Stéphane
11-14-2013, 07:08 PM
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BCWF Member Update - November 14, 2013
In this Update...
Tickets for the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery On Sale Friday, November 15th!
Lower Mainland Residents: Is your municipality doing enough to prevent downstream impacts from storm water while maintaining healthy aquatic habitat?
BCWF Online Auctions: November 13 to 20
Have Your Say: Modernizing B.C.'s Water Act
Gutting Canada's Fisheries Act: No Fishery, No Fish Habitat Protection
Tickets for the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery On Sale Friday, November 15th!
Tickets for the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery officially go on sale tomorrow - Friday, November 15th 2013!
2014 Conservation Lottery Prizes...
Grand Prize: 2014 Honda Rubicon 500 ATV
2nd Prize: $3,000 CASH
3rd Prize: Roundtrip Airfare for 2 to Anywhere Westjet Flies
4th Prize: Scorpion Optics Package (Value: $1,500)
5th Prize: Ladies White Gold Diamond Ring (Value: $1,100)
6th Prize: $1,000 Husky Energy Gas Card
7th Prize: $500 Gift Card from Italian Sporting Goods
8th Prize: 29" Toshiba LED TV (Value: $300.00)
9th Prize: BCWF Framed Artist of the Year Print: Remarked Edition (Value: $200.00)
2014 Conservation Lottery Launch Event
Friday, November 15th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Holeshot Motorsports, 8867 201 St., Langley, BC
BCWF is kicking off the 2014 Conservation Lottery in style with a special launch event at Holesport Motorsports in Langley, B.C., on Friday, November 15th, between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
There is no better opportunity to get your tickets for this year's Lottery: celebrate with a piece of cake, get a look at our Grand Prize (a shiny red 2014 Honda Rubicon 500 ATV), and walk away with cool BCWF swag. Don't miss it!
Click here for more information on the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery
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Lower Mainland Residents: Is your municipality doing enough to prevent downstream impacts from storm water while maintaining healthy aquatic habitat?
The B.C. Wildlife Federation Wetlands Education Program is hosting a workshop for municipal and regional staff in the Lower Mainland on November 19th in Vancouver.
The goal of the workshop is to equip municipal planners and engineers with solutions to better address wetland conservation within their jurisdiction, from storm water to parks.
If you would like to see better outcomes from your municipal government, please pass this workshop registration link to staff at your municipalities planning and engineering departments, and encourage them to attend:
http://muniwetlandwksp2013.eventbrite.com/
(Further details are provided on the linked page)
A workshop synopsis will be publicly available that provides an overview of outcomes and which municipalities were represented. This workshop is being presented in partnership with the Stanley Park Ecological Society, and financially supported by Wildlife Habitat Canada and Ducks Unlimited.
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BCWF Online Auctions: November 13 to 20
Two new Limited Edition art prints are now open for bidding...
"Mom's Feather Bed" by 2007 Artist of the Year Denise Soule
"Bull River Bugle" by 2001 Artist of the Year Erik Renk
"Bull River Bugle"
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Have Your Say: Modernizing B.C.'s Water Act
The Freshwater Alliance has put together an Engagement Toolkit to help groups in B.C. engage the government as it goes through the process of "modernizing" our province's Water Act.
Right now is one of the most important moments for freshwater protection in B.C. in over a century. The Legislative Proposal is the latest step by the Province of British Columbia to “modernize” our Water Act - a process that has been going on since 2008.
Every group and organization that is concerned with protecting fresh water in B.C. should consider submitting feedback to the provincial government on the Legislative Proposal. And don't forget to encourage your supporters, volunteers, and local and regional governments to do the same!
We have until November 15th, 2013 to provide input to the proposed legislation. Making your voice heard is as easy as commenting on the B.C. Government’s blog, or sending in a brief submission letter that outlines the most important issues in the Legislative Proposal for your community.
In this Engagement Toolkit, you’ll find all the info you need to help your group or organization participate in the engagement process on B.C.’s new Water Sustainability Act - and tools to encourage others to do the same.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead the way and be a powerful voice for speaking up for B.C.’s water!
