VANCOUVER – Several prominent environmental groups welcomed a Private Members Bill that was reintroduced into the British Columbia Legislature today by New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming. The Bill seeks to establish long overdue legislation protecting the province’s endangered species.

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Resources

Why Biodiversity Matters
David Suzuki Foundation

Sierra Club of BC Toolkit
Endangered Species Toolkit: A Citizen’s Guide to Protecting Biodiversity in British Columbia

Downloadable Petition
A printable PDF you can use to collect names and send to the Premier in support of the campaign.

An Email Signature Badge
Spread the word! Copy this image and paste it into your email signature, or download widget embed code for blogs and websites.

Parks Canada
Find out more about Parks Canada’s role in protecting Species at Risk

Bird Life International

Species at Risk & Local Government
A Primer for British Columbia

COSEWIC
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

NatureServe Explorer
An Online Encyclopedia of Life

Conservation Data Centre

BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer
Species and Ecosystems Search

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