South Coast Conservation Program

An endangered land snail

One of the largest terrestrial snails, the Oregon Forestsnail, is an endangered gastropod whose Canadian population is restricted to southwest BC. Image credit: Pamela Zevit

A rare ecosystem

Tiny floral predators, sundews are often an indicator of the presence of sphagnum bogs, an ancient and rare type of wetland ecosystem. Image credit: Pamela Zevit

Our rarest frog

The Oregon Spotted Frog is found in only a handful of populations in the Fraser Valley of BC's South Coast. Image credit: Ryan Cloutier

A Biodiversity Hotspot

Upland forests represent some of the most bio-diverse ecosystems for plants as well as wildlife on the South Coast

The Stawamus Chief along with the Squamish River are sacred spaces to the First Nations of the Squamish/Lillooet area as well as being a a recreational destination in Howe Sound. Image credit: Pamela Zevit

The Coastline

Coastal sand ecosystems are one of the rarest ecological communities left on the South Coast. Image Credit Tamsin Baker

Still Waters

Wetlands and still waters like Maria Slough represent some of the most important remaining habitat for the critically endangered Oregon Spotted Frog. Image Credit: Monica Pearson

A Glacial Relic

Found in only a few watersheds on BC's South Coast, the Salish Sucker is relic from the last glaciation, part of a group known as the "Chehalis Fauna". Image credit: Mike Pearson

Biggest of the Smallest

BC's largest shrew, Pacific Water Shrew is at the northern end of its North American range on the South Coast. Image credit: Dennis Knopp

A Coastal Icon

The statuesque Great Blue Heron is an iconic sight on BC's coast. Two subspecies occur in British Columbia, the coastal faninni ssp. being found on the South Coast. Image credit: Winnu (Flickr)

LATEST SCCP NEWS

New South Coast Identification Guides

The SCCP is pleased to announce the release of two more species identification guides for the South Coast of BC. The new guides are Salamanders & Newts, and Owls. Go to the SCCP's page on identifying wildlife to also find these and links to other useful resources such as the already existing...

Cheam Lake Nature Fest

The SCCP is celebrating the wildlife and species at risk of Cheam Lake Regional Park with many of our partners! Join us for a fun-filled family event with lots to see and do. Saturday, Sept. 30th from 10am to 2pm. For details go HERE.

Species at Risk Rally in the Valley

Join the SCCP and our partners on Sept 13th, 2017 to find out what is happening with species at risk recovery and conservation planning. The afternoon will be a unique opportunity to network and connect with experts involved in species at risk recovery. It will include a range of...

Announcing SCCP's South Coast Species at Risk Series

The SCCP is pleased to unveil a new resource to help answer your questions on species at risk identification and best practices for BC's South Coast! Our new Species at Risk Series brings together frequently asked questions, and the best places for answers about our local species at risk! ...

Announcing the Conservation Connections Series!

The SCCP is pleased to announce our Conservation Connections Series with events covering a wide range of conservation and species at risk related topics! Starting in March 2017, these free events will happen across the South Coast over the next few years. All will be welcome! See...

Species at Risk Identification on the go! Use our app to browse images and general information about species at risk for the South Coast and beyond!

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