South Coast Conservation Program
Conserving and restoring at risk species and ecosystems on the BC South Coast

Our rarest frog

The Oregon Spotted Frog is found in only a handful of populations in the Fraser Valley of BC's South Coast. Image credit: Irmgard Carter
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From Mountains to Sea

The North Shore's Seymour River watershed typifies the Coastal Western Hemlock zone, the dominant forest type of the South Coast.
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A Biodiversity Hotspot

Elk Mountain in the Fraser Valley is one of a number of hotspots for species at risk and biodiversity in the Fraser Lowlands of the South Coast. Image Credit: Tamsin Baker
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A Sacred Place

The Stawamus Chief along with the Squamish River are sacred spaces to the First Nations of the Squamish/Lillooet area as well as being a a recreational destination in Howe Sound. Image credit: Pamela Zevit
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A globally significant river

The greatest salmon river globally, some sections of the Fraser River like the "Heart of the Fraser" near Agassiz have changed little since first surveyed in the 1800's. Image credit: Pamela Zevit
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The Coastline

Coastal sand ecosystems are one of the rarest ecological communities left on the South Coast. Image Credit Pamela Zevit
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Still Waters

Wetlands and still waters like Maria Slough represent some of the most important remaining habitat for the critically endangered Oregon Spotted Frog. Image Credit: Pamela Zevit
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A Rare Butterfly

Johnson's Hairstreak is dependent on dwarf mistletoe - a parasitic plant which prefers intact stands of hemlock and lodgepole pine. Image credit: Dave Nunnallee
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A Little Understood Plant

Tall bugbane is one of the rarest plants on the South Coast, dependent on specific forest conditions to successfully propagate. Image credit: Brian Klinkenberg
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A Glacial Relic

Found in only a few watersheds on BC's South Coast, the Salish Sucker is relic from the last glaciation, part of a group known as the "Chehalis Fauna". Image credit: Mike Pearson
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A Distinct Turtle

The distribution and genetics of the Pacific Coast Population of Western Painted Turtle, a species of conservation concern is being studied through a partnership with the SCCP. Image credit: Ursula Easterbrook
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Biggest of the Smallest

BC's largest shrew, Pacific Water Shrew is at the northern end of its North American range on the South Coast. Image credit: Dennis Knopp
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A Coastal Icon

The statuesque Great Blue Heron is an iconic sight on BC's coast. Two subspecies occur in British Columbia, the coastal faninni ssp. being found on the South Coast. Image credit: Winnu (Flickr)
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THE SOUTH COAST CONSERVATION PROGRAM

The SCCP is a multi partner conservation program helping facilitate projects and activities to restore and protect species and ecological communities at risk on the South Coast of B.C.

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SCCP Connects Fall 2012: Learning Outcomes

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Invasive Species Strategy for BC Released

Five-year plan to tackle invasive species in B.C. The provincial government, the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia, federal agencies and community organizations have...

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BC's Develop With Care Guidelines Being Updated

After six years, BC's Develop With Care Guidelines are being updated. "Develop with Care 2012: Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in British...

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Learning from the Wetlands Leadership Forum

This past June 28 and 29 the SCCP participated in the ...

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Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Summit a Success!

The Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society on BC's beautiful Sunshine Coast is working with local communities, scientists, and other organizations to create a Biodiversity Strategy for the...

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"Conservation Canines" to the Rescue!

The SCCP has partnered with Heath Smith and the conservation canine corps in a pilot program to use detector dogs to locate...

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Stó:lō Nation Perspectives on Species at Risk

The SCCP is partnering with well known First Nation traditional ecological knowledge expert and artist Carrielynn Victor of the Cheam Band to create a series of outreach pieces on First Nations...

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Golden Pond Habitat Restoration

Improved Habitat for Pacific Water Shrew

The SCCP team took to Golden Pond in the Alouette River watershed to enhance riparian habitat for the endangered Pacific Water Shrew....

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SCCP Workshop Sessions a Success!

The SCCP, with the support of a number of partners and funders has wrapped up 4 successful workshops focused on its 2011 project streams including Western Painted Turtle, Oregon Spotted Frog and...

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