Sierra Club BC
@sierraclubbc.bsky.social
At Sierra Club BC, we are creating a more inclusive movement that invites everyone to better care for the ecosystems that sustain us all.
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Sierra Club BC
@sierraclubbc.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Hi Bluesky! We're Sierra Club BC 👋 Did you know we're the oldest environmental non-profit in BC?
Follow us to learn about:
• enviro policy, research & climate action
• empowering partners & local leaders to take positive steps in their communities
• building a more inclusive environmental movement
Follow us to learn about:
• enviro policy, research & climate action
• empowering partners & local leaders to take positive steps in their communities
• building a more inclusive environmental movement
The new federal-Alberta pipeline MOU threatens B.C.’s coast and climate progress. This move goes without the consent of Coastal First Nations, B.C. and all who want meaningful climate action. Pipelines belong in the past — not our future.
Read more here: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/n...
Read more here: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/n...
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The new federal-Alberta pipeline MOU threatens B.C.’s coast and climate progress. This move goes without the consent of Coastal First Nations, B.C. and all who want meaningful climate action. Pipelines belong in the past — not our future.
Read more here: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/n...
Read more here: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/n...
As our Senior Science Advisor Jens Wieting points out in this latest CBC article, B.C.’s CleanBC review shows LNG expansion undermines real climate action. It’s time to strengthen B.C.’s emission reduction plan and invest in real climate solutions.
Read more here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read more here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
December 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
As our Senior Science Advisor Jens Wieting points out in this latest CBC article, B.C.’s CleanBC review shows LNG expansion undermines real climate action. It’s time to strengthen B.C.’s emission reduction plan and invest in real climate solutions.
Read more here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read more here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Double your impact for nature today!
This Giving Tuesday, your gift will go twice as far for healthy forests, salmon, bears, and the communities that call this beautiful place home.
Every small gift makes a big difference. Donate today at sierraclub.bc.ca/giving-tuesd...
This Giving Tuesday, your gift will go twice as far for healthy forests, salmon, bears, and the communities that call this beautiful place home.
Every small gift makes a big difference. Donate today at sierraclub.bc.ca/giving-tuesd...
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Double your impact for nature today!
This Giving Tuesday, your gift will go twice as far for healthy forests, salmon, bears, and the communities that call this beautiful place home.
Every small gift makes a big difference. Donate today at sierraclub.bc.ca/giving-tuesd...
This Giving Tuesday, your gift will go twice as far for healthy forests, salmon, bears, and the communities that call this beautiful place home.
Every small gift makes a big difference. Donate today at sierraclub.bc.ca/giving-tuesd...
Your impact matters — and tomorrow, it’ll matter twice.
Every #GivingTuesday donation to Sierra Club BC will be matched to help protect old-growth forests, wildlife, and communities across B.C. facing the climate crisis. 🌱✨
Let’s make a doubled difference for the people and places we love.
Every #GivingTuesday donation to Sierra Club BC will be matched to help protect old-growth forests, wildlife, and communities across B.C. facing the climate crisis. 🌱✨
Let’s make a doubled difference for the people and places we love.
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Your impact matters — and tomorrow, it’ll matter twice.
Every #GivingTuesday donation to Sierra Club BC will be matched to help protect old-growth forests, wildlife, and communities across B.C. facing the climate crisis. 🌱✨
Let’s make a doubled difference for the people and places we love.
Every #GivingTuesday donation to Sierra Club BC will be matched to help protect old-growth forests, wildlife, and communities across B.C. facing the climate crisis. 🌱✨
Let’s make a doubled difference for the people and places we love.
The Ottawa-Alberta pipeline agreement signed this morning should be seen for what it really is — an attempt to spin a narrative for a pipeline with no route, no proponent and no support from Coastal First Nations or the B.C. government.
Read our statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
Read our statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Ottawa-Alberta pipeline agreement signed this morning should be seen for what it really is — an attempt to spin a narrative for a pipeline with no route, no proponent and no support from Coastal First Nations or the B.C. government.
Read our statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
Read our statement here: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
Coastal First Nations have released a statement reasserting their commitment to keep oil tankers off the north coast.
