Environmental Management

The following links provide problem-solving solutions and regulatory information on the environment for local governments and First Nations.

Please note that the Province of British Columbia is not responsible for the material and/or content presented on any non-provincial government site listed below.

Resources

BC Parks
Establishes parks, ecological reserves and protected areas to ensure many nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural values are preserved.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/legacy.html

CommunityFutures.com
Lists over 200 community programs that are searchable by category, sector, and organization. These pages provide information on sources of funding and support primarily for social, economic, and environmental community development initiatives in rural areas, however the programs are not necessarily exclusive to rural.
http://www.communityfutures.com/cms/Funding_Sources.2.0.html

Community Energy and Emissions Inventory
Provides community energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions inventory reports for all BC local governments.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/climate/reduce-ghg/ceei-reports.htm

Community Energy and Emissions Planning Guide
Describes the purpose and content of a community energy and emissions plan, its benefits, and how to go about creating one. The guide provides practical tips, examples from BC communities, and links to more detailed information.
http://www.communityenergy.bc.ca/resources-introduction/...

ForedBC
Works with communities to raise awareness about scientific, economic and social concepts that surround environmental issues and their consequences.
http://www.landscapesmag.com/common/main.cfm

Ministry of Environment
Works toward clean, healthy and naturally diverse environment in British Columbia.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/env

Ministry of Forests and Range
Works to strengthen and diversify the forest sector through revitalization, while maintaining high environmental standards, to help ensure long-term jobs and economic benefits.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/for

Stewardship Centre for British Columbia
Supports and advances 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.
http://www.stewardshipcentre.bc.ca/stewardshipcanada/home...