The foundation, created in 2017 with an initial $10-million provincial grant, is independent from government as the official charitable partner for B.C. Parks
With the Goldstream Provincial Park nature house as a backdrop, the provincial government announced $10 million in funding for the B.C. Parks Foundation on Thursday.The province said it is modelled on California’s Golden Gate Conservancy and functions like a hospital foundation, in that it raises money for parks over and above government funding.
“This $10-million contribution further ensures the foundation’s long-term sustainability, so that together we can preserve many more of the most beautiful places and unique ecosystems in B.C. for our children, our grandchildren and for generations to come.” “Today, the province is making sure that British Columbians will always have a place to come together in the spirit of gratitude and celebration to support parks and protected areas, so that they flourish forever,” said foundation chief executive Andy Day.
The foundation supports a park-ambassador program, a “story trails” program featuring First Nations youth and elders, and initiatives to help vulnerable and marginalized B.C. residents spend time in parks.
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