Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast
@randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social
Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship
We began B.C.’s largest investment in fish habitat restoration in 2019 with the B.C. Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (#BCSRIF) that grew to over $285 million, launched 170 projects provincewide and built invaluable partnerships (1/3)
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We began B.C.’s largest investment in fish habitat restoration in 2019 with the B.C. Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (#BCSRIF) that grew to over $285 million, launched 170 projects provincewide and built invaluable partnerships (1/3)
On World Fisheries Day, I reflect on people and efforts that are restoring fish habitats in B.C. In the Nechako River near Vanderhoof, the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative used specialized equipment and crews to carefully clean and restore 1/3)
November 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
On World Fisheries Day, I reflect on people and efforts that are restoring fish habitats in B.C. In the Nechako River near Vanderhoof, the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative used specialized equipment and crews to carefully clean and restore 1/3)
I spent my morning with Sean, who gave me an amazing tour of his Kusshi Oyster Farm - the result of generations of experience grounded in family and place.
Shellfish farms employ 1,000 British Columbians and strengthen our coastal communities, along with the B.C. Shellfish Growers Association.
Shellfish farms employ 1,000 British Columbians and strengthen our coastal communities, along with the B.C. Shellfish Growers Association.
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I spent my morning with Sean, who gave me an amazing tour of his Kusshi Oyster Farm - the result of generations of experience grounded in family and place.
Shellfish farms employ 1,000 British Columbians and strengthen our coastal communities, along with the B.C. Shellfish Growers Association.
Shellfish farms employ 1,000 British Columbians and strengthen our coastal communities, along with the B.C. Shellfish Growers Association.
Tucked away in the middle of downtown Campbell River is the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences. This non-profit society located on B.C.’s coast has a state-of-the-art facility that researches and analyses aquatic life from our ocean and freshwater systems.
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Tucked away in the middle of downtown Campbell River is the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences. This non-profit society located on B.C.’s coast has a state-of-the-art facility that researches and analyses aquatic life from our ocean and freshwater systems.
That’s a wrap! The 10th First Nations Leadership Gathering was a chance to reconnect with so many great leaders from Nations all around BC.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
That’s a wrap! The 10th First Nations Leadership Gathering was a chance to reconnect with so many great leaders from Nations all around BC.
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
October 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone, and between now and December 12th we are collecting public feedback on 10 proposed changes to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
It’s Bat Week in B.C.!
There are 16 different kinds of bats here. They are the only mammal in the world capable of true flight and they can fly as fast as 160 km/hour. And they help us all by eating as many as 3,000 mosquitoes and other insects in one night.
There are 16 different kinds of bats here. They are the only mammal in the world capable of true flight and they can fly as fast as 160 km/hour. And they help us all by eating as many as 3,000 mosquitoes and other insects in one night.
October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s Bat Week in B.C.!
There are 16 different kinds of bats here. They are the only mammal in the world capable of true flight and they can fly as fast as 160 km/hour. And they help us all by eating as many as 3,000 mosquitoes and other insects in one night.
There are 16 different kinds of bats here. They are the only mammal in the world capable of true flight and they can fly as fast as 160 km/hour. And they help us all by eating as many as 3,000 mosquitoes and other insects in one night.
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
When applications come through for something as important as affordable housing, for example, B.C. uses the Mitigation Hierarchy (MH), (1/3)
When applications come through for something as important as affordable housing, for example, B.C. uses the Mitigation Hierarchy (MH), (1/3)
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
When applications come through for something as important as affordable housing, for example, B.C. uses the Mitigation Hierarchy (MH), (1/3)
When applications come through for something as important as affordable housing, for example, B.C. uses the Mitigation Hierarchy (MH), (1/3)
The Province is working to build a prosperous and predictable future with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, industry, outdoor groups and the public through land use planning in the Taku Watershed. (1/6)
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Province is working to build a prosperous and predictable future with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, industry, outdoor groups and the public through land use planning in the Taku Watershed. (1/6)
It was great to meet with Terra Remote Sensing for a tour of their facility in North Saanich.
LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a game-changer for government when planning for future opportunities and evaluating potential risks.
LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a game-changer for government when planning for future opportunities and evaluating potential risks.
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It was great to meet with Terra Remote Sensing for a tour of their facility in North Saanich.
LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a game-changer for government when planning for future opportunities and evaluating potential risks.
LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a game-changer for government when planning for future opportunities and evaluating potential risks.
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)
October 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
(pictured: Burns Bog)
(pictured: Burns Bog)
October 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
(pictured: Burns Bog)
(pictured: Burns Bog)
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resources permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
October 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to natural resources permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/3)
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone. We want to hear from you on proposed changes to permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Here’s one of those changes that we’re looking at:
Here’s one of those changes that we’re looking at:
October 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are working hard to make sure that natural resource permitting works for everyone. We want to hear from you on proposed changes to permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Here’s one of those changes that we’re looking at:
Here’s one of those changes that we’re looking at:
A huge congratulations to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for conserving a total of 45,000 hectares of land in the Elk Valley area. (1/3)
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'A defining moment for nature': 37,000 hectares protected in the B.C. Rockies - Chilliwack Progress
Nature Conservancy of Canada has bought 37,000 hectares of land in the Elk Valley in southeastern B.C.
theprogress.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A huge congratulations to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for conserving a total of 45,000 hectares of land in the Elk Valley area. (1/3)
theprogress.com/2025/10/16/a...
theprogress.com/2025/10/16/a...
I had the pleasure of participating in the launch of the Indigenous Stewardship Project Management Program at UBC Sauder School of Business. This new program is focused on strengthening the capacity of Nations to lead conservation and stewardship initiatives in their communities. (1/2)
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I had the pleasure of participating in the launch of the Indigenous Stewardship Project Management Program at UBC Sauder School of Business. This new program is focused on strengthening the capacity of Nations to lead conservation and stewardship initiatives in their communities. (1/2)
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting in B.C. to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Most of the proposals are updates to the water sustainability act, including low volume water use. (1/3)
Most of the proposals are updates to the water sustainability act, including low volume water use. (1/3)
October 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We want to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting in B.C. to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Most of the proposals are updates to the water sustainability act, including low volume water use. (1/3)
Most of the proposals are updates to the water sustainability act, including low volume water use. (1/3)
Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. (1/4)
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. (1/4)
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. (1/4)
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. (1/4)
Today’s announcement of a new plant and animal health centre in Abbotsford will not only keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, but it will also help keep our wildlife safe. (1/3)
New plant, animal health centre will safeguard people, farms
Government is building a new plant and animal health centre to keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, protecting British Columbia’s food, farmers, animals and communities.
news.gov.bc.ca
October 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Today’s announcement of a new plant and animal health centre in Abbotsford will not only keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, but it will also help keep our wildlife safe. (1/3)
Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
October 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
The province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)
The Province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
October 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The Province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.
Great conversations at #UBCM25 on protecting watersheds to ensure safe drinking water & support agriculture for future generations. Inspiring to see municipalities bringing forward solutions—we share the same values & are committed to working together.
September 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Great conversations at #UBCM25 on protecting watersheds to ensure safe drinking water & support agriculture for future generations. Inspiring to see municipalities bringing forward solutions—we share the same values & are committed to working together.