Bird lovers are encouraged to help protect bird populations and prevent the spread of infectious diseases through the regular cleaning of birdfeeders and birdbaths.

Celebrating its ninth year, Earth Hour 2015 takes place Saturday, March 28, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with Environment Minister Mary Polak calling on British Columbians to take part in this symbolic global event.

Health authorities have begun work on 23 new capital projects on their mission to save on energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through funding provided by the Carbon Neutral Capital Program, which was established in 2012.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett have issued an environmental assessment certificate to Pretium Resources Inc. for the Brucejack gold mine, located approximately 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart.

Following today's release of the Earthquake Consultation Report, the Province will continue taking significant strides toward improving disaster preparedness in B.C.

Bill 25, introduced today, will make it easier to regulate and manage low-impact community, recreational, industrial and commercial activity on Crown lands, streamline fees for transactions under the Land Title Act and allow non-Canadians to register as land surveyors.

The B.C. government's new Fish and Seafood Act will replace legislation that was last significantly updated in the 1960s with a modern framework that builds on B.C.'s local and international reputation as a source of sustainable and trusted seafood legislation, and improves operating conditions for B.C.'s seafood sector.

Amendments to forestry legislation introduced today will enhance the effectiveness of BC Timber Sales and allow the transfer of pulpwood agreements to increase fibre supply to pulp mills.

The Ministry of Environment advises that a series of ecosystem restoration burns is planned for the Churn Creek Protected Area from March 25 to April 17, 2015, weather permitting.