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BC Parks Foundation works with Tahltan and other parties to create BC’s newest Conservancy

A new 3500 hectare conservancy to protect the environment and wildlife in Tahltan territory has been created in an area of northwestern B.C. historically known as the Ice Mountain Lands, adjacent to Mount Edziza Provincial Park. The BC Parks Foundation worked in partnership with Tahltan Central Government, the Province of BC, Skeena Resources Limited, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada to create the Edziza Conservancy. "Mount Edziza and [...]

admin2021-04-08T14:43:07-07:00April 8th, 2021|Blog, Recreation and Conservation|0 Comments

Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review
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Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review

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Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review

Introduction BC Parks is asking for public input on a strategy to control the number of hikers that can hike the popular trail in the summer. The Federation is concerned since this is the first proposed implementation of a day-use reservation system after the the pilot-project last summer. We think that BC Parks is proposing to allow too many people to hike this trail, but the [...]

Jay MacArthur2021-03-20T23:23:26-07:00March 20th, 2021|Advocacy, Blog, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|1 Comment

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

Resources for backcountry recreation groups during COVID-19
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Resources for backcountry recreation groups during COVID-19

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Resources for backcountry recreation groups during COVID-19

Are you an outdoor recreation or backcountry group that’s seeking resources to transition during different reopening phases of COVID-19? The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC has put together some tips, guides, and protocols that include best practices from outdoor member clubs and have been collaboratively built based on recommendations from health professionals and outdoor recreation organizations: Recommended actions to stay safe while restarting group hikes, backcountry [...]

admin2022-07-29T05:26:03-07:00May 17th, 2020|FMCBC News, Trails and Access|2 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