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Feb 3rd – Day of Action to #StandUpForParks

With British Columbia’s Budget 2018 just around the corner, it’s once again time to put our provincial parks in the spotlight. That’s why the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – BC Chapter (CPAWS BC) is organizing a province-wide day of action to stand up for BC Parks. On Feb 3rd, join CPAWS and countless others from around the province and call on the government to:

  1. Increase base funding for BC Parks to $60 million per year
  2. Continue annual increases to eventually match levels of leading Canadian parks agencies, like Parks Canada and Alberta Parks
  3. Increase the number of Park Rangers to match pre-2000 staffing levels, at a minimum

There are many ways to get involved:

  • Sign the online petitionShow your support for increased funding with just a few clicks
  • Spread the word – Whether you’re sharing photos, videos, or words of support, don’t forget to tag your posts with #StandUpForParks
  • Join or host an event – Join the #StandUpForParks Facebook page to learn about planned events around the province, or create one of your own. If you’re in the Vancouver area, you can join the CPAWS BC team in Cypress Provincial Park.
  • Get in touch with your local government representative or other key decision makers – Call, tweet, or write them a letter that shows why you support BC’s Parks (and why they should too!)

For more details on how to help #StandUpForParks, check out CPAWS BC’s handy toolkit. Thanks for your support!

You can take action and sign the petition to support BC Parks by clicking on the following link: http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1996&ea.campaign.id=72666

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