When you spend time in nature, you fall in love with it. And when you love something, you want to protect it.

Thanks for their work and partnership. (3/3)

The coalition is a group of 29 organizations that have come together in a powerful show of unity to protect our ecosystems and biodiversity for generations to come. (2/3)

The Institute is also leading important work in science and innovation to help ensure healthy, abundant fish populations for future generations. By working together, we can grow our economy and support healthy fisheries, and the SFI is an important partner in that vital work. (3/3)

The SFI is a strong advocate for the recreational fishery sector, a very popular sport with 350,000 licensed anglers that contributes $660 million in annual revenue to the province. (2/3)

I was at Sargeant Bay Provincial Park last week. And what a joy it was to see coho salmon use the fish ladder to ease their passage home. #HappyWorldFisheriesDay (3/3)

with people, communities, environmental groups and First Nations’ organizations. It’s these strong and valued working partnerships that have helped protect and improve natural ecosystems of wild salmon in B.C. (2/3)

Watch the team’s video of the work done to give these dinosaur fish the best chance to survive and come back home to spawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8MC... (video credit: NWSRI) #HappyWorldFisheriesDay (3/3)

selected sections of the riverbed to increase egg and larval survival of White Sturgeon spawning habitat. White Sturgeon in Canada are unique to B.C. and live beyond 100 years, growing up to 6 metres in length. (2/3)

They also participate in a co-op program, giving students a valuable opportunity to learn applied sciences and see work in virology, genomics, haematology, and more.

They provide specialized diagnostic services that help First Nations, communities and companies monitor animal and environmental health through scientific analysis.

Thank you for your wisdom, stewardship and economic vision that will help us build a strong united British Columbia that will benefit everyone who lives here.

We would like your feedback and suggestions: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb... (3/3)

The current path for building an energy transmission line across a highway is a long, involved and complex process involving multiple entities. The province is proposing changes to streamline the process and remove administrative burden. (2/3)

—does not specifically define who is considered a QP in wetlands management.

Clarifying the definition in the WSA will speed up the process for everyone.

If you have feedback, we’d love to hear from you: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb... (3/3)

In B.C., people rely on Qualified Professionals (QP) to help prepare complex applications in permitting. Almost all of these QPs are accredited by an organization that represents and advocates for people working in the field, but currently, the Water Sustainability Act (WSA)— (2/3)