|
|
|
Links to Conservation and Environmental
Resources
Caring for Our Shores: A
Handbook for Coastal Landowners in the Strait of Georgia A Cowichan
Community Land Trust Society (and Marine Ecology Station) publication.
#6 - 55 Station Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1M2
British Columbia Environmental Network
Canadian Wildlife Service - The Canadian Ecological Gifts Program - Improved Income Tax Treatment of Certified Ecological Gifts
Cowichan Valley Naturalists' Society - Naturalists are those who speak for nature because nature cannot speak for itself.
Cowichan Lake Education Centre (CLEC) - dedicated to helping visitors experience nature in a hands-on fashion, to develop an appreciation for the natural and cultural environment, and to understand the need for wise management practices to retain these assets for the use of future generations.
Creekbank - dedicated to advancing preservation and restoration of stream angling environments. Creekbank.com is the flyfishing angler's resource for preservation and restoration of coldwater streams.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Fisheries and Oceans Canada oversees the legislation, management and protection of Canada's Oceans and fisheries.
Earth Charter - The mission of the Initiative going forward is to establish a sound ethical foundation for the emerging global society and to help build a sustainable world based on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace.
Earthfuture - the website for Vancouver Island's, Guy Dauncey's various projects and writings, working towards world sustainability
Envirolink - a grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.
Environment Canada - Green Lane - Environment Canada
Federation of BC Naturalists (FBCN) - “To Know Nature and Keep It Worth Knowing”.
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC - Your complete resource for everything related to Freshwater Fishing and enjoying BC's outdoors.
Friends of Holland Creek - A RECENT SUCCESS STORY! Suburban development and logging threatens the corridor and the Friends of Holland Creek, an ever growing group of Ladysmith citizens, have been successful in raising monies to help preserve and purchase the South Holland Creek Trail Buffer Lands. And who said it couldn't be done!
Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team - In the rainshadow of the Vancouver Island Ranges, one of Canada’s richest ecosystems is also one of its most endangered.
Georgia Strait Alliance - To protect and restore the marine environment and promote the sustainability of Georgia Strait, its adjoining waters and communities . Habitat Conservation Trust - The mission of the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund is to assist in maintaining the health of natural ecosystems and the productivity and richness of species within these ecosystems.
Islands Institute - The Islands Institute aims to link art and survival through interdisciplinary approaches, engaging the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island in creative planning for change.
Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia - #204 - 338 Lower
Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3
Marine Ecology Cantre - Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3 Telephone: (250) 655-1555 Fax: (250) 655-1573 E-mail: MARECO
Nature Cowichan - Your gateway to nature in the Cowichan region.
Northwest Ecosystem Institute - Northwest Ecosystem Institute is dedicated to ecosystem management. Our goal is to enhance sustainability and diversity. Our approach is to integrate ecological research and analysis with resource management decisions.
O.U.R. Eco Village - located on a beautiful 25 acre parcel land near Shawnigan Lake - dedicated to researching and modelling sustainable ways of living which are rooted in social, economic, cultural and ecological well being.
Pacific Streamkeepers Federation - A non-profit society helping streamkeepers take action through support, education, and building partnerships.
Sharing Nature Foundation - Sharing Nature is dedicated to helping people of all ages experience their oneness and harmony with all Life. Established in 1979 by naturalist and author, Joseph Cornell.
The Stewardship Centre for British Columbia (SCBC - To support and advance stewardship activities in British Columbia by providing a centre for information exchange, communications and outreach, and by fostering partnerships and collaboration among those participating in stewardship in BC.
Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Team - Help save a species from extinction
Wildlife Tree Stewardship Initiative (WiTS) - WiTS is an environmental stewardship initiative of the Vancouver Island Region of the Federation of BC Naturalists (FBCN) that aims to create, coordinate, and assist a network of community stewards interested in conserving coastal wildlife tree habitats through volunteer monitoring, landowner agreements, and community education along the Strait of Georgia.
OTHERS
Sqwalks' Environmental news and views for British Columbia Georgia Strait Crossing (GSX) pipeline proposal and energy policy, etc.
John Scull - Board Member of the Cowichan Community Land Trust Society
Jackie Hendrix - CCLT's webmaster and number one fan! Some great links to check out.
Cowichan Community Land Trust Society
Want more information?
Have a suggestion? Duncan, British
Columbia, Canada V9L 1M2 |
Send mail to Jackie with
questions or comments about this web site.
|
