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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!

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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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Phone: 604-882-9988 | Toll-Free: 1-888-881-BCWF (2293) | Fax: 604-882-9933
Email: officeinfo@bcwf.bc.ca

Happy Philanthropy Day!










Dear Friend,

On November 15th, National Philanthropy Day, we celebrate the outstanding contributions of our Members, Clubs, Donors, Volunteers and Supporters throughout B.C. On behalf of the B.C. Wildlife Federation, thank you for your terrific support over the past year.

Whether through a donation, volunteering your time, participating in a program, donating your expertise or services or helping us spread the word about BCWF’s conservation initiatives, we are extremely grateful for your passionate involvement! Your ongoing support ensures we can continue to protect and conserve B.C.’s fish, wildlife and habitat resources for current and future generations.

As the end of 2013 approaches, and in celebration of National Philanthropy Day, we invite you to make a donation to the B.C. Wildlife Federation. Whether it be a general donation to the BCWF or a directed contribution toward a specific program or conservation initiative, your contributions are tax deductible and greatly appreciated!

You can make a donation to the B.C. Wildlife Federation via the following methods:

1. Online using our secure donation form: http://bcwf.thankyou4caring.org/donation

2. Phone our office to leave your gift: 1-888-881-2293

3. Mail in a cheque or money order made out to "B.C. Wildlife Federation" to: 101 – 9706 188 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 3M2

BONUS: As an added bonus, first-time donors are eligible for the “First Time Donor Super Credit” (FDSC), which allows you to claim an additional amount on your tax receipt, increasing the tax benefits from your donation! For more information on the FDSC, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website.

Thank you for your continued support of the BC Wildlife Federation and Happy National Philanthropy Day.


Yours in Conservation,



President, B.C. Wildlife Federation













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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Email: officeinfo@bcwf.bc.ca

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URGENT NOTICE: Protecting the Fraser River - Important Public Hearing in Chilliwack Tonight






Dear BCWF Region 2 Members,

We have just been advised of a Public Hearing being held at the City of Chilliwack this evening at 7pm.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider a proposal to rezone a portion of 7582 Cannor Rd., Chilliwack to facilitate the construction of a hazardous waste recycling and transfer facility.

Given that the subject property is on the Fraser River flood plain and beside the Vedder Canal, the BCWF feels this rezoning application could have significant negative environmental impacts to fisheries and fish habitat in the area, if approved.

If you value the diverse ecosystems and recreational opportunities of the lower Fraser River and Vedder Canal, we urge you to attend the Public Hearing tonight and voice your concerns to Chilliwack City Council regarding this application.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 7:00 pm
City of Chilliwack Council Chambers
8550 Young Rd., Chilliwack, B.C.

For more information, please see the following:

City of Chilliwack Public Hearing Notice
Rezone Area – Aerial Map
Aevitas Cover Letter
Aevitas Rezoning Application-7582 Cannor Rd.







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

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