Download Freshwater Alliance's free Toolkit for Grassroots and Stewardship Groups on BC's Water Sustainability Act Legislative Proposal!
Back to Top
Gutting Canada's Fisheries Act:
No Fishery, No Fish Habitat Protection
Jeffrey A Hutchins of Dalhousie University and John R. Post of the University of Calgary have completed a study on the potential effects of the recent changes to Canada's Fisheries Act.
From the study's Abstract:
"Revisions to Canada’s national fisheries legislation have eviscerated the country’s ability and responsibility to protect most fish habitat.
Changes to the Fisheries Act, passed by Parliament in 2012 and supported by new regulations in 2013, stipulate that habitat will now be protected only for fish that are considered part of a fishery or that support a fishery.
The habitats of most freshwater fish species in Canada, including the majority of threatened and endangered fishes, will no longer be protected.
Contrary to responsible management practices for the protection of native fish, the act now inadertently prioritizes habitat protection for some non-native species—even hatchery-produced hybrids—as long as they are part of a fishery.
Changes to the Fisheries Act were not supported by scientific advice (contrary to government policy) and are inconsistent with an ecosystem-based approach to management.
Politically motivated dismantling of habitat protection provisions in the Fisheries Act erases 40 years of enlightened and responsible legislation and diminishes Canada’s ability to fulfill its national and international obligations to protect, conserve, and sustainably use aquatic biodiversity."
Click here to read the study
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The BCWF is British Columbia's largest and oldest conservation organization with over 40,000 Members passionately committed to protecting, enhancing, and promoting the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.
Visit www.bcwf.bc.ca for more information.
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B.C. Wildlife Federation 101-9706 188th St., Surrey, B.C., V4N 3M2
Phone: 604-882-9988 | Toll-Free: 1-888-881-BCWF (2293) | Fax: 604-882-9933
Email: officeinfo@bcwf.bc.ca
Stéphane
BCWF Member Update - November 14, 2013
In this Update...
Tickets for the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery On Sale Friday, November 15th!
Lower Mainland Residents: Is your municipality doing enough to prevent downstream impacts from storm water while maintaining healthy aquatic habitat?
BCWF Online Auctions: November 13 to 20
Have Your Say: Modernizing B.C.'s Water Act
Gutting Canada's Fisheries Act: No Fishery, No Fish Habitat Protection
Tickets for the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery On Sale Friday, November 15th!
Tickets for the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery officially go on sale tomorrow - Friday, November 15th 2013!
2014 Conservation Lottery Prizes...
Grand Prize: 2014 Honda Rubicon 500 ATV
2nd Prize: $3,000 CASH
3rd Prize: Roundtrip Airfare for 2 to Anywhere Westjet Flies
4th Prize: Scorpion Optics Package (Value: $1,500)
5th Prize: Ladies White Gold Diamond Ring (Value: $1,100)
6th Prize: $1,000 Husky Energy Gas Card
7th Prize: $500 Gift Card from Italian Sporting Goods
8th Prize: 29" Toshiba LED TV (Value: $300.00)
9th Prize: BCWF Framed Artist of the Year Print: Remarked Edition (Value: $200.00)
2014 Conservation Lottery Launch Event
Friday, November 15th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Holeshot Motorsports, 8867 201 St., Langley, BC
BCWF is kicking off the 2014 Conservation Lottery in style with a special launch event at Holesport Motorsports in Langley, B.C., on Friday, November 15th, between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
There is no better opportunity to get your tickets for this year's Lottery: celebrate with a piece of cake, get a look at our Grand Prize (a shiny red 2014 Honda Rubicon 500 ATV), and walk away with cool BCWF swag. Don't miss it!
Click here for more information on the 2014 BCWF Conservation Lottery
Back to Top
Twitter Button
Facebook Button
Lower Mainland Residents: Is your municipality doing enough to prevent downstream impacts from storm water while maintaining healthy aquatic habitat?
