Strategy
You wouldn’t paddle without a plan and neither do we. Our board and committee members have met in February 2023 to develop a five-year plan, focusing in five key areas. We have developed goals and initiatives to guide us into 2027. This is our new strategic plan.
First Nations Engagement
We are working toward developing a relationship with all 74 coastal First Nations, establishing concurrence on site use to help ensure recreational access.
Protecting our Coast
We are protecting the BC coastline through promotion of our Code of Conduct/education, cleanups, site condition reporting and a new Coastal Caretakers program.
Trail Building & Public Safety
We maintain our map database through site assessment, gap analyses (heatmap system) and supplying up to date information for First Nations engagement.
Securing Sustainable Funds
The BC Marine Trails has secured some funds through membership, fundraising and grant writing. We need to ‘secure’ help to write successful grants and organize a large fundraising event.
Communications
By communicating our work strongly to current and potential audiences through our social media we can increase membership and awareness of our organization.
Our Core Values
Right of Public Access
We value the right of public access to coastal BC
Environmental
We value the ecologically diverse environment of coastal British Columbia and efforts to protect itCaring for the Coast
We value responsible stewardship practices that benefit the ecologically diverse environment of the BC coast
First Nations
We respect and value the ongoing importance of First Nations culture on the Coast, and the need for collaboration to ensure proper stewardship
Right of Navigation
We value the historic ability to freely travel by paddle along the CoastShare the Coast
We value working in harmony with others who love and appreciate the Coast