit River Valley.

British Columbians are now able to sign up for public health notifications advising people of potential or existing poor air quality in their communities.

Eleven building projects have been selected as winners in a juried competition to support the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings.

Visitors will soon have more camping opportunities throughout British Columbia with the completion of more than 350 new campsites in BC Parks and forestry recreation sites, in time for the upcoming camping season.

The Province will increase and strengthen conservation in its world-renowned parks with a new investment of $35 million over the next three years.

The legendary Kermode bear found only in British Columbia, the snow-capped Purcell Mountains and a stunning view from Porteau Cove overlooking Howe Sound – these are the iconic images emblazoned on the new BC Parks commemorative licence plates.

The Province, in partnership with the BC Lung Association, is improving air quality throughout B.C. by providing $15,500 to Metro Vancouver as part of the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program.