The B.C. government has amended the controlled alien species regulation to protect our environment, with tough fines for those who introduce invasive species into local ecosystems.

Phoenix Mountain, a popular ski hill in the Kootenay Boundary, is now positioned to continue providing local jobs and economic and recreational benefits thanks to its new Resort Master Plan.

The Lower Mainland's expansive network of dikes will require major upgrades over the next several decades to guard against rising sea levels, according to a report released from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

A roadmap for responsible wildlife management was ensured with the release of the implementation plan for the Harvest Allocation Policy.

B.C. municipalities, regional districts and First Nations will soon get more help to protect their communities and local infrastructure from wildfire threats.

The B.C. government welcomed the news that Hampton Affiliates Ltd. is committed to rebuilding its Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake.

As part of the Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan, a new silvicultural strategy analysis has been completed that identifies a 600,000 cubic metre increase in mid-term timber supply over previous projections in the Quesnel timber supply area.

A water use plan benefiting fish and wildlife habitat, shoreline conditions, flood control and recreation has been approved for BC Hydro's Campbell River hydroelectric operations.