As of March 3, 2026, the British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) announced a change in its leadership.
An organizational review is in place to strengthen operations and position itself strategically for the future of long-term success.
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation remains strong and continues to provide uninterrupted services. The Foundation’s conservation programs, partnerships, and ongoing projects will continue without interruption. Our staff, partners, and members can be assured that our work and commitments remain firmly in place.
Interim leaders are in place to ensure partnerships remain strong and directed. The Board of Directors are actively involved and guiding the transition, to ensure its commitment to our funders and stakeholders.
In the coming months, the organization will review its structure and begin the process of identifying the steps to guide BCCF’s future growth. The Board will provide further updates as appropriate.
For Inquiries, Please contact Deborah McNicol (604) 576-1433 ext. 314 or dmcnicol@bccf.com
Our grant intake for this year’s Community Conservation Fund is now open November 1 to November 30, 2025 (End of Day).
Community conservation projects may receive up to $10,000 in funding. Please read the funding guidelines carefully as we have recently revamped the program.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Decisions on Community Conservation Fund grant applications are made over the winter each year and are announced on our website in March.
BC Conservation Foundation served on the steering committee and co-hosted the Southern Interior Wildlife Crossings and Corridors Forum, June 11–13, 2025 on Syilx Okanagan People's territory at UBC-Okanagan.
We partnered with the Government of British Columbia, Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Parks Canada, Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC), and Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP) on this inaugural gathering that brought Indigenous leaders, researchers, government agencies, conservation organizations, industry representatives and other regional partners.
The Forum brought together more than 50 participants from First Nations, government agencies, academic institutions, NGOs, and community organizations to advance ecological connectivity and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) in British Columbia’s Southern Interior.
The Corridors and Crossings Forum What We Heard Summary Report highlights mapping exercises, presentations and facilitated discussions that identified key themes regarding the importance of Indigenous participation, the need for improved data accessibility, and the urgency of coordinated action across jurisdictions to prioritize actions for wildlife corridors and crossing structures.
The Forum helps contribute knowledge, momentum and awareness for BC Conservation Foundation’s program on Wildlife Collision Prevention.
We are excited by the priority actions the Forum participants put forward. These actions include:
To form a Southern Interior Connectivity Working Group to help maintain dialogue and share information across Nations, NGOs, governments, and academics. Develop a Regional Corridor Conservation Plan that could align with Indigenous land use plans, local conservation strategies, and BC’s 30×30 conservation targets.
Pursue opportunities to collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, such as piloting a roadkill reporting app, identifying priority crossing sites, and integrating ecological criteria into transportation planning.
Identify options to improve data access and integration, including shared mapping platforms and transparent systems that respect Indigenous data sovereignty.
Look for ways to engage funders and policymakers to secure more stable financing, review policy gaps, and connect corridor work to broader provincial and federal conservation goals.
A discussion paper written by Melissa Butynski & Robin Blott from UBC-O served as a foundational resource to frame and support regional efforts aimed at improving wildlife connectivity and reduce Wildlife Vehicle Collisions in BC’s Southern Interior.
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation's 2024 Annual Report is now available! Discover the highlights, achievements, and impact of our conservation efforts over the past year.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members of the British Columbia Conservation Foundation (the "Corporation") is called and will be held virtually on the 24th day of September 2025, at 7:00 pm (PDT) on MS Teams for the following purposes:
To receive the audited financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ended March 31, 2025;
To elect Directors of the Corporation;
To appoint the Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year;
To transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
TO RSVP:
A person may apply to the Board for membership in the Society, and the person becomes a member on the Board’s acceptance of the application and membership dues.
Please RSVP to info@bccf.com with your name, address, email and telephone number if you plan to attend the AGM by 23rd day of September 2025 by 3:00 pm (PDT) prior to the commencement thereof.
Membership is $1.00 and payment can be sent by to our office by Canada Post or via e-transfer.
E-transfers - transfers@bccf.com. The question that every e-transfer from a society member should ask is “what is the first name of our Executive Director?”
The Province of BC and various Coastal First nations partnered in a transformative approach to conservation and stewardship resulting in a film called Coming Home to Grandmother’s Garden. The film highlights the significance of p’hwulhp (Garry Oak) ecosystems to Coastal First Nations, and intricately integrates the Indigenous and Western perspectives through the concept of two-eyed seeing towards conservation and stewardship efforts in the province.
BC Conservation Foundation is proud to be associated with the successful outcome of this multi-faceted partnership.
