The Province is proclaiming the first-ever Conservation Officer Day in recognition of the important work done by B.C.’s Conservation Officer Service (COS) to protect the environment and ensure both human and wildlife safety.

This past summer popular fishing areas throughout the province saw enhanced protection with more conservation officers on patrol – thanks to a generous funding boost of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

British Columbia’s world-renowned provincial park system continues to attract global attention, with visitors from outside B.C. making up more than one-quarter of a record number of camping reservations in 2015.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman have issued an environmental assessment certificate to Woodfibre LNG Ltd. for the Woodfibre LNG project, which is located in the District of Squamish. 

British Columbia has received an A from EPR Canada – the highest grade ever awarded – affirming its status as the national leader for extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling programs.

This year marks 22 years for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, announced Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Literacy and the Environment Jordan Sturdy.

Individuals wishing to provide feedback on an intentions paper proposing how land might be protected in the South Okanagan now have until Oct. 31, 2015, to offer input.