| The BC government is determined to make the province's parks pay their way. They recently announced plans to build luxury lodges and other accomodation in 12 parks.

| In late August, a report by the BC Auditor General confirmed what environmentalists have been saying for years. It found the government is not protectecting the ecological integrity of BC's parks.

| Stawamus Chief Provincial Park protects the world-famous granite cliffs just outside Squamish, B.C. Sea to Sky Corporation is applying to remove land from this Class A park to build a gondola.

| The Conservative budget for 2012 will weaken environmental standards across the board. This is especially concerning when it comes to corporations seeking approval for major industrial projects.