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The Future of Recreation: A force for good
“Don’t love it to death.” It is a rallying cry echoing across B.C. that translates to a realization that the way we attract visitors and steer their behaviour needs to change. In the Sea to Sky Region, the call for a paradigm shift is literal.
Budget 2023: What we know so far
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy finished her budget speech earlier this afternoon. Here is what we know so far.
Province paves the way for forest and land management paradigm shift
ORCBC attended the Multi-Sectoral Old Growth Forum in Vancouver on Feb. 6-7 to learn about efforts by the Province of B.C., in partnership with First Nations, to implement the 14 recommendations identified in the Old Growth Strategic Review (OGSR) and develop a new Declaration on Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity.
Climate change and recreation: When will you go out in the woods today
Global warming is changing how and when we play. Without a proactive response, we’re setting ourselves up for an unpleasant surprise.
Working in a Good Way: The Story Trail to reviving culture
The BC Parks Foundation and First Nations connect modern technology and ancient knowledge .
Climate change and recreation: What you can do
Over the last several months of research, interviews and writing about how different recreation-oriented groups are preparing, mitigating and adapting to climate change, there is one question I haven’t asked or answered. It may be the most important point.
Updated BC Parks reservation system open but doesn’t work for all
This week, the BC Parks campsite reservation system opened with a four-month rolling booking window, which means reservations are open for early May.
Outdoor recreation in BC at a turning point
This week a coalition of 40 organizations and businesses sent a letter to new Premier David Eby, calling on the B.C. Government to increase public spending in Budget 2023 to support the outdoor sector and B.C.'s communities.
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.