BC Chapter
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The BC Chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada is the oldest and largest chapter. Our office is located in Victoria, B.C., and we have local groups in Victoria, Quadra Island, Haida Gwaii, Coast Mountain, Lower Mainland and Malaspina.
Check out our website: [www.sierraclub.ca/bc]
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Sierra Club BC Chapter Programs
- Forests, Lands and Communities
- Our Fragile Oceans
- Climate Change & Energy
- Healthy Communities
- Mapping Program
- B.C.'s Grassroots Hub
- Nature Outings
- Environmental Education (including collaborating with the Sierra Youth Coalition on the Sustainable High Schools Project!)
Local Groups
Local Groups are made up of 25 or more BC Chapter members located in the same city or region. These members come together for a variety of reasons: concern about a local environmental issue, shared stewardship values, or simply a love of the local surroundings. Or perhaps a combination of all three! Local groups host events, community nights, guest speakers, potlucks, and dances, even parties. Many of them also organize outings such as hiking or kayaking trips. Local groups have their own bylaws and Executive Committee, which serves the role of a board of directors.
Successes
Since 1969, Sierra Club BC has played a leading role in environmental stewardship in this province. Our success is grounded in advocating for science-based policy, supporting solid grassroots initiatives and inspiring passionate commitment to the values of environmental stewardship.
Our accomplishments include:
- Negotiating an historic land use agreement protecting more than two million hectares of the Great Bear Rainforest from logging.
- Bringing home the potential impact of climate change on coastal communities with the release of two flood maps of the Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria.
- Stopping the development of a coal burning power plant on Vancouver Island.
- Helping to create and gain international approval for a certification standard for sustainable forestry (FSC).
- Providing consumers with tools for making informed seafood choices -- helping people choose sustainable seafood.
- Successfully promoting a conservation-based harvesting policy for sockeye salmon.
- Bringing international focus to Clayoquot Sound, now a model for a change in community and First Nations management of our forest.
- Leading the way for protection of over 70,000 hectares of ancient forests on Vancouver Island, including Carmanah, Tahsish and Tsitika/Robson Bight.
Get Involved!
When you join the Sierra Club of Canada, you get:
- A chance to learn more about the environment and how to enjoy and protect it.
- A chance to be part of an effective grassroots team that works actively to protect the environment.
- A chance to meet like-minded people through social activities, member nights, local outings, fundraising events and annual general meetings.
- Local and worldwide outings through our network of chapters and local groups.
- Chapter newsletter - you automatically become a member of a chapter and get background on local issues, book reviews and news of upcoming events and outings.
- SCAN - Sierra Club of Canada's national newsletter
Contact Us
Victoria Office: Sierra Club of Canada, BC Chapter 302-733 Johnson Street Victoria, BC V8W 3C7
Phone: (250) 386-5255 Fax: (250) 386-4453
- General information: info@sierraclub.bc.ca
- Media inquiries: communications@sierraclub.bc.ca
- Website inquiries: webmaster@sierraclub.bc.ca
- Nature outings: info@sierraclub.bc.ca
- Grade K-12 School Programs: schoolprograms@sierraclub.bc.ca
Have an environmental question or concern? Volunteer university students will solve it if you submit it to enviro911@sierraclub.bc.ca
