Oceans are vital to the health of the world. For British Columbia, coastal waters are also vital to our culture and our economy. On World Oceans Day, we celebrate those working to protect the waters that are so important to us all. 

When the use of B.C.’s natural resources intersects with the protection of our natural environment, British Columbians expect their government to make decisions that are transparent, responsible and, above all, in the public interest.

More people are visiting BC Parks to enjoy the great outdoors.

British Columbia has achieved carbon neutrality across the provincial public sector for the sixth consecutive year, helping to lower greenhouse-gas emissions while generating jobs.

Permitting and compliance are under the purview of dedicated Ministry of Environment staff who make evidence-based decisions based on best available science.

The polluter-pay principle ensures those who are responsible for spills are also

responsible for cleaning them up and is designed to keep the cost of response off of

taxpayers.