Thu, 20 Mar 2014

HCTF Board Changes

This month, we welcomed a new HCTF Board member – and welcomed back a familiar face. Brenda Nelson was appointed as the representative for the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia, replacing Anna Fontana. Al Martin has returned to the Board as the BC Wildlife Federation representative, replacing Les Husband. Both Anna and Les served as volunteer HCTF Board members for over a decade, and each brought a tremendous range of experience and knowledge regarding natural resource issues. Their experience served the Foundation extremely well, and we thank them for their commitment to sustaining the fish and wildlife resources of this province. While they are no longer members of the HCTF Board, we know that they will continue to work hard for conservation in BC. Good luck!

Fri, 7 Mar 2014

2014-15 Preliminary List of Approved Projects

The preliminary list of approved HCTF Enhancement & Restoration projects is available here. Please note these projects are approved in principle only and may have funding conditions and/or budget adjustments. You will receive official notification of your project’s funding status as well as the reviewer’s comments and any funding conditions in the next few weeks.

Mon, 3 Mar 2014

Acquisition Grant Application Deadline March 31st

a1sx2_HCTF_Elkink_View_View_to_states.jpgWe are four weeks away from the deadline for submitting an HCTF acquisition grant application.

Each year, HCTF provides grants to organizations seeking funds to acquire land with high conservation values, so that these values may be protected in perpetuity. Last year, an HCTF acquisition grant enabled the Nature Conservancy of Canada to purchase Elkink South Block in the South Okanagan.

Read more about HCTF’s past acquisition projects, or find out how to apply>>

Wed, 19 Feb 2014

HCTF Education Launches New Website

The new HCTF Education website is now live! Learn about our education programs, grants, and initiatives to support educators and youth in environmental learning, outdoor field experiences and conservation in BC. View Site >>

HCTF Education

Tue, 28 Jan 2014

BIRPP Deadline January 31st

A reminder that the deadline for Burrard Inlet Restoration Pilot Program (BIRPP) applications is this Friday, January 31st at 4:30 PM PST.

MacKay Creek after habitat restoration

BIRPP is a groundbreaking program that invests creative sentencing money into projects that restore habitat at the site of impact. You can read more about the program and BIRPP grant recipients here.

Applications for BIRPP funding must be submitted using the same procedure and forms as our enhancement & restoration grants. When you are ready to fill out your application, go to HCTF OnLine.

Fri, 24 Jan 2014
Tags: Stewardship

Good Neighbours Project Wins HCTF Silver Award

HAT President Pia Archibald and Stewardship Coordinator Todd Carnahan accept an HCTF Silver Award for the Good Neighbours Project

 

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation was pleased to present the Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) with a Silver Award for the Good Neighbours Project at their AGM last Wednesday.

HAT is a land trust operating in Greater Victoria that aims to help citizens better understand and care for habitats within the region. Their Good Neighbours program assists property owners in meeting their land use needs while simultaneously protecting some of Canada’s rarest habitats.

Each year, HAT focuses its outreach services on a different region of Capital Regional District. Their engagement of neighbours and students in science-based demonstration projects benefits local ecosystems and creates lasting networks within communities.

The HCTF Silver Award is just the latest accolade for Good Neighbours Program – it has also won a CRD Ecostar Award. For more information on this program and how you can become involved, visit HAT’s website

 

HAT Millstream Good Neighbours Project