Land Use Team
The team works on several fronts to improve local land use planning capacity. Focus in recent years as been on providing baseline scientific information to local governments, providing technical support to planners, including up to date maps of sensitive ecosystems. Projects include:
- Assisting the Similkameen Valley Planning Society with the “Sustainable Similkameen” project
- Initiating “Keeping Nature in Our Future” biodiversity conservation strategy
- Environmental planning support to local governments
Contact Information
Team Lead: Tasha Sargent, Grasslands Conservation Council & Jan Kirkby, Canadian Wildlife Service
Email: tasha.sargent@bcgrasslands.org or jan.kirkby@ec.gc.ca
Questions? Contact us with any questions by calling: (250) 490-8225
What's New?
- New SOSCP Guide to Establishing a Regional Conservation Fund
- Union of BC Municipalities endorse policies protecting the environment
- Nature Conservancy of Canada wins award for Darkwoods project
- H-2-Oh! The amazing story of water at Penticton Museum
- Twin Lakes Ranch – only $300,000 needed to secure property
- Wineries support South Okanagan conservation