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.
They also participate in a co-op program, giving students a valuable opportunity to learn applied sciences and see work in virology, genomics, haematology, and more.
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
They also participate in a co-op program, giving students a valuable opportunity to learn applied sciences and see work in virology, genomics, haematology, and more.
They provide specialized diagnostic services that help First Nations, communities and companies monitor animal and environmental health through scientific analysis.
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
They provide specialized diagnostic services that help First Nations, communities and companies monitor animal and environmental health through scientific analysis.
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.
Thank you for your wisdom, stewardship and economic vision that will help us build a strong united British Columbia that will benefit everyone who lives here.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Thank you for your wisdom, stewardship and economic vision that will help us build a strong united British Columbia that will benefit everyone who lives here.
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)
Seeing an employee-owned, B.C.-based business made up with so many people who clearly love their work was an incredible reminder of what makes our Province so unique and special.
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Seeing an employee-owned, B.C.-based business made up with so many people who clearly love their work was an incredible reminder of what makes our Province so unique and special.
It’s one of the reasons B.C. has invested in mapping the entire province and putting it online for free.
The Terra Remote team is doing incredible work around the world — on the land and the seabed.
The Terra Remote team is doing incredible work around the world — on the land and the seabed.
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It’s one of the reasons B.C. has invested in mapping the entire province and putting it online for free.
The Terra Remote team is doing incredible work around the world — on the land and the seabed.
The Terra Remote team is doing incredible work around the world — on the land and the seabed.
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 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:
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)
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.