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Jul 27, 2015
August 2015: Ian McTaggart-Cowan’s long life (1910-2010) was filled with a series of impressive achievements. He was a founding member of the Nature Trust of BC, an assistant curator and biologist at the Royal BC Museum, professor and department head of Zoology at UBC and, at one time, the most... Read more
Jul 21, 2015
Please see the following message from the Climate Action Secretariat for how you can participate in the formation of BC's new climate policies by providing comments and suggestions. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Good Morning, I am writing to let you know that the Ministry of Environment started its engagement process today regarding development... Read more
Jul 17, 2015
The College Council is recommending a dues increase for some membership categories, effective in 2016. RPBios, RBTechs, and Retired members are eliglble to vote on the referendum question to set 2016 dues from July 17 to August 28. These eligible voting members should have recieved an email notificaiton on July... Read more
Jul 06, 2015
College members have until July 16th to purchase a digital signature service from the third-party provider Notarius at the discounted sign-up fee of $40 (regular $140). Learn more about digital signatures.Read more
Jun 30, 2015
New issue of College Matters released with articles on regulatory updates, the College's role in advocacy, featured employer Summit Environmental Consultants Inc., new member profiles, and more.Read more
Jun 11, 2015
The College is pleased to announce the release of four short videos produced with support from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training. These videos explain the regulatory role of the College and highlight the competency and professionalism of College members, as well as the diversity of applied biology... Read more
Jun 11, 2015
Selected videos of presentations and panel discussions from the College's 2015 Conference are now available, as well as a photo gallery from the event. Check back next week for more Conference videos.Read more
Jun 08, 2015
The Auditor General of BC has released a report concerning the government's management of cumulative effects associated with past, present, and potential future resource development.Read more
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May 14, 2015
The BC government recently approved implementation of the Environmental Mitigation Policy and Procedures (EMP) for use in natural resource sectors. Carrie Nugent, RPBio, and Standards and Guidelines Specialist and Laura Darling , RPBio, and Policy Specialist/Unit Head with the Ecosystem Conservation Section of the BC Ministry of Environment will introduce... Read more
Apr 28, 2015
Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) “Enhancing Competitiveness in a Changing Climate” program facilitates the development and sharing of knowledge, tools and practices which assist decision-makers in the analysis and implementation of adaptation measures. The Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation Division (CCIAD) works to advance the leading edge of adaptation to climate... Read more
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