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FMCBC submits budget recommendations for BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC
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FMCBC submits budget recommendations for BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC

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FMCBC submits budget recommendations for BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC

The FMCBC requested increased funding and staff for BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) via a budget submission report to the Province of BC in June. The BC Government, through the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, sought views of British Columbians on their priorities for the next provincial 2021-2022 budget. View the full report here to learn more. Thank you to [...]

Jay MacArthur2020-07-22T21:25:30-07:00July 22nd, 2020|Advocacy, Blog, FMCBC News, Member News, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments

BC Parks Needs More Funding
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BC Parks Needs More Funding

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BC Parks Needs More Funding

For years, the FMCBC, along with countless other outdoor recreation and conservation organizations from across BC, have been urging the provincial government to increase funding to BC Parks. There is no debate: Increased visitation to our provincial parks is a good thing, benefiting our: Economy Citizens – health, well-being & resilience Environment Species at risk We've put together a presentation with all the facts and details on [...]

admin2020-05-22T15:58:57-07:00December 11th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

2019 UBCM Resolutions
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2019 UBCM Resolutions

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2019 UBCM Resolutions

The following resolutions were considered at the 2019 UBCM Convention, and are of particular interest to FMCBC members: B45 Funding for BC Parks Management (Pemberton) Whereas the negative impacts to lower mainland Provincial parks and Crown Land recreation areas continue to occur due to increasing tourism and limited funding; Therefore, be it resolved that that the Province be requested to allocate additional funding to managing BC Parks, [...]

admin2020-05-02T02:51:09-07:00September 30th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

Public Owned Recreational Trail at Risk
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Public Owned Recreational Trail at Risk

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Public Owned Recreational Trail at Risk

From the Trails Society of BC - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 9, 2019 PUBLIC OWNED RECREATIONAL TRAIL AT RISK Columbia and Western Rail Trail is part of The Great Trail of Canada (formally known as the Trans Canada Trail) Recreation Sites and Trails BC is proposing to cancel the recreation trail designation for a 67km section of the Columbia and Western Rail Trail and turn it [...]

admin2020-05-02T02:57:37-07:00August 12th, 2019|Advocacy, Trails and Access|0 Comments

FAQ – FrontCounter BC Land Act Tenures
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FAQ – FrontCounter BC Land Act Tenures

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FAQ – FrontCounter BC Land Act Tenures

Who is FrontCounter BC? FrontCounter BC provides a single point of contact service to help you learn about and apply for licences, permits, registrations and other authorizations required to utilize the Province’s natural resources. FrontCounter BC also takes in natural resource applications for pre-screening, and when they meet certain criteria, sends them to the appropriate natural resource department for technical review and decision. Learn more by reading What [...]

admin2021-07-27T12:53:05-07:00June 20th, 2019|Advocacy, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|1 Comment