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British Columbia Agriculture Council
Addresses cross-commodity issues in agriculture and provides a forum for farmers and ranchers to work together to develop agricultural policies, and advance those policies. It also functions as a watchdog for farmers advising them of emerging local and global developments.
http://www.bcac.bc.ca
Groundwater in British Columbia
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks provides an overview of groundwater resources.
http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wat/gws/gwis.html
Georgia Strait Alliance
Protect and restore the marine environment of Georgia Strait. Includes newsletter, membership details, and resources on many environmental issues including a green boating guide.
http://www.georgiastrait.org/
OceanLink
An interactive information page for the Marine sciences.
http://www.oceanlink.island.net/
Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC)
B.C.'s oldest environmental interest group. Operates an Environmental Resource Centre, lists local environmental events, and initiates various campaigns for better air, water, and land.
http://www.spec.bc.ca/
Ecotrust Canada
Promote conservation-based development as a means to a conservation economy in the coastal temperate rain forests. Information on activities, projects and publications.
http://www.ecotrustcan.org/
Fish Habitat and Enhancement Branch
Agency responsible for the protection and restoration of fish habitat, Salmonid Enhancement Programs, planning, community involvement, and public education programs. Workshop information included. Headquarters in Vancouver.
http://www-heb.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/
British Columbia Geological Survey
Information about geology, mining, and related research activities around the province.
http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geolsurv/de...
Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program and Fraser River Estuary Management Program
Resource site for BIEAP and FREMP partners, stakeholders, and the general public to further sustainable management of Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River Estuary. Publications, plans, project and event details, and maps.
http://www.bieapfremp.org/
Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program
Project to conserve dwindling coastal wildlife tree habitats through volunteer monitoring, landowner agreements, and community education along the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island. Includes background, list of sponsors, and volunteer details.
http://www.wildlifetree.org/
Salmon: Spirit of the Land and Sea
Photographic expedition on the biology of Pacific wild salmon in the coastal waters and rivers of British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest.
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/salmon/
Salmon River Enhancement Society
Non-profit society aiming to protect and enhance the natural resources of the Salmon River Watershed in Langley. Includes documents, publications, list of activities and directors, events, and contact information.
http://www.salmonriver.org/
Government of British Columbia: Climate Change
News, detailed environmental reports and related policy documents including the report "Indicators of Climate Change in BC" is available in PDF format or to view by topic area with technical background papers and references for each topic.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/air/climate/index...
Geochemical Surveys in British Columbia
Geochemical databases from the BC Geological Survey, including data from lake sediment, till, and regional geochemical surveys.
http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geolsurv/ge...
British Columbia Conservation Foundation
Offers projects list, events, reports and an image gallery.
http://www.bccf.com/
Vancouver Bioinformatics User Group
An association of researchers, professionals and students who have an interest in the field of bioinformatics. Background, meetings, directions and contact details.
http://vanbug.org/
Fish Passage Structures on the Fraser River
Description of the engineering restoration of salmon resources after being devastated by rock slide during railway construction from 1912-1914.
http://www.saxvik.ca/
Bear Aware
Information to teach and motivate people living in bear country BC about how to reduce and prevent problems with grizzly and black bears. A stewardship conservation education program for communities in bear habitat.
http://www.bearaware.bc.ca
Kamloops Wildlife Park
Assists the preserving the threatened and endangered species through education, captive breeding and rehabilitation.
http://www.kamloopswildlife.org/
British Columbia Environmental Network
Network of community-based environmental organizations around the province. Advocates environmental responsibility and community participation in activities leading to ecological sustainability. Issues profiles, directory of member organizations, and other information.
http://bcen.bc.ca
Watertalk
An online forum for BC groups and individuals who wish to communicate with others about protecting and restoring water quality.
http://www.watertalk.org/
Michael Smith Laboratories
Offers research projects in molecular genetics, fermentation and bio-process engineering, synthesis and sequencing, protein analysis, cell culture and downstream processing, biomolecular thermodynamics and production of gene knock-outs. Located in Vancouver.
http://www.michaelsmith.ubc.ca/
Recycling Council of British Columbia
Nonprofit organization committed to waste avoidance. Site has information about recycling, household hazardous waste, and the BC materials exchange.
http://www.rcbc.bc.ca/
Friends of the Nemaiah Valley
Society determined to preserve ecologically sensitive natural environments from destructive human activities such as industrial resource extraction, road building and other similar developments.
http://www.fonv.ca/
BC Lake Stewardship Society
Non-profit resource network for people and groups interested in lake issues and lake stewardship. Includes background information, newsletter, event calendar, and regional contact information.
http://www.bclss.org/
British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club
Individuals interested in the investigation of various animals as yet unidentified by science. Includes publications, membership details, links, and animal profiles.
http://www.bcscc.ca/
BC BioFleet Project
Promotes the use of biodiesel in British Columbia. Lists upcoming workshops, introductory information on biodiesel, suppliers, and a biodiesel fleet managers handbook.
http://bcbiofleet.ca/
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