The B.C. Wildlife Federation Wetlands Education Program is hosting a workshop for municipal and regional staff in the Lower Mainland on November 19th in Vancouver.
The goal of the workshop is to equip municipal planners and engineers with solutions to better address wetland conservation within their jurisdiction, from storm water to parks.
If you would like to see better outcomes from your municipal government, please pass this workshop registration link to staff at your municipalities planning and engineering departments, and encourage them to attend:
http://muniwetlandwksp2013.eventbrite.com/
(Further details are provided on the linked page)
A workshop synopsis will be publicly available that provides an overview of outcomes and which municipalities were represented. This workshop is being presented in partnership with the Stanley Park Ecological Society, and financially supported by Wildlife Habitat Canada and Ducks Unlimited.
Back to Top
BCWF Online Auctions: November 13 to 20
Two new Limited Edition art prints are now open for bidding...
"Mom's Feather Bed" by 2007 Artist of the Year Denise Soule
"Bull River Bugle" by 2001 Artist of the Year Erik Renk
"Bull River Bugle"
Back to Top
Have Your Say: Modernizing B.C.'s Water Act
The Freshwater Alliance has put together an Engagement Toolkit to help groups in B.C. engage the government as it goes through the process of "modernizing" our province's Water Act.
Right now is one of the most important moments for freshwater protection in B.C. in over a century. The Legislative Proposal is the latest step by the Province of British Columbia to “modernize” our Water Act - a process that has been going on since 2008.
Every group and organization that is concerned with protecting fresh water in B.C. should consider submitting feedback to the provincial government on the Legislative Proposal. And don't forget to encourage your supporters, volunteers, and local and regional governments to do the same!
We have until November 15th, 2013 to provide input to the proposed legislation. Making your voice heard is as easy as commenting on the B.C. Government’s blog, or sending in a brief submission letter that outlines the most important issues in the Legislative Proposal for your community.
In this Engagement Toolkit, you’ll find all the info you need to help your group or organization participate in the engagement process on B.C.’s new Water Sustainability Act - and tools to encourage others to do the same.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead the way and be a powerful voice for speaking up for B.C.’s water!
Download Freshwater Alliance's free Toolkit for Grassroots and Stewardship Groups on BC's Water Sustainability Act Legislative Proposal!
Back to Top
Gutting Canada's Fisheries Act:
No Fishery, No Fish Habitat Protection
Jeffrey A Hutchins of Dalhousie University and John R. Post of the University of Calgary have completed a study on the potential effects of the recent changes to Canada's Fisheries Act.
From the study's Abstract:
"Revisions to Canada’s national fisheries legislation have eviscerated the country’s ability and responsibility to protect most fish habitat.
Changes to the Fisheries Act, passed by Parliament in 2012 and supported by new regulations in 2013, stipulate that habitat will now be protected only for fish that are considered part of a fishery or that support a fishery.
The habitats of most freshwater fish species in Canada, including the majority of threatened and endangered fishes, will no longer be protected.
Contrary to responsible management practices for the protection of native fish, the act now inadertently prioritizes habitat protection for some non-native species—even hatchery-produced hybrids—as long as they are part of a fishery.
Changes to the Fisheries Act were not supported by scientific advice (contrary to government policy) and are inconsistent with an ecosystem-based approach to management.
Politically motivated dismantling of habitat protection provisions in the Fisheries Act erases 40 years of enlightened and responsible legislation and diminishes Canada’s ability to fulfill its national and international obligations to protect, conserve, and sustainably use aquatic biodiversity."
Click here to read the study
Back to Top
The BCWF is British Columbia's largest and oldest conservation organization with over 40,000 Members passionately committed to protecting, enhancing, and promoting the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.
Visit www.bcwf.bc.ca for more information.
Facebook Button
Twitter Button
B.C. Wildlife Federation 101-9706 188th St., Surrey, B.C., V4N 3M2
Phone: 604-882-9988 | Toll-Free: 1-888-881-BCWF (2293) | Fax: 604-882-9933
Email: officeinfo@bcwf.bc.ca