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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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Adams River Salmon Society Stewardship Award
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Last month, one of our Volunteer Partners, Adams River Salmon Society, was recognized at the 11th annual BC Interior Stewardship Workshop receiving the BC Interior Stewardship Award for Ecosystem Excellence. The Society was nominated for the award by our BC Parks’ staff Wes DeArmond, Area Supervisor. “In order to continue to protect critical habitats, and garner…
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Chilliwack Lake Park Trail Improvements
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Late September 2015, BC Parks contributed to a trail enhancement project within Chilliwack Lake Park with funding made available through the BC Parks’ Park Enhancement Fund (PEF). This project was part of a larger effort to enhance the Chilliwack River Valley to improve visitor experience. Here are some thoughts on the project from BC Parks…
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Beach Clean Up at Cape Scott
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Although many of our volunteer projects are multi-day projects involving significant planning and coordination of people and resources, other times volunteer contributions can be as simple and spontaneous as a walk through the park. We recently received an inspiring story from a couple of park visitors who spend some time camping at the beautiful Cape…
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Volunteer Contributions at Golden Ears Park
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We would like to thank a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers, along with our dedicated BC Parks Rangers Cathy Ross and Stephanie Blue, who recently took a trip to the Panorama Ridge in Golden Ears Park to fly in a park amenity, fly out some trash, dismantle some fire rings and complete some trail improvements…
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Volunteers Help Protect Habitat on Discovery Island
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The Greater Victoria Green Team recently partnered with BC Parks to undertake a fence building project on Discovery Island. Check out this article from the Oak Bay News for more information about the project: http://www.oakbaynews.com/news/311043451.html The completion of this project will allow park visitors to continue to use and enjoy the park while ensuring the…
