The Province, in partnership with the BC Lung Association, is improving air quality throughout B.C. by providing $190,000 to 14 communities/regional districts as part of the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program.

The Province has acquired four additional ecologically sensitive properties throughout British Columbia, thanks to a partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

With the 2017 camping season just around the corner, those looking to experience BC Parks are reminded to become familiar with new changes to the Discover Camping Reservation Service.

Minister of Environment Mary Polak has issued the following statement on the federal decision regarding pipeline projects:

The Ministry of Environment’s first-ever compliance report of industrial and commercial operations in British Columbia suggests the vast majority are abiding by provincial environmental regulatory requirements. 

Changes to the BC Parks Discover Camping Reservation Service for the 2017 season aim to improve fair access for everyone looking to book a campsite in B.C.’s world-class provincial parks.

Over the next six weeks, British Columbians are invited to share their ideas on new ways to protect species at risk in B.C., and how to better support activities such as monitoring, research and stewardship.

The Province of British Columbia has proclaimed October 17-23, 2016, as Waste Reduction Week, aimed at promoting awareness about the amount of waste being sent to local landfills.

British Columbians are invited to review and provide feedback on a policy intentions paper for the organic matter recycling regulation (OMRR), including new requirements for the management and use of biosolids.

$500,000 in Age-friendly Community Planning and Project grants are now available for local governments to help make their communities more inclusive for older adults.