Efforts to save the endangered Nechako white sturgeon in B.C. reached an important milestone with the announcement of close to $10 million to build and operate a new sturgeon conservation centre on the Nechako River in Vanderhoof.

The B.C. government is partnering with Vancouver Island University and the Comox Valley Project Watershed Society to better understand how coastal communities can combine action on climate change and improvements to coastal ecosystems.

Environment Minister Terry Lake and Lake Babine Nation Deputy Chief Frank Alec signed an agreement, outlining how parks and conservancies are managed on the Nation's traditional territories.

Wildlife habitat in the Okanagan is better protected following new additions to the South Okanagan Wildlife Management Area.

Wildlife habitat on northern Vancouver Island is better protected today following the establishment of the Quatse Estuary Wildlife Management Area.

Ten members of the Conservation Officer Service have been awarded the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal by the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lt-Gov. of British Columbia and Environment Minister Terry Lake.