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New publication: trail guidelines to minimize disturbance to and conflict with large carnivores
ORCBC has worked with McElhanney to create new trail development guidelines to minimize disturbance to and conflict with large carnivores.
ORCBC receives $10M contribution to support volunteer groups
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) will receive $10 million from the provincial government as a one-time grant to support community-based volunteer recreation groups with improving access to outdoor recreation.
ORCBC disappointed in the continuation of the BC Parks day-use pass program
ORCBC voices disappointment that BC Parks Day-Use Pass Program will continue in three of the province’s most popular parks this season.
New ORCBC Job Opportunity
We are looking for a new team member to support with social media and communications, fundraising and annual initiatives such as BC Trails Day.
ORCBC 2023 AGM - request for nominations and resolutions
The Outdoor Recreation Council's 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, Jun 24, 2023, at 9 am PT. We seek nominations for our board of directors and resolutions from our members.
The Future of Recreation: A force for good
“Don’t love it to death.” It is a rallying cry echoing across B.C. that translates to a realization that the way we attract visitors and steer their behaviour needs to change. In the Sea to Sky Region, the call for a paradigm shift is literal.
Budget 2023: What we know so far
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy finished her budget speech earlier this afternoon. Here is what we know so far.
Province paves the way for forest and land management paradigm shift
ORCBC attended the Multi-Sectoral Old Growth Forum in Vancouver on Feb. 6-7 to learn about efforts by the Province of B.C., in partnership with First Nations, to implement the 14 recommendations identified in the Old Growth Strategic Review (OGSR) and develop a new Declaration on Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity.
ORCBC Story Series
From access to nature to apps and AI, the evolution of trail construction to electric power, this story series looks at how recreation will change and evolve over the short and long term.
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This story series explores the connection between climate change and recreation. Through conversations with scientists, advocates, land managers, recreationists, and more, we look at how a warming world and more extreme weather is impacting the activities we love. But more than glum news, we’re interested in how the recreation industry is already hard at work preparing for change, reducing the impacts, and actively trying to slow global warming.
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In this story series, we feature recreation organizations that are advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through trail and outdoor recreation projects. We hope these stories inspire other community groups to contribute to advancing reconciliation in a meaningful and positive way, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the outdoor recreation activities we love.
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In a time when trails, roads, campgrounds, rivers and lakes are busier than ever, it’s important to remember that it takes a community to make fun possible. This story series profiles the people who work behind the scenes in B.C., so you can have that special moment today.