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BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) |
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BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) -
Burnaby,
The BCWF is a province-wide voluntary conservation organization of
hunters, anglers and recreational shooters, representing all British
Columbians whose aims are to protect, enhance and promote the wise use of
the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. |
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BEST - Better Environmentally Sound
Transportation |
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BEST - Better
Environmentally Sound Transportation -
Greater Vancouver,
BESTs' mission is to make our communities healthier places to live by
promoting sustainable transportation and land-use planning, and supporting
pedestrian, cycling and transit-oriented neighborhoods. |
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Birds on the Bay |
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Birds on the Bay -
Boundary Bay - Semiamhoo Bay,
Birds on the Bay is an annual celebration focused on raising public
awareness and knowledge of Boundary Bay's international designation as an
Important Bird Area. This program identifies, protects and monitors a
network of vital habitats for the conservation of bird populations and
biodiversity around the world. |
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Burns Bog Conservation Society |
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Burns Bog Conservation
Society -
Delta,
Burns Bog is located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. It is the
largest undeveloped urban landmass in North America and is home to many
beautiful and rare plants and animals. |
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Burrowing Owl Conservation Society
of BC |
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Burrowing Owl
Conservation Society of BC -
Vancouver,
Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC strives to re-establish
self-sustaining populations of these provincially-endangered birds within
their natural historic range in British Columbia... establish and maintain
stewardship programs for the conservation and enhancement of burrowing owl
populations and their habitats within BC... support and/or promote
activities related to grassland and species habitat enhancement in BC. |
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CanadianRainForests.org |
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CanadianRainForests.org -
Vancouver,
Rich with life, but rare and vulnerable, the coastal temperate
rainforest is one of the most biologically productive ecosystems on earth. |
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Capilano
Suspension Bridge Tree-top Experience |
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Capilano
Suspension Bridge Tree-top Experience -
North Vancouver,
One of Vancouver's popular tourism destinations, the Capilano Suspension
Bridge offers visitors a chance to experience the educational and unique tree-top natural
environment of a mature treed rain-forest located along the slopes of
Vancouver's North Shore Mountains... just minutes from downtown Vancouver. |
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Citizens for Responsible Outdoor
Advertising |
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Citizens for
Responsible Outdoor Advertising -
Vancouver,
Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Advertising understand that
progress is inevitable in our society. Change happens every day. But when
change threatens our health and safety, and destroys our natural and
cultural heritage, it’s time to take action. |
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Co-operative Auto Network |
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Co-operative Auto
Network -
Greater Vancouver,
The Co-operative Auto Network (CAN) is a not-for-profit co-operative
incorporated to foster car sharing as an alternative to the
privately-owned automobile. We believe CAN is an
environmentally-responsible and economically-sound choice for many
people's mobility needs. Through car sharing we aim to improve air
quality, reduce stresses on green space and eliminate many non-point
sources of pollution. |
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Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture
Reform |
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Coastal
Alliance for Aquaculture Reform -
Vancouver,
The Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform's mission is to
protect wild salmon, coastal ecosystems, coastal communities and human
health from destructive fish farming practices. |
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Critter Care Wildlife Society |
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Critter Care
Wildlife Society -
Surrey,
The Critter Care Wildlife Society provides short and long-term
care to native mammal species, and through rehabilitation and education,
we help prevent the suffering of injured and orphaned wildlife. |
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David Suzuki Foundation |
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David Suzuki
Foundation -
Vancouver,
Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for
society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us.
Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, forests
and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the web of life - the
Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help
conserve nature. |
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De-Smog Blog |
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De-Smog Blog -
Greater Vancouver,
DeSmogBlog exists to clear the dis-information on climate change. An
overwhelming majority of the world’s climate scientists agree that the
globe is warming... unfortunately, a well-funded & highly organized public
relations campaign is poisoning the climate change debate. Using tricks &
dis-information, unsavory PR firms are trying to confuse the public, to
forestall individual and political actions that might cut into exorbitant
coal, oil and gas industry profits. |
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Ducks Unlimited |
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Ducks
Unlimited -
Surrey,
Ducks Unlimited is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated
to the preservation of wetlands for the benefit of waterfowl,
wildlife, and people. |
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E-Fauna BC |
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E-Fauna BC -
BC,
E-Fauna BC is a cooperative partnership project aimed at providing a
comprehensive, centralized source of information on the wildlife of
British Columbia in a GIS-based atlas format. |
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E-Flora BC |
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E-Flora BC -
Vancouver,
E-Flora BC is an on line atlas of the plants of British Columbia. It is
a cooperative partnership project aimed at providing a comprehensive,
centralized source of information on our plant species. |
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Eagleridge Bluffs Coalition |
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Eagleridge Bluffs
Coalition -
Horseshoe Bay - West Vancouver,
The goal of the Coalition to Save Eagleridge Bluffs at Horseshoe Bay is
to preserve the unique biodiversity of Eagleridge Bluffs, the Larson Creek
Wetlands and the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail that connects them.