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
CFN Denounces Rumoured Alberta – Ottawa Pipeline MOU: Any Tanker Ban Carve-out Would Require Indigenous Consent
Coastal First Nations remain committed to keeping oil tankers out of coastal waters across Haida Gwaii and BC’s North Coast.
coastalfirstnations.ca
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Coastal First Nations have released a statement reasserting their commitment to keep oil tankers off the north coast.
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
First Nations and B.C. must have a seat at the table, not be cut out of pipeline and tanker ban discussions by Alberta and the federal gov.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...
A great article from @thenarwhal.ca highlighting our latest forest report 🌲
Industrial logging has pushed old-growth & primary forests close to the brink. For the sake of forests & our economy, BC must protect the last old growth & transition to sustainable forestry.
thenarwhal.ca/bc-forests-l...
Industrial logging has pushed old-growth & primary forests close to the brink. For the sake of forests & our economy, BC must protect the last old growth & transition to sustainable forestry.
thenarwhal.ca/bc-forests-l...
How logging has sent B.C. forests into freefall | The Narwhal
A Sierra Club BC report reveals a gap between B.C.’s forestry promises, including old-growth deferrals, and reality
thenarwhal.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A great article from @thenarwhal.ca highlighting our latest forest report 🌲
Industrial logging has pushed old-growth & primary forests close to the brink. For the sake of forests & our economy, BC must protect the last old growth & transition to sustainable forestry.
thenarwhal.ca/bc-forests-l...
Industrial logging has pushed old-growth & primary forests close to the brink. For the sake of forests & our economy, BC must protect the last old growth & transition to sustainable forestry.
thenarwhal.ca/bc-forests-l...
A new independent report found that, despite provincial commitments to protect old growth and change course in forest stewardship, endangered forests in BC are now even closer to the brink.
➡️ See the key findings of the "State of the forest in BC in 2025" report: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
➡️ See the key findings of the "State of the forest in BC in 2025" report: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A new independent report found that, despite provincial commitments to protect old growth and change course in forest stewardship, endangered forests in BC are now even closer to the brink.
➡️ See the key findings of the "State of the forest in BC in 2025" report: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
➡️ See the key findings of the "State of the forest in BC in 2025" report: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
Thank you to Coastal First Nations and Premier Eby for holding the line on the North Coast oil tanker ban 👏
The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act protects diverse ecosystems, important cultural sites, and thousands of local jobs and businesses.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf... #bcpoli
The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act protects diverse ecosystems, important cultural sites, and thousands of local jobs and businesses.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf... #bcpoli
CFN and BC Government Sign Joint Declaration on North Coast Protection
Leaders from Coastal First Nations joined BC Premier David Eby to announce a joint declaration to keep oil tankers out of coastal waters.
coastalfirstnations.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thank you to Coastal First Nations and Premier Eby for holding the line on the North Coast oil tanker ban 👏
The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act protects diverse ecosystems, important cultural sites, and thousands of local jobs and businesses.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf... #bcpoli
The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act protects diverse ecosystems, important cultural sites, and thousands of local jobs and businesses.
coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf... #bcpoli
The federal oil tanker ban protects our economy, marine ecosystems and thousands of jobs. Join us for a FREE webinar where we will bust the business case of the proposed oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast.
🗓 November 26 @ 6PM PST
🔗 Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
🗓 November 26 @ 6PM PST
🔗 Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
November 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The federal oil tanker ban protects our economy, marine ecosystems and thousands of jobs. Join us for a FREE webinar where we will bust the business case of the proposed oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast.
🗓 November 26 @ 6PM PST
🔗 Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
🗓 November 26 @ 6PM PST
🔗 Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
Another old-growth forest recommended for deferral was logged on Vancouver Island. Our Senior Policy & Science Advisor, Jens Wieting, was interviewed by Global on this breaking news.
globalnews.ca/video/114820...
globalnews.ca/video/114820...
Concerns raised over Vancouver Island old-growth logging | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Concerns raised over Vancouver Island old-growth logging Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
October 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Another old-growth forest recommended for deferral was logged on Vancouver Island. Our Senior Policy & Science Advisor, Jens Wieting, was interviewed by Global on this breaking news.
globalnews.ca/video/114820...
globalnews.ca/video/114820...
