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Climate change and nature connection
I had hoped, like everyone else, that this summer would be different. With the Covid-19 vaccine readily available, a great weight had been lifted. I was looking forward to a summer spent hiking with friends and enjoying the natural beauty of British Columbia.
A Guide to Birdwatching in BC
Keep an eye out for BC’s feathered flyers, here’s a guide for those interested in birdwatching within British Columbia.
Feedback on BC’s Economic Plan
ORCBC was invited to give feedback to the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation on how the province can build a successful economic plan.
Unplugging from social media and reconnecting nature
How can we take back our attention from social media? It’s not easy; for myself and I’m sure many others, the Internet is ever-present.
New responsibility code aims to make British Columbians better campers
BC’s parks and campgrounds have seen an influx of new visitors, some with little to no previous camping experience.
New investments needed to create improved access to nature
ORCBC is encouraged to see recognition of the need for increased investments in outdoor recreation by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.
BC Parks plans a positive first step but does little to resolve real issues, outdoor recreation group says
BC Parks released its plans this morning for how it will strike a balance between managing the increasing interest among British Columbians in enjoying BC’s parks this summer with coping with the environmental and cultural impacts.
BC Government supportive of working with the US to remove defunct Enloe Dam on the Similkameen River
An obsolete dam south of Osoyoos across the US border has taken another step forward towards its potential removal.
ORCBC Story Series
This new series focuses on the many benefits – some well known, many less so – that outdoor recreation brings to people, communities and the province. .
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From access to nature to apps and AI, the evolution of trail construction to electric power, this story series looks at how recreation will change and evolve over the short and long term.
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In this story series, we feature recreation organizations that are advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through trail and outdoor recreation projects.
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This story series explores the connection between climate change and recreation. Through conversations with scientists, advocates, land managers, recreationists, and more, we look at how a warming world and more extreme weather is impacting the activities we love. But more than glum news, we’re interested in how the recreation industry is already hard at work preparing for change, reducing the impacts, and actively trying to slow global warming.
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In a time when trails, roads, campgrounds, rivers and lakes are busier than ever, it’s important to remember that it takes a community to make fun possible. This story series profiles the people who work behind the scenes in B.C., so you can have that special moment today.