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Earth SOS Sustainable Living and
Organic Solutions |
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Earth SOS Sustainable
Living and Organic Solutions -
Vancouver,
By setting down all of the available choices and resources, we aim to
educate and convince our visitors of ways in which they can effectively
reduce their impact on the earth through sustainable solutions. |
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Eco-Density Vancouver |
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Eco-Density
Vancouver -
Vancouver,
Eco-Density is about how to reduce our ecological footprint by; make
walking, transit and cycling easier for more people; taking advantage of
existing infrastructure; allow for new green systems that reduce and
better use energy, water and materials; introduce urban agriculture to
reduce “food miles”; and create more complete communities by having
housing diversity within walking distance of shops and services, and
accessible to transit. |
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Electronic Recycling Association of BC |
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Electronic Recycling
Association of BC -
Vancouver,
A non-profit organization who collect Computers, Laptops and Electronics
for Donation and Recycling. |
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Encorp Pacific - Return It
Recycling |
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Encorp
Pacific - Return It Recycling -
Burnaby,
Encorp manages the return of used beverage containers for refund
and recycling in B.C. through retailers and bottle depots.
Return-it, it's worth it. |
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Enviro-Klean
Techologies Inc. |
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Enviro-Klean
Techologies Inc. -
Langley,
Design and manufacture revolutionary thermal soil treatment
equipment, the KLEAN MACHINE. Portable, efficient and cost
effective, for sale or lease. |
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Enviro-Vac |
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Enviro-Vac
-
Surrey,
Hazardous materials abatement, asbestos, PCB, lead, mercury, soils
remediation. |
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Federation of BC Natrualists (FBCN) |
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Federation of BC
Natrualists (FBCN) -
Vancouver,
The FBCN promotes the enjoyment and understanding of nature by
encouraging the establishment of protected natural areas, as represented
in parks, ecological reserves, wilderness areas, wildlife management
areas, wild and scenic rivers, and other such protected areas... and
defending the integrity of existing sanctuaries & habitats.
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Friends of Wild Salmon |
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Friends of
Wild Salmon -
Smithers,
Friends of Wild Salmon is a diverse coalition of commercial
fishermen, sport anglers, First Nations and concerned citizens working
together to protect the heritage of wild salmon.
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Forest Ethics |
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Forest Ethics -
Vancouver,
Forest Ethics is a nonprofit environmental organization... our
mission is to protect endangered forests, and to achieve that goal we’ve
created a revolutionary new approach. |
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Fraser Basin Council |
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Fraser Basin
Council -
Vancouver,
The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a unique organization that is focused
on advancing sustainability throughout the entire Fraser River Basin. The
long-term vision of the FBC is to ensure that the Fraser Basin is a place
where social well-being is supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by
a healthy environment. |
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Fraser River Flood Hazard Management Projects |
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Fraser River Flood Hazard Management Projects -
Greater Vancouver,
In collaboration with local, regional, provincial and federal partners,
the Fraser Basin Council has worked on a number of initiatives, including
the development of flood hazard management tools, to assist government
authorities with future floodplain planning, dike operations and
maintenance, and emergency preparedness and response. |
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Fraser Valley Conservancy |
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Fraser Valley
Conservancy -
Abbotsford,
The Fraser Valley Conservancy is a local non-profit organization formed
by the Abbotsford Community Foundation. The purpose of the society is to
forever protect important natural areas, historical and cultural sites,
and other lands of community importance for the benefit of Fraser Valley
residents. |
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Fraser Valley Regional Watersheds
Coalition |
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Fraser Valley Regional
Watersheds Coalition -
Fraser Valley,
The Fraser Valley Regional Watersheds Coalition acts as a forum for
local governments, First Nations, professionals and community stewardship
groups to share their experiences and knowledge of the issues and
solutions surrounding stewardship and sustainability in our region. |
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Georgia Strait Alliance |
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Georgia Strait
Alliance -
Nanaimo - Vancouver,
The Georgia Strait Alliance is committed to a future for our region that
includes clean water and air, healthy salmon runs and rich marine life and
natural areas. We are a citizens group focused on protecting the marine
environment in and around the Strait of Georgia. |
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Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve |
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Great Blue
Heron Nature Reserve -
Chilliwack,
The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve is a 130-hectare (325 acre)
site located on the un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River. Managed by
the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society, the site is home to over 200
Great Blue Heron nests and a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation
including Painted Turtles, Bald Eagles, and the Salish Sucker. |
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Greenworld Electric Vehicles |
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Greenworld Electric Vehicles -
Vancouver,
Electric bicycles, electric trikes, electric scooters, EVT
electric motorcycles, electric mobility scooters... these are fun, fast
and eco-friendly... we provide urban transport for the 21st century. We
are a member of Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association. |
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Land Trust Alliance of British
Columbia |
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Land Trust
Alliance of British Columbia -
BC,
The Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia provides education, research
and services which support land trusts, conservancies and other agencies,
organizations and individuals dedicated to the stewardship & conservation
of our natural and cultural heritage. |
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Langley Environmental Partners
Society (LEPS) |
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Langley Environmental
Partners Society (LEPS) -
Langley,
Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) is a non-profit,
partnership-driven organization founded in 1993 to achieve the mission of
"protecting and restoring the natural environment through education,
cooperation and action." |
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Livable Region Coalition |
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Livable Region
Coalition -
Vancouver,
The Livable Region Coalition (LRC) is a group of Lower Mainland
citizens and sustainable transportation advocates.