We took out an ad in the Vancouver Sun to send a clear message to Parliament Hill and the press: B.C. will not stop defending the North Coast Tanker Ban (aka the piece of legislation keeping the Great Bear Sea safe from oil spills and the economic devastation that comes with them).
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We took out an ad in the Vancouver Sun to send a clear message to Parliament Hill and the press: B.C. will not stop defending the North Coast Tanker Ban (aka the piece of legislation keeping the Great Bear Sea safe from oil spills and the economic devastation that comes with them).
Event alert for those on the south Island! W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Carl Olsen, backed by the Goldstream Protectors & @wildernews.bsky.social, is taking the fight to save the Goldstream River to the B.C. Legislature!
When: Oct 22, 12-1 PM
Where: BC Legislature Lawn
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...
When: Oct 22, 12-1 PM
Where: BC Legislature Lawn
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...
Rally to save Goldstream Park
Goldstream park is under threat from a 162-million-dollar highway construction project that will destroy salmon habitat and won’t even add more lanes!On October 22, 2025, we’re taking the dissent to t...
www.wildernesscommittee.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Event alert for those on the south Island! W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Carl Olsen, backed by the Goldstream Protectors & @wildernews.bsky.social, is taking the fight to save the Goldstream River to the B.C. Legislature!
When: Oct 22, 12-1 PM
Where: BC Legislature Lawn
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...
When: Oct 22, 12-1 PM
Where: BC Legislature Lawn
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...
Are you passionate about environmental education for youth? We're hiring an Indigenous Facilitator of Learning based in the Lower Mainland!
Apply today ➡️ sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
Apply today ➡️ sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are you passionate about environmental education for youth? We're hiring an Indigenous Facilitator of Learning based in the Lower Mainland!
Apply today ➡️ sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
Apply today ➡️ sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
Did you think we have improved forestry practices in B.C.? Think again. Clearcutting of ancient forests continues on Vancouver Island and elsewhere in the province. In this case, right through a creek which further increases the risk of flooding, drought and landslides.
globalnews.ca/video/114622...
globalnews.ca/video/114622...
Environmentalists condemn Vancouver Island clearcut | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Environmentalists condemn Vancouver Island clearcut Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
October 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Did you think we have improved forestry practices in B.C.? Think again. Clearcutting of ancient forests continues on Vancouver Island and elsewhere in the province. In this case, right through a creek which further increases the risk of flooding, drought and landslides.
globalnews.ca/video/114622...
globalnews.ca/video/114622...
Mark your calendars! Join us on November 5 to learn how to draw rattlesnakes ✏️📅
In this Learn to Draw session, we'll bust common misconceptions about this threatened species and share stories about why they're so awesome!
Register now: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
In this Learn to Draw session, we'll bust common misconceptions about this threatened species and share stories about why they're so awesome!
Register now: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Mark your calendars! Join us on November 5 to learn how to draw rattlesnakes ✏️📅
In this Learn to Draw session, we'll bust common misconceptions about this threatened species and share stories about why they're so awesome!
Register now: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
In this Learn to Draw session, we'll bust common misconceptions about this threatened species and share stories about why they're so awesome!
Register now: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...
We're happy to report that our resolution calling for cooling green infrastructure was endorsed by the Union of BC Municipalities! We advanced this resolution with our Move the Dial at City Council program. Thanks to the local leaders across the province who helped make this win possible!
October 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We're happy to report that our resolution calling for cooling green infrastructure was endorsed by the Union of BC Municipalities! We advanced this resolution with our Move the Dial at City Council program. Thanks to the local leaders across the province who helped make this win possible!
"As the rights and titleholders of B.C. North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, we must inform Premier Smith once again that there is no support from coastal First Nations for a pipeline and an oil tankers project in our coastal waters." -- Marilyn Slett. www.timescolonist.com/business/alb...
Alberta 'on notice' as B.C.'s coastal First Nations oppose pipeline proposal
The head of a group representing First Nations along British Columbia's coast says they will not support a new pipeline proposed by Alberta and nothing can be done to change that.
www.timescolonist.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"As the rights and titleholders of B.C. North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, we must inform Premier Smith once again that there is no support from coastal First Nations for a pipeline and an oil tankers project in our coastal waters." -- Marilyn Slett. www.timescolonist.com/business/alb...
