Marine Parks Stories
Fundraising for Desolation Sound – Prideaux Haven property successful
The BC Parks Foundation announced that the fundraising of $1.25 million to protect 100 acres of coastal forest and nearly one kilometre of untouched shoreline in Prideaux Haven was successful. The Marine Parks Forever Society contributed $ 100,000 to this effort. With the Wilson 5 Foundation’s matching gift, the $2.5 million to purchase the property are secured for conservation. Details […]
Jervis Inlet Power Line Removal and Marine Traffic Closure – Update
Update on the Jervis Inlet and Agamemnon Channel Power Line Replacement Project, including the confirmed schedule for transmission line removal over Jervis Inlet, the dates of the marine traffic closure, and information about the Sunshine Coast Trail closures that are required to ensure public and crew safety while we complete this critical work.
“Underwater Sound” – Presentation by Tom Dakin
Tom Dakin, Ph.D., the Chief Scientist for Sea to Shore Systems Ltd., gave an excellent presentation at the last Council meeting on underwater sound, explaining how marine animals use sound for communication, navigation, finding food, and other vital functions, and how human-made noise impacts marine life.
Whale-safe boating course is available only
Calling all boaters in coastal BC—whether you paddle, sail, or motor, it’s time to make the water safer for everyone, including marine mammals. As someone who signed up for our Alert List, we are letting you know FIRST. The Whale-Safe Boating Course is NOW available! Launched today, this free online course gives recreational boaters the knowledge they need to be safe, […]
Southern Resident Killer Whales management measures
The SRKW management measures to protect our ORCAs are in place again since June 1st.
BC Marine Trails website
The BC Marine Trails website Kayak Resources, BC coast, Kayak Map, Paddling Vancouver is a very interesting resource also for motorized recreational boaters.
Crowdfunding Campaign Protects Large Waterfront Property on Saturna Island – including a contribution from MPFS
by BC Parks Foundation February 3, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – Thanks to an extraordinary community effort, 372 acres of pristine waterfront on Saturna Island will now be protected forever. This rare property, nestled beside the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, boasts more than three kilometers of coastline, pockets of old-growth, and Garry Oak meadows—comprising one of British Columbia’s […]
BC Parks marine user research survey
BC Parks wants to speak with people who go boating on B.C.’s coastal waters and who visit marine parks by means of a survey:
Iconic Area On BC’s Central Coast Now Protected Forever
A historically important and ecologically rich area about 100 kilometres north of Vancouver Island on the BC coast is now protected in perpetuity, thanks to a generous donation from the Tula Foundation’s Eric Peterson and Christina Munck.
