Big moves for biodiversity in BC
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Dear Paov,
From Ottawa to Victoria and the Lower Fraser, major developments are happening in our work to protect community and ecological resilience, save salmon, and halt and reverse nature loss.
See below for exciting news about a new BC framework for biodiversity and ecosystem health. Then read on for our take on promising community climate action, a recent court decision, and more.

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