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Province expands protected areas system

The B.C. government introduced legislation today that will add more than 550,000 hectares to the province's parks and protected areas system, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced today. read more

Environment Monday, May 7, 2012 2:00 PM

Composting matters to B.C. communities

International Compost Awareness Week (May 6-12) is being celebrated in communities throughout the province, as it is every day, through innovative programs that are substantially reducing the amount of organic materials dumped in landfills. read more

Environment Families Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:00 AM

Guitars make sweet music for BC Parks

A Vancouver-based guitar manufacturer is donating $3,000 to BC Parks to purchase and plant 1,000 seedlings in a Lillooet area park to help restore 23,000 hectares of land damaged in the 2009 Kelly Creek wildfire. read more

Environment Saturday, May 5, 2012 11:00 AM

Septic truck spill was contained, cleanup complete

A septic truck that turned over on the TransCanada Highway yesterday, spilling approximately 1,500 litres of raw sewage north of Victoria, has had no impact to the environment, based on the location, containment and cleanup activities. read more

Environment Thursday, May 3, 2012 2:15 PM

Every day is Earth Day in B.C.

With electric vehicle charging stations popping up all over the province and environmentally inspired fun at B.C. schools, it's clear that in British Columbia, Earth Day lasts 365 days. read more

Environment Saturday, April 21, 2012 11:00 AM

BC Parks commits $200,000 to volunteer projects

BC Parks is designating $200,000 towards recreational and conservation projects involving volunteers and launching a new volunteer website today to mark National Volunteer Week April 15-21. read more

Environment Sunday, April 15, 2012 12:00 PM

As spring arrives, communities urged to get "bear aware"

The provincial government is providing $225,000 over the next 12 months to bring the popular Bear Aware program to more communities around the province. read more

Environment Saturday, April 14, 2012 12:15 PM

Goldstream remediation on display at Open House

An open house at Goldstream Provincial Park tomorrow highlights remediation work in the surrounding area and river after a fuel truck overturned on the Malahat highway almost a year ago. read more

Environment Friday, April 13, 2012 1:00 PM

Youth and parks connect with Get Outside BC!

BC Parks is accepting applications for its innovative youth leadership program Get Outside BC. Piloted in 2011, Get Outside BC was the first of its kind in Canada. Forty youth aged 14-18 from across the province will be selected to participate in this year's summer program. read more

Environment Families Saturday, April 7, 2012 1:00 PM

B.C.'s carbon-neutral government takes next step

The provincial government is reaffirming its commitment to being the first carbon-neutral government in North America through a new $5-million capital program that's available to school districts for energy-efficiency projects that will lower their carbon emissions, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. read more

Education Environment Thursday, April 5, 2012 1:00 PM

Clean car plug-ins expanded around province

B.C.'s popular Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Program is getting an extra jolt from the implementation of the $2.74-million Community Charging Infrastructure Fund that will see 570 public charging stations across municipalities, regional governments, First Nations, and B.C. businesses and institutions by March 31, 2013, Minister of Environment Terry Lake announced today. read more

Economy Environment Transportation Tuesday, April 3, 2012 8:45 AM

Land transfer completes Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park

A world-class rock-climbing destination and provincial park soon will be bigger, thanks to a land transfer to BC Parks from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and TLC, The Land Conservancy of British Columbia, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. read more

Environment Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:00 AM

B.C. Parliament Buildings flip the switch for Earth Hour

The B.C. government is doing its part for Earth Hour 2012 for the fourth year in a row by shutting off the lights at the Parliament Buildings this Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to save power and encourage British Columbians to do the same, Environment Minister Terry Lake and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Bill Barisoff announced. read more

Environment Friday, March 30, 2012 10:00 AM

Tumbler Ridge wind energy project approved

Finavera Wind Energy Inc. has received an environmental assessment (EA) Certificate for the proposed Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Project located within the District of Tumbler Ridge municipal boundary in northeast B.C. read more

Economy Environment Thursday, March 29, 2012 2:00 PM

Fraser Valley air quality protected by new EAO regulation

All proposed waste to energy (WTE) recovery facilities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will be subject to a full, mandatory environmental assessment in accordance with an amended and strengthened regulation under the Environmental Assessment Act, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. read more

Environment Health Monday, March 26, 2012 9:30 AM

Lake promotes conservation for Canada Water Week

In recognition of Canada Water Week, Environment Minister Terry Lake is urging British Columbians to conserve and protect one of our most precious natural assets. read more

Environment Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:00 AM

Camping Reservations soar during BC Parks season opener

Environment Minister Terry Lake says Discover Camping saw a 41 per cent increase over 2011 when BC Parks opened for reservations on March 15. In the first hour, more than 2,100 reservations were made. This represents approximately 35 a minute. read more

Environment Families Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:11 AM

Your adventure awaits in BC Parks

Starting on March 15 for the first time ever people will be able to book up to three reservations at one time for their favourite BC Parks campground. read more

Environment Families Saturday, March 10, 2012 10:00 AM

Visitors to regain access to Gwillim Lake this spring

After a flood-related closure last summer, nearby Gwillim Lake Provincial Park is scheduled to reopen in time for the May 2012 long weekend. read more

Environment Families Sunday, March 4, 2012 8:30 AM

Conservation Officer Service, Sto:lo sign MOU

The Ministry of Environment and the Stó:lo Tribal Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) earlier this week that addresses human-wildlife conflicts, public health and safety, and fish and wildlife resources. read more

Environment Multiculturalism Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:00 AM