Are you concerned about environmental change in your community?
On Thursday July 21st the SCMA will be hosting a free public presentation by University of British Columbia researchers on the effects of climate change. From 7pm-8pm, researchers will speak of their work linking coastal communities in Canada and the Caribbean and will discuss the effects of a warming climate. They will also facilitate a dialogue about the effects of climate change on the audiences' lives.
From the UBC press release:
From the UBC press release:
"This study assesses people’s attitudes and beliefs about environmental risks, including those potentially associated with climate change. The results of this project will be used to improve understanding of how people view risks to provide elected officials and community leaders with a “snapshot” of how people in their community think about risks. We are interested in learning about what kinds of risks your community faces, what you think about these risks, and how prepared you and your community are to deal with potential hazards. The goal is to work with the Town of Gibson’s and the Sunshine Coast Regional District to better enable them to work with citizen’s groups, NGOs, the business community and First Nations groups to address current and potential future risks."
In conjunction with this study, the researchers are encouraging participants to take part in an online survey. After completing the survey, participants will be given the option to enter your name into a draw to win one of ten prizes of $100. In order to be entered into the draw, you MUST have an address within Gibsons or the Sunshine Coast Regional District
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Come on down to the Museum on the night of Thursday July 21st from 7pm – 8pm to learn more about climate change and how it will effect our waterways, forests and subsequently, our ways of life.
For information and the online survey, visit:
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