Sunshine Coast Conservation Association

💧 When was the last time you thought about where your drinking water comes from?

Water doesn’t simply appear when we turn on the tap.

Every drop begins its journey in a healthy watershed; our forests, wetlands, streams and underground aquifers working together to collect, store and naturally filter water before it reaches our homes.

As water conservation regulations return this summer, it’s a timely reminder that protecting our watersheds is just as important as conserving water.

Healthy watersheds:
🌲 Store and filter water naturally
🐟 Support fish and wildlife habitat
💙 Help reduce flooding and drought impacts
🚰 Provide clean drinking water for our communities

Water may be one of the least expensive utilities we pay for, but its true value is immeasurable.

Learn more about how watersheds work and why they’re worth protecting by visiting our latest blog and exploring the watershed infographic on our website.

🌿 Your voice can help shape the future of parks, recreation, and culture on the Sunshine Coast.

The District of Sechelt is inviting community members to review the draft Community Services Master Plan and share their thoughts before July 17.

Whether you enjoy spending time on local trails, beaches, parks, community events, recreation programs, or cultural spaces, your feedback will help guide future planning and investments that benefit our entire community.

Take a few minutes to review the draft plan and complete the survey. Every perspective helps build a stronger, more connected Sunshine Coast. 💚

🗓️ Survey closes: July 17, 2026

🔗 Visit YourSaySechelt.ca or scan the QR code to participate.

🌊 CELEBRATION DAY IS ALMOST HERE 🌊 This Sunday, June 14, Mission Point Park in Davis Bay transforms into a vibrant ocean celebration filled with community, connection, creativity, conservation, music, food, and hands-on experiences for all ages. 💙 Join us from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM for the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival Community Celebration @sunshinecoastconservation @sunshinecoastbc a free, family-friendly gathering created to celebrate the waters, wildlife, cultures, and communities that make the Salish Sea so extraordinary. ✨ What to expect: 🐋 Opening beach welcome with Alfonso Salinas of the shíshálh Nation 🌊 Intertidal beach walk with PODS 🐟 Live forage fish sampling demonstration with Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish 🎶 Music and festival atmosphere all day with DJ BuzyB 🧺 Picnic and gathering spaces overlooking the ocean 🍦 Local food, treats, and refreshments from Sun Dogs Eatery + Little Spoon Ice Cream 🌿 Ocean stewardship booths, citizen science, art activities, climate action groups, marine conservation organizations, and interactive experiences for all ages 🎧 Whale songs and immersive ocean soundscapes inside Mission Point House 🎟️ FREE festival raffle featuring incredible prizes and experiences from generous local businesses and community supporters Meet ocean champions from organizations including SCCA, CPAWS-BC, Ocean Legacy Foundation, Georgia Strait Alliance, Pacific Wild, BC Wildfire Service, Watershed Sentinel, My Sea to Sky, BlueAct Marine Society, Sunshine Coast Arts Council, and many more. This celebration is about more than just an event — it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate and protect the coast we love. Whether you come for the beach walks, the ocean education, the music, the art, the food, or simply to spend time by the sea, there’s something here for everyone. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your reusable water bottle. Come celebrate the ocean with us. 🌎💙 📍 Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, Sunshine Coast 🗓 Sunday, June 14 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM 🎟 Free admission #SunshineCoastOceanFestival #WorldOceansDay #SalishSea #OceanConservatio

https://www.coastreporter.net/local-arts/sunshine-coast-ocean-festival-dives-into-deep-questions-good-news-12376326

Sunshine Coast Ocean festival dives into deep questions, good news This year, the seven-day event, held from June 8 to 14, features an increased quotient of Indigenous insight and collaboration from shíshálh Nation contributors.