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

The Province will build on its world-renowned provincial parks system by hiring more park rangers to enhance conservation, improving services for persons with disabilities and launching a new BC Parks Foundation so community groups, businesses and individuals can come together and have a voice in BC Parks priorities.

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.

The Fintry Manor House, which is a key part of the unique history of the heritage site at Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area, is being preserved for future generations, thanks to a boost of more than $1.5 million by the Province.

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.

Officials with the governments of British Columbia and Alaska signed an agreement establishing a bilateral working group that will build on and enhance water quality monitoring, environmental assessments and permitting relating to trans-boundary mines and development in both jurisdictions.

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.

The Prince Rupert airshed can safely accommodate emissions from new industrial development with proper management, according to an independent science-based study released today.

Changes to the solid fuel burning domestic appliance regulation (SFBDAR) will improve air quality in communities throughout British Columbia where there are higher levels of particulate matter due to residential wood burning.

This time of year, bears throughout the province are out searching for available food sources as they fuel up for the winter months.