Great news! The Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social has endorsed a resolution calling on the Province to give the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy legal teeth. This has been years in the making in collaboration with coastal First Nations & informed by many stakeholders' input. More below! #bcpoli
The Union of BC Municipalities Wants to See the Coastal Marine Strategy Legislated | BlueprintForTheCoast
On December 3, 2025, The Union of BC Municipalities Executive Council endorsed a resolution to legislate the Coastal Marine Strategy.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Great news! The Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social has endorsed a resolution calling on the Province to give the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy legal teeth. This has been years in the making in collaboration with coastal First Nations & informed by many stakeholders' input. More below! #bcpoli
Take action 📣 We need your help to encourage the BC Government to invest in the #CoastalMarineStrategy to ensure its timely implementation. Send a letter and let them know it's important to invest in the wellbeing of coastal ecosystems & the communities that depend on them. Submissions due June 20!
Standing Up for the Coast means Funding the Coast! | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to the BC Government and let them know it's important to invest in the well-being of coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
June 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Take action 📣 We need your help to encourage the BC Government to invest in the #CoastalMarineStrategy to ensure its timely implementation. Send a letter and let them know it's important to invest in the wellbeing of coastal ecosystems & the communities that depend on them. Submissions due June 20!
Derelict vessels, styrofoam pollution, shellfish bed closures, hardened shorelines, and worsening ocean-climate impacts—these are five challenges facing the BC coast, and what the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy commits to doing about them 👇 #OceanWeekCanada
Five ways the BC Coastal Marine Strategy could make a real difference on the Coast
From addressing shellfish bed closures to Styrofoam pollution and more, here are five ways the BC Coastal Marine Strategy could make a real difference on the Coast.
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June 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Derelict vessels, styrofoam pollution, shellfish bed closures, hardened shorelines, and worsening ocean-climate impacts—these are five challenges facing the BC coast, and what the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy commits to doing about them 👇 #OceanWeekCanada
Have you read our latest blog? We whipped up five case studies that outline how the #BC #coastalmarinestrategy plans to address your top #ocean related concerns like hardened shorelines, derelict vessels, and more. ⛵
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5 Case Studies to Understand How BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy can Resolve Top Ocean-Related Concerns | BlueprintForTheCoast
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June 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Have you read our latest blog? We whipped up five case studies that outline how the #BC #coastalmarinestrategy plans to address your top #ocean related concerns like hardened shorelines, derelict vessels, and more. ⛵
blueprintforthecoast.ca/resources/5-...
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The release of BC’s first Coastal Marine Strategy in July 2024 was a significant accomplishment, but a glaring functional gap exists: the strategy needs an accompanying legislative framework to ensure its implementation and accountability over time.
#CoastalMarineStrategy
#Canada 🍁
#CoastalMarineStrategy
#Canada 🍁
Great news! The Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social has endorsed a resolution calling on the Province to give the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy legal teeth. This has been years in the making in collaboration with coastal First Nations & informed by many stakeholders' input. More below! #bcpoli
The Union of BC Municipalities Wants to See the Coastal Marine Strategy Legislated | BlueprintForTheCoast
On December 3, 2025, The Union of BC Municipalities Executive Council endorsed a resolution to legislate the Coastal Marine Strategy.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The release of BC’s first Coastal Marine Strategy in July 2024 was a significant accomplishment, but a glaring functional gap exists: the strategy needs an accompanying legislative framework to ensure its implementation and accountability over time.
