Projects

Species at Risk Primer is an easy-to use entry point for people wanting to research and learn about species at risk in British Columbia. It provides basic biological and distribution information in lay terms and provides easy access to more detailed information from the Conservation Data Centre (CDC) and other sources. Local government staff, consultants, landowners, citizens groups, non-profit organizations and students should all find it useful. The Species at Risk Primer update project is dev

People love to live in places where water and land meet. Shorelines provide work, recreation, living space, mild climates and wonderful views. People are not the only ones drawn to shorelines. Due to their diverse resources and habitats, shorelines tend to be biologically rich and productive places. Unfortunately, many of the natural features that make shorelines so attractive are often the casualty of human activities. Native trees, shrubs and grasses are cleared to make way for buildings, land

The SCBC Capacity Building Tool can effectively support the valuable work you do in your community. As the importance of stewardship group work grows, it becomes even more critical for organizations like yours to perform effectively and maximize the impact of your resources. This tool provides a strategic process by which stewardship groups can evaluate and measure  their performance in relation to best practices.  Also referred to as the benchmarking tool, this process enables an organization t

(Text take from Executive Summary — Read Full Report) This document provides a plan for The Stewardship Centre for BC (SCBC) to guide its communications efforts over the next two years in support of the organization’s Strategic Plan. The Communications Plan provides an analysis of the public, stakeholder and media environment in which the SCBC will undertake its communications activities. The plan identifies the overriding goals, objectives and target audiences for communications. A strate

(Text taken from Executive Summary of Report – Read Full Report) The Stewardship Centre for B.C. has developed 19 guides known as the Stewardship Series. Eight of these guides were evaluated in a survey of planners throughout B.C. to find out the level of awareness and use of the guides. The Centre is seeking information to determine future directions for already-published and up-coming guides. The survey of 55 planners, environmental managers, and Corporate Administrative Officers from 52