Discussing trails with our neighbors in Washington

Report on the Washington State Trails Conference by Jodi Appleton, FMCBC Program and Administration Manager I had the opportunity, along with three other representatives from the FMCBC (Bob St. John, Carol Hunter and Dave Wharton) to attend the Washington State Trails Conference in Bellingham this month.  This biennial conference is organized by the Washington State Trails Coalition and brings together trail professionals and volunteers from across Washington State.  Over 300 [...]

2020-05-04T03:01:32-07:00October 30th, 2014|Advocacy, Trails and Access|0 Comments

Opposing the Jumbo Glacier Resort

Recent rally to protect Jumbo from resort development - photo courtesy of Wildsight The FMCBC submitted a letter today to Premier Christy Clark and several ministers urging the government to deny renewal of Jumbo Glacier Resort's environmental assessment certificate and to dissolve the Jumbo Resort Municipality. Many of those who are opposed to the resort are concerned about wildlife conservation and legal issues surrounding the proposed [...]

2020-05-02T04:07:14-07:00October 7th, 2014|Advocacy|0 Comments

FMCBC comments on BC Parks Ski Resort Policy Intentions Paper

Backcountry users on Cypress The FMCBC submitted comments to BC Parks on their Ski Resort Policy Intentions Paper.  A Ski Resort Policy is being developed by BC Parks to provide guidance for the three commercial ski resorts (Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour and E.C. Manning) located within the provincial parks system.  This policy will provide direction for the management and administration of park use permits which authorize ski [...]

2020-05-02T04:10:31-07:00July 9th, 2014|Advocacy, FMCBC News|0 Comments

FMCBC comments on the South Chilcotin and Big Creek Provincial Parks Draft Plan

The FMCBC submitted comments to BC Parks on the draft plan they have developed for the South Chilcotin and Big Creek Provincial Parks.   The public comment period for this plan is open until May 30th. The FMCBC was involved in the Lillooet LRMP and other planning processes that resulted in the designation of the area as South Chilcotin and Big Creek Provincial Parks.  Our members have used [...]

2020-05-02T04:11:31-07:00May 29th, 2014|Advocacy, FMCBC News|0 Comments
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