We honour the children who did not make it home & the survivors of Canada's residential school system. This upcoming National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, let's not just wear orange, but commit to listening and truth-telling.
Some resources to get started: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
Some resources to get started: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
September 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We honour the children who did not make it home & the survivors of Canada's residential school system. This upcoming National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, let's not just wear orange, but commit to listening and truth-telling.
Some resources to get started: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
Some resources to get started: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...
We're hiring! Join our team to help nurture thriving ecosystems and a stable climate.
Learn more and apply at sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
Learn more and apply at sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We're hiring! Join our team to help nurture thriving ecosystems and a stable climate.
Learn more and apply at sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
Learn more and apply at sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...
Today, we took out an ad to send a clear message to Parliament Hill and the press: BC will not stop defending the North Coast Tanker Ban (the only piece of legislation standing in the way of a new northern oil pipeline).
September 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today, we took out an ad to send a clear message to Parliament Hill and the press: BC will not stop defending the North Coast Tanker Ban (the only piece of legislation standing in the way of a new northern oil pipeline).
Five years since the Old Growth Strategic Review - resource development projects are being fast tracked left & right.
Despite their commitment, the BC government has yet to enact a new law for biodiversity & ecosystem health and 88 organizations are raising the alarm.
www.wcel.org/media-releas...
Despite their commitment, the BC government has yet to enact a new law for biodiversity & ecosystem health and 88 organizations are raising the alarm.
www.wcel.org/media-releas...
September 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Five years since the Old Growth Strategic Review - resource development projects are being fast tracked left & right.
Despite their commitment, the BC government has yet to enact a new law for biodiversity & ecosystem health and 88 organizations are raising the alarm.
www.wcel.org/media-releas...
Despite their commitment, the BC government has yet to enact a new law for biodiversity & ecosystem health and 88 organizations are raising the alarm.
www.wcel.org/media-releas...
Keeping up the pressure, the District of Saanich recently passed a motion calling on the BC & federal govts to uphold the North Coast tanker ban.
We need to move toward clean energy & sustainable jobs that don't endanger the ecosystems we all depend on.
Learn more: victoriabuzz.com/2025/09/envi...
We need to move toward clean energy & sustainable jobs that don't endanger the ecosystems we all depend on.
Learn more: victoriabuzz.com/2025/09/envi...
September 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Keeping up the pressure, the District of Saanich recently passed a motion calling on the BC & federal govts to uphold the North Coast tanker ban.
We need to move toward clean energy & sustainable jobs that don't endanger the ecosystems we all depend on.
Learn more: victoriabuzz.com/2025/09/envi...
We need to move toward clean energy & sustainable jobs that don't endanger the ecosystems we all depend on.
Learn more: victoriabuzz.com/2025/09/envi...
📣Job alert!📣
We're looking for a social media & marketing whiz! If you're creative, know your way around social media, and are passionate about nature, this could be the job for you. Help us grow our online community, share stories, and support thriving ecosystems.
sierraclub.bc.ca/about/careers
We're looking for a social media & marketing whiz! If you're creative, know your way around social media, and are passionate about nature, this could be the job for you. Help us grow our online community, share stories, and support thriving ecosystems.
sierraclub.bc.ca/about/careers
September 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📣Job alert!📣
We're looking for a social media & marketing whiz! If you're creative, know your way around social media, and are passionate about nature, this could be the job for you. Help us grow our online community, share stories, and support thriving ecosystems.
sierraclub.bc.ca/about/careers
We're looking for a social media & marketing whiz! If you're creative, know your way around social media, and are passionate about nature, this could be the job for you. Help us grow our online community, share stories, and support thriving ecosystems.
sierraclub.bc.ca/about/careers
Sign up for our first Learn to Draw of the school year to learn about one of the smallest & sweetest birds on our shores - the sandpiper!
This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST
Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...
This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST
Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...
September 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Sign up for our first Learn to Draw of the school year to learn about one of the smallest & sweetest birds on our shores - the sandpiper!
This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST
Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...
This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST
Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...