CPAWS-BC

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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia Chapter An environmental non-profit working to protect lands, waters and nature in British Columbia www.cpawsbc.org

A map of Collingwood Channel glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of marine wildlife
A map of Langdale and Mariner's Rest glass sponge reef marine refuges with icons of marine wildlife around them
A map of Carmelo Point glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of marine wildlife
A map of Bowyer Island marine refuge with icons of marine life around it
A map of Lost Reef glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of marine life around it
A map of Anvil Island glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of marine wildlife around it
A map of East Defence Islands glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of marine wildlife around it
Text: Meet BC's real goldeneyes! Part 2 The Vancouver Goldeneyes logo and image of a female common goldeneye in front of a coastal background image
A map of Halkett Point glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of marine wildlife around it
Text: Meet BC's real goldeneyes! (the ducks, that is) The Vancouver Goldeneyes logo and images of a common and a Barrow's goldeneye in front of a coastal background image
A map of the Alberta Bay glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of ocean wildlife
A little brown bat hangs upside down from a branch Text: Scorpio is the little brown bat
A map of Brunswick Point marine refuge with icons of marine wildlife
Rockfish swim around a kelp forest Text: More Indigenous-led Conservation in the Great Bear Sea! Marine refuges created in Haida and Gitxaała territroies.
A map of Lions Bay and Kelvin Grove marine refuges with icons of marine wildlife
A map showing the Dorman Point glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of 4 marine creatures
A humpback whale breaches out of ocean water Text: We're Hiring! Conservation Campaigner - Ocean Team Apply at cpawsbc.org
Infographic text: We collaborate with scientists and community partners to study the benefits, opportunities, and impacts of protected areas We support Indigenous-led conservation by providing capacity on projects, amplifying announcements, and raising awareness about the need to support Indigenous-led initiatives with governments and the public Background image of a river flowing through a forest
Infographic text: We inspire people to actively engage in conservation by participating in public consultations and advocating for strong protections We work with conservation partners and communities to identify new priority areas and appropriate tools needed for protection measures Background image of tree trunks and forest floor
Infographic text: We advocate for effective, strong wildlife management protected areas all across British Columbia We engage with First Nations, crown governments, communities, and conservation and industry stakeholders to establish new conservation areas and improve protection and management across BC Background image of coastal ocean and sky
Infographic text: What does CPAWS-BC do? We work to protect wilderness in every corner of British Columbia and deep into the ocean. We support the creation of large, well-managed, connected protected areas where native plants and animals thrive, now and forever; and where people and communities can live off the land and ocean without impacting the ability of future generations to do the same. Background image of mountainous forest
A map showing the Howe Sound - Queen Charlotte Channel glass sponge reef marine refuge with icons of 3 fish
A digital sign at transit station saying: It's October 6th. Today sees the largest and brightest full moon of the year. Learn more at cpawsbc.org/natureintransit
A photo of a moose standing in a wetland. Photo: Adam Combs Protecting 30% of BC by 2030 Establishing protected areas is a key strategy to halt the loss of biodiversity, while combating climate change and advancing reconciliation. How is BC doing? 14% needs protection; ~16% is currently protected Right now there is a unique window of opportunity for all levels of government to work together to double the amount of protected land in BC.
A map of British Columbia showing locations of IPCAs Dene K'éh Kusān in northern BC Gwininitxw Protected Area in central BC Salmon Parks on the west coast of Vancouver Island Ashnola smelqmix Protected Area in southern central BC Infographic text: First Nations across BC are already taking bold action to address biodiversity loss and conserve ecosystems through Indigenous governance and knowledge systems.
An image of river delta. Photo by Adam Combs Infographic text: What are IPCAs? Lands and waters where First Nations have the primary role in protecting and conserving ecosystems through Indigenous laws, governance and knowledge systems.
A stylized poster titled "Register now! to save your spot" with dark green seaweed, fish and bubbles on a light blue background with the logos of the Georgia Strait Alliance, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, and Pender Islands Conservancy
A dark green poster with titled Day 2 - Film screening and panel October 5 at 4pm Immersive short film "Trophic Drift and expert panel on marine conservation and how to protect our local waters 5 faces of people who will appear on the panel: Alicia Elgert, Conservation Campaigner, CPAWS-BC Kellie Rana, Marine Planning Coordinator, Georgia Strait Alliance Sarah Cook, Executive Director, SeaChange Marine Conservation Society Jasmin Schuster, Program Manager, Kelp Rescue Initiative Maycira Costa, Professor, BC Leadership Chair in Environmental Remote Sensing, University of Victoria
A stylized poster titled "Day 1: Workshop" with dark green seaweed and small fish on a light blue background with a picture of a woman in wetsuit holding up seaweed October 4 at 9:30am Low tide beach walk and hands on seaweed workshop with author and marine biologist Amanda Swinimer
A stylized poster in dark green and light blue promoting "A Tide Turners Event" Oct 4 and 5 Calling all Ocean Lovers Join us for two events to learn about and protect Pender Island waters!
A Western painted turtle on a log in the water surrounded by conservation facts: - The Pacific Coast subspecies is designated as Endangered by the federal government and red-listed in BC. The Intermountain-Rocky Mountain population is designated as Special Concern federally and blue-listed in BC - The biggest threats to them include habitat loss (from development and agriculture), road mortality (transportation and service corridors), invasive species (like Red-eared sliders competing for habitat), pollution and climate change - Habitat protection is essential to their survival. Join us in calling on the BC government to protect habitat for species at risk like the Western Painted Turtle
A Western painted turtle on a log in front of a background of a star constellation and the Libra zodiac sign with the caption: Libra is...the Western painted turtle
A wolverine walks through the forest beside a rippling waterway
A painted picture of a standing great blue heron with orange flowers in the corner
A painted picture of a grizzly bear lying on mossy rocks
A coloured picture of a spotted owl sitting in a tree that has a poster nailed to it depicting a cut down tree stump with the words, "eviction notice"
A picture created with coloured markers of a great blue herons, one standing in front of close up of the heron's neck and head
A painted nature scene with salmonberry, cranberry blue, western redcedar and an American goshawk
A painted picture of caribou, 2 antlered adults and one juvenile, standing in a forest with a water and mountains in the background
A coloured picture of a mountain goat in front of a forest, lake and snow capped mountains
A small painted picture of a grizzly bear with cubs
A coloured nature scene with a killer whale, cranberry blue butterfly, Swainson's hawk, western tiger salamander, tundra swan, sea otter
Three Pacific white-sided dolphins leap out of the water with the caption: A healthy ocean = a healthy planet