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Protecting Our Wild Coast

Our wilderness areas are under constant assault from development proposals. Even Federal Migratory Bird sanctuaries like the Esquimalt Lagoon, which enjoy legal protection on paper, are in practice not adequately protected from disturbance such as boating. Sierra Victoria leads Outings to wilderness areas around the city to help CRD residents connect with nature in our back yard. We also collaborate with other groups on campaigns to protect wild places that are a crucial piece in the mosaic of a sustainable Capital Region.

Our wilderness areas and popular trails like the Juan de Fuca are under constant assault from development proposals. Even Federal Migratory Bird sanctuaries like the Esquimalt Lagoon, which enjoy legal protection on paper, are in practice not adequately protected from disturbance such as boating. Sierra Victoria leads Outings to wilderness areas around the city to help CRD residents connect with nature in our back yard. We also collaborate with other groups on campaigns to protect wild places that are a crucial piece in the mosaic of a sustainable Capital Region.

Victoria Pintails Caspar Davis.jpg
Pintails at Esquimalt Lagoon, a federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Unfortunately, local government has failed to take action to enforce the federal protection so boating and other disturbances continue to affect nesting waterfowl and other birds at the Lagoon. Photo: Caspar Davis
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