The public is being asked to weigh in on how the Capital Regional District should handle the conservation, development and use of Mount Work Regional Park. Survey for public input closes May 16, 2022. We invite you to help shape the stewardship of our region over the next 15 years.
Read MoreThe Capital Regional District Regional Parks Board is in the process of updating the Regional Parks Strategic Plan and is engaging in public consultation, most recently through an online public survey. In this open letter to the CRD Parks Chair and Board members, Frances Litman, Creatively United for the Planet, brings attention to the misleading aspects of the survey and how this contributes to a lack of transparency and a confusion of intent. Note: upcoming CRD info-sessions March 16 and April 1, 2022.
Read MoreThe Mount Work Coalition (MWC) is a non-profit society established last year to advocate for protection of the Mount Work region to protect it as a recreational and environmental treasure for present and future generations. MWC is run entirely by volunteers. We need your financial support. Please consider donating today.
Read MoreWe call on the BC government to recognize the urgency and alarm that people all over the province are feeling as the climate crisis directly impacts our communities and our health. We call on the provincial government to demonstrate the leadership necessary to confront the climate emergency, and immediately undertake the following 10 actions:
Read MoreWe are so close to saving Mountain Road Forest - 49 Acres of forest in Saanich, BC. Deadline to raise the last bit of funds needed to help CRD buy and preserve this forest is July 20th!
Read MoreClass-A Biosolids are shown to contain many contaminants, yet BC Minister of Environment, George Heyman, is allowing biosolids to be spread in parks, forests and farms - including within the CRD - and relying on out-of-date regulations that do not require testing for or monitoring of these known toxicants. Tell him to stop. Alternatives exist.
Read MoreWe have just a few days left to ensure CRD hears our feedback on the draft Solid Waste Management Plan and their plan to expand Hartland landfill. The liveability of the entire region depends on your feedback. Here’s two easy ways to have your voice heard…
Read MoreCRD just released its draft Solid Waste Management Plan, including plans for a massive landfill expansion. Now is your chance to have your voice heard and demand the CRD be more climate accountable! Here you will find sample letters, key speaking points, CRD contacts, and more…
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