#CoastalMarineStrategy
#Canada 🍁
#CoastalMarineStrategy
#Canada 🍁
Coastal habitats and salt marshes like Mermaid Creek in Sidney, BC are disappearing fast. Our case study reveals how current provincial coastal management is failing our ecosystems. We then suggest solutions that the Province can carry out under the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy. #bcpoli
July 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Coastal habitats and salt marshes like Mermaid Creek in Sidney, BC are disappearing fast. Our case study reveals how current provincial coastal management is failing our ecosystems. We then suggest solutions that the Province can carry out under the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy. #bcpoli
Today, local gov leaders at Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities passed a resolution to urge #BCgov to legislate the #CoastalMarineStrategy. 🎉 A strong BC coastal law will ensure that the Strategy is successfully brought to life. www.wcel.org/media-releas... #bcpoli #AVICC
April 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Today, local gov leaders at Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities passed a resolution to urge #BCgov to legislate the #CoastalMarineStrategy. 🎉 A strong BC coastal law will ensure that the Strategy is successfully brought to life. www.wcel.org/media-releas... #bcpoli #AVICC
West Coast Lawyer Michael Bissonnette recently appeared on Radio Sydney to talk about the rapid decline of salt marshes like the Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh in Sidney, BC, the legal and policy gaps that have led to this decline, and how the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy can help turn things around.
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This week's guest is Michael Bissonnette of the non-profit group West Coast Environmental Law. The conversation in this episode focuses on the legal issues surrounding land ownership at the edge of th
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August 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
West Coast Lawyer Michael Bissonnette recently appeared on Radio Sydney to talk about the rapid decline of salt marshes like the Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh in Sidney, BC, the legal and policy gaps that have led to this decline, and how the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy can help turn things around.
Hi, @bsky.app! We’re excited to introduce you to our campaign, Blueprint for the Coast.
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
March 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Hi, @bsky.app! We’re excited to introduce you to our campaign, Blueprint for the Coast.
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
Without legislation to support it, the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy is at risk of becoming yet another well-intentioned plan that never reaches its full potential.
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Tell Your Local Government to Support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES on Resolution NR69: Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy at the Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
September 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Without legislation to support it, the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy is at risk of becoming yet another well-intentioned plan that never reaches its full potential.
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Will the #CoastalMarineStrategy protect ecologically sensitive areas from #shipbreaking? #ECCC & #DFO have abdicated responsibility to the province and they abdicate to the #Feds. Who is accountable for enforcement of #FisheriesAct? 1600% OVER toxic levels, we are being #poisoned. #BaynesSound
February 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Will the #CoastalMarineStrategy protect ecologically sensitive areas from #shipbreaking? #ECCC & #DFO have abdicated responsibility to the province and they abdicate to the #Feds. Who is accountable for enforcement of #FisheriesAct? 1600% OVER toxic levels, we are being #poisoned. #BaynesSound
Have you read BC's #coastalmarinestrategy yet?
Learn how #BC plans to boost #biodiversity, tackle #marine #pollution, and recover nearshore habitats - all while supporting Indigenous coastal management and revitalizing #coastal communities and economies.
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Learn how #BC plans to boost #biodiversity, tackle #marine #pollution, and recover nearshore habitats - all while supporting Indigenous coastal management and revitalizing #coastal communities and economies.
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/e...
March 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Have you read BC's #coastalmarinestrategy yet?
Learn how #BC plans to boost #biodiversity, tackle #marine #pollution, and recover nearshore habitats - all while supporting Indigenous coastal management and revitalizing #coastal communities and economies.
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/e...
Learn how #BC plans to boost #biodiversity, tackle #marine #pollution, and recover nearshore habitats - all while supporting Indigenous coastal management and revitalizing #coastal communities and economies.
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/e...
BC's #CoastalMarineStrategy must be backed by legislation to do its job and ensure a healthy coast. #Saanich and #Langford Councils agree – both passed resolutions this week pushing for a strong BC coastal law 🙌 🌊 #bcpoli
Saanich, Langford push for Coastal Marine Strategy to become 'critical' law
'Strong laws are critical to long-lasting environmental protection,' says attorney
www.saanichnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
BC's #CoastalMarineStrategy must be backed by legislation to do its job and ensure a healthy coast. #Saanich and #Langford Councils agree – both passed resolutions this week pushing for a strong BC coastal law 🙌 🌊 #bcpoli
Blueprint for the Coast (our joint campaign with @cpawsbc.bsky.social) is on Bluesky ☁ Follow to stay up-to-date on our efforts to push for a strong #CoastalMarineStrategy and law!
