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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Visit www.envirolawcentre.ca to explore our updated resources, programs, and stories. #EnvironmentalLaw 🤸‍♀️
June 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In our post-haste world, a multi-generational vision may seem unusual, which makes this story about a 250-year plan to protect a watershed extra inspiring. We are pleased to have the ELC's Deborah Curran involved in these exciting community discussions.

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A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds
A quarter-millennium is a long way into the future — but for syilx Okanagan leaders, it’s essential to protecting everyone’s siwɬkw (water) for generations
indiginews.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If we don't quickly start to recognize the importance of water planning and infrastructure, this story about a state-of-emergency drought in a coastal community may not be an isolated incident.

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This region nearly ran out of water. Locals and experts say other Canadian towns should pay attention | CBC Radio
In 2022, B.C.’s Sunshine Coast declared a state of emergency because of drought, the first of its kind in the country. Experts warn it’s a situation that other regions will face in the coming years, p...
www.cbc.ca
April 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It was an honour to partner w Coastal Stewardship Network to update this field guide for Indigenous Guardians to use as they monitor and protect their territories. elc.uvic.ca/guardians-fi...
Learn more on the CFNGBI website: coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/en...
February 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We're gearing up for tomorrow's 8th annual Research-a-thon! Kudos to the ELC Club for keeping this tradition going in such a meaningful way. 💫
February 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This may be so last year of us but ICYMI our (last day of) Fall newsletter shares new legal tools, lots of updates, and info about how we're supporting the first ever ELC Clinics in Bhutan and Thailand!

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January 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Our new guide explains how individuals can use private prosecutions as a tool to protect and defend the environment and obtain accountability for enviro harms that might otherwise go unchecked. Watch for community workshops in the NY w/ @watershedwatchbc.bsky.social
elc.uvic.ca/using-privat...
December 18, 2024 at 1:43 AM