A new coalition is taking aim at B.C. habitat and wildlife policies.
The Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition are calling on the B.C. government to re-establish itself as a world leader in ecological management.
According to the coalition, the province is in a “dire situation for fish, wildlife, and habitat.”
By campaigning for conservation solutions, they aim to strengthen B.C. communities and economies, while protecting the environment.
The group is composed of a wide range of industries, including hunting, fishing, guiding, and tourism.
With partners from 25 organizations, the group claims to represent more than 273,000 British Columbians.
These partners include the B.C. Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia, and the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.
In a press release, they stated that “a lack of investment in fish, wildlife, and habitat management, combined with the impacts of resource extraction and a growing human population has severely reduced the number of species and is jeopardizing the future of B.C.’s natural legacy.”
To learn more about the coalition’s goals, methods, and partners, visit their official website supported by the B.C. Wildlife Federation.
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