We are promoting lasting solutions to traffic congestion: Effective
solutions that will support regional growth strategies, include public
transit investments, reduce air pollution and maintain the quality of life
in Greater Vancouver. |
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Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan -
BC Govt. |
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Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan - BC Govt. -
BC,
The Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan is the cornerstone of the
Province's coordinated response to the mountain pine beetle infestation.
The Action Plan guides all levels of government, communities, industries
and stakeholders working to mitigate impacts of the pine beetle. It
addresses forestry and environmental issues as well as economic, social
and cultural sustainability. |
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Naturescape British Columbia |
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Naturescape British Columbia -
Victoria,
The Naturescape British Columbia program is about restoring, preserving,
and enhancing wildlife habitat in our urban and rural landscapes
throughout the province. It is a program for people who want to connect
more closely with nature in their daily lives. |
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Nicland
Filter Services Ltd |
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Nicland
Filter Services Ltd -
Abbotsford,
Filters, Filtration Systems, Exhaust Purifiers, Recycling,
Reconditioners, Seperators for most fluids including air, oil,
potable water, fuels, wastewater, coolant, hydraulic, petro-chemical. |
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Oil Free Coast Alliance |
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Oil Free Coast
Alliance -
Vancouver,
Canada's Pacific Ocean is free from the threat of oil and gas
exploration and drilling in its offshore waters. Federal and provincial
moratoria have protected the mammals, fish, seabirds and marine ecosystem
from the threats of oil spills, seismic testing and pollution, and the
Alliance is working to maintain that protection. |
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Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation
Society (OWL) |
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Orphaned Wildlife
Rehabilitation Society (OWL) -
Delta,
The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit
organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the
rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. OWL became a
Society in January 1985. OWL is on call seven days a week, twenty-four
hours a day. |
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Pacific Streamkeepers Federation |
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Pacific Streamkeepers
Federation -
North Vancouver,
The PSkF is a non-profit society committed to supporting community
groups involved in Streamkeepers activities throughout BC and the Yukon.
The objectives of the PSkF are: Promote local management of aquatic
resources, provide an information exchange for streamkeeper and
enhancement groups, help co-ordinate streamkeeper and enhancement efforts,
lend a larger voice to streamkeeper and enhancement issues, facilitate
training for streamkeeper and enhancement groups, help like-minded groups
get started, and more. |
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Raincoast Conservation Society |
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Raincoast Conservation
Society -
Victoria,
The Raincoast Conservation Society is a non-profit research and public
education organization. We work in partnership with scientists, First
Nations, local communities and Non-governmental Organizations to build
support for decisions that protect marine and rainforest habitat on BC’s
central and north coast. |
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Smart Growth BC |
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Smart Growth BC -
Vancouver,
Smart Growth BC is a collection of land use and development principles
that aim to enhance our quality of life, preserve the natural environment,
and save money over time. Smart growth principles ensure that growth is
fiscally, environmentally and socially responsible and recognizes the
connections between development and quality of life. |
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South Coast Conservation Program |
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South Coast Conservation
Program -
Greater Vancouver,
The South Coast Conservation Program (established in 2005) is a
multi-partner, landscape-level conservation program for the Lower Mainland
region. The primary objective of this program is to coordinate and
facilitate the maintenance and recovery of species at risk on the South
Coast of B.C. |
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SPEC - The Society Promoting
Environmental Conservation |
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SPEC - The Society
Promoting Environmental Conservation -
Vancouver,
Founded in 1969, The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
(SPEC) is a non-profit charitable organization that addresses
environmental issues in British Columbia, with a particular focus on urban
communities in Lower Mainland and the Georgia Basin. |
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Species At Risk |
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Species At Risk -
Vancouver,
The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) plays a prominent role in the
protection of species at risk. CWS developed and promoted the adoption of
the Species at Risk Act (SARA). This act, which came into effect in 2003,
protects species from extinction and their critical habitat from
disappearance, and it ensures their recovery. |
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Stanley Park Ecology Society |
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Stanley Park
Ecology Society -
Vancouver - Stanley Park,
The Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for
the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of
Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and
conservation. |
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Stewardship Centre BC |
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Stewardship
Centre BC -
BC,
There is a growing realization that people can do far better than they
have been, at managing conservation values on their land. Better decisions
require information and technical advice, and there is a need for improved
access to information and advice on stewardship in British Columbia. |
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T. Buck Suzuki Foundation |
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T. Buck Suzuki
Foundation -
Vancouver,
The T. Buck Suzuki Foundation works to ensure that fish bearing
marshes, streams, rivers, lakes are not polluted, dammed, diverted,
wasted, or degraded. |
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