The Douglas Channel
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The Douglas Channel, nestled in the central coast of BC, is one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems of the province.
The Future of Our Coast: British Columbians Rally Around Marine Protected Areas
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93% of British Columbians view marine conservation as a key pillar for the development and sustainability of the province’s coastal economy.
40,000 Hectares of Indigenous Territory Near Port McNeil is Now a Protected Area
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40,000 hectares of Kwikwasuti’nuxw Haxwa’mis ancestral land have been declared an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area.