Registration is now open for the BC’s South Coast 2025 species at risk annual info sharing and networking event taking place on Wednesday November 5, 2025!
The South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) is pleased to offer our annual opportunity to connect with experts involved in the conservation of biodiversity and species at risk. The event includes lunch, and a range of interesting speakers mixed in with networking activities and discussion.
Cost: $15/person (plus $1.53 in non-refundable fees). Cost includes lunch. Registration required.
Registration Deadline: Noon, Monday, November 3
Location: Fort Langley Senior’s Hall, 23022 88 Ave, Township of Langley, BC
Questions? Email tamsin@sccp.ca
Speaker List:
Laurie Bates-Frymel, Senior Planner (Environment) with Metro Vancouver to present on “Planning for a Regional Natural Infrastructure Network”. The presentation will delve into the collaborative work to identify and plan for a Regional Natural Infrastructure Network across Metro Vancouver. Her presentation will also highlight upcoming initiatives that will explore innovative tools and deliver implementation guidelines to strengthen ecosystem connectivity — helping to realize a biodiverse and resilient region.
Julie Wray, Invertebrate Conservation Biologist with BC’s Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource to present on “Stewardship Best Management Practices for Invertebrate Species at Risk”. The presentation will highlight existing tools to identify habitat requirements and factors influencing the distribution of invertebrate species at risk in B.C. and the threats causing their declines. Details will be provided on appropriate methods for surveys, inventory and monitoring for a broad range of taxonomic groups, and best management practices to mitigate threats to invertebrate populations. It will conclude by highlighting future plans for virtual information sessions and in-person field-based training opportunities.
Steve Clegg, Land Stewardship Manager with the S.A.Y. Lands Office (the land management office for the Sq’ewqéyl (Skowkale), Áthelets (Aitchelitz), and Yeqwyeqwí:ws (Yakweakwioose) First Nations in Chilliwack), to be discussing their land stewardship initiatives. Details to be added shortly.
Andrea Tanaka, Habitat Planner with the Canadian Wildlife Service/Environment and Climate Change Canada, to be providing updates on CWS/ECCC initiatives. Details to be added shortly.