Hi, @bsky.app! We’re excited to introduce you to our campaign, Blueprint for the Coast.
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
March 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Blueprint for the Coast (our joint campaign with @cpawsbc.bsky.social) is on Bluesky ☁ Follow to stay up-to-date on our efforts to push for a strong #CoastalMarineStrategy and law!
Saanich and Langford recently voted to support enshrining the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 What does this mean for other BC communities and the future of a healthy BC coast and blue economy? Saanich resident and West Coast lawyer @erinrgray.bsky.social explains – watch below! #bcpoli
February 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Saanich and Langford recently voted to support enshrining the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 What does this mean for other BC communities and the future of a healthy BC coast and blue economy? Saanich resident and West Coast lawyer @erinrgray.bsky.social explains – watch below! #bcpoli
This month, local gov officials will vote on a resolution to urge BC to legislate the #CoastalMarineStrategy. This new law is key to protecting the coast! 🌊 Send a letter to your local reps asking them to vote on Resolution NR69 at #UBCM2025! blueprintforthecoast.ca/tell-your-lo... #bcpoli
Tell Your Local Government to Support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES on Resolution NR69: Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy at the Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
September 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This month, local gov officials will vote on a resolution to urge BC to legislate the #CoastalMarineStrategy. This new law is key to protecting the coast! 🌊 Send a letter to your local reps asking them to vote on Resolution NR69 at #UBCM2025! blueprintforthecoast.ca/tell-your-lo... #bcpoli
Staff Lawyers Erin Gray and Stephanie Hewson attended the Howe Sound Community Forum to present on the #CoastalMarineStrategy. It was great to connect with folks working on the economic, enviro, cultural and social wellbeing of the region, and to present on how we envision the CMS progressing!
April 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Staff Lawyers Erin Gray and Stephanie Hewson attended the Howe Sound Community Forum to present on the #CoastalMarineStrategy. It was great to connect with folks working on the economic, enviro, cultural and social wellbeing of the region, and to present on how we envision the CMS progressing!
1/ What happened to BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy?
BC is one of the only coastal jurisdictions in North America without a comprehensive plan to protect its coast.
#bcpoli #ubcm2025 #coastalmarinestrategy
BC is one of the only coastal jurisdictions in North America without a comprehensive plan to protect its coast.
#bcpoli #ubcm2025 #coastalmarinestrategy
September 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
1/ What happened to BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy?
BC is one of the only coastal jurisdictions in North America without a comprehensive plan to protect its coast.
#bcpoli #ubcm2025 #coastalmarinestrategy
BC is one of the only coastal jurisdictions in North America without a comprehensive plan to protect its coast.
#bcpoli #ubcm2025 #coastalmarinestrategy
Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌 #bcpoli
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌 #bcpoli
Without legislation to support it, the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy is at risk of becoming yet another well-intentioned plan that never reaches its full potential.
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Tell Your Local Government to Support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES on Resolution NR69: Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy at the Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌 #bcpoli
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌 #bcpoli
District of Saanich and City of Langford have voted unanimously to push BC to enshrine the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 Healthy coasts are key to thriving communities and strong laws ensure lasting protection. More on the good news: www.wcel.org/media-releas... @cpawsbc.bsky.social #bcpoli
February 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
District of Saanich and City of Langford have voted unanimously to push BC to enshrine the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 Healthy coasts are key to thriving communities and strong laws ensure lasting protection. More on the good news: www.wcel.org/media-releas... @cpawsbc.bsky.social #bcpoli
Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
Without legislation to support it, the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy is at risk of becoming yet another well-intentioned plan that never reaches its full potential.
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Tell Your Local Government to Support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES on Resolution NR69: Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy at the Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
September 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