Stewardship Centre For British Columbia

What Stewardship Centre For British Columbia does

Stewardship Centre for British Columbia (legally registered as Stewardship Centre for BC Society) is a British Columbia-based non-profit organization that has been building environmental stewardship capacity for over 30 years. The organization translates ecological knowledge into practical guidance for communities, practitioners, and local governments through five core initiatives: Green Shores (nature-based shoreline management), Helping Birds/Cats + Birds (urban bird protection and responsible cat ownership), Species at Risk Stewardship (agricultural practices that protect at-risk species), the Green Bylaws Toolkit (policy and bylaw guidance for local governments, now in its 3rd edition), and Greenspace for All (equitable access to nature for equity-deserving communities, a 2023 pilot). Supporting these programs is a comprehensive library of freely distributed toolkits, research publications, brochures, and factsheets, as well as citizen-science research including the Vancouver Cat Count, Okanagan Cat Count, and Greater Vancouver Urban Landbird Count, the results of which have been published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Animal Ecology.

The organization is funded through a combination of government grants (Environment and Climate Change Canada, BC Ministry of Environment), foundation grants (Real Estate Foundation of BC, Ducks Unlimited Canada), individual donations, and memberships; all resources are provided free of charge, making the freemium model the primary distribution approach. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: webinars for local government staff and citizens, council presentations to municipal decision-makers, summer outreach at farmers markets and community festivals, and on-the-ground demonstration projects (such as the Esquimalt Gorge Park Green Shores project). Strategic and research partnerships span four universities (UBC, Guelph, UNBC, UVic), national conservation organizations (Birds Canada, Nature Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada), professional associations (BCVTA, OAVT), and dozens of local governments across BC, with recent expansion signals toward Ontario and the Maritimes. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Suzanne Earle, and transitioned executive leadership in October 2024 with Sarah Primeau succeeding DG Blair.

Name

Stewardship Centre For British Columbia

Legal name

Stewardship Centre for BC Society

Website

https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stewardship Centre for British Columbia is a BC-based non-profit that builds environmental stewardship capacity through free toolkits, citizen-science research, and policy programs serving local governments, communities, practitioners, and equity-deserving groups across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Stewardship Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking (AFAMAMAC), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Environmental stewardship programs
• Ecological restoration services
• Conservation policy toolkits
• Shoreline management solutions
• Nature-based resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: The organization operates as a non-profit and accepts donations and memberships through its website (Join/Donate pages) to support its mission of ecological stewardship.
2. Grant Funding: Funded by government agencies and foundations including Environment and Climate Change Canada, BC Ministry of Environment, Real Estate Foundation of BC, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and others for specific programs such as Greenspace for All and Cats and Birds research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stewardship Centre for BC is a non-profit organization that develops and distributes free environmental stewardship programs, policy toolkits, and educational resources to local governments, practitioners, and communities in British Columbia. Its core offerings include the Green Shores shoreline stewardship program, the Cats and Birds / Helping Birds initiative, the Green Bylaws Toolkit, Species at Risk Stewardship, and the Greenspace for All equity initiative, supported by downloadable guides, webinars, and citizen-science research.

Product overview

Stewardship Centre for BC operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of environmental stewardship programs, policy tools, and educational resources rather than a unified software product. The core initiatives include Green Shores (shoreline stewardship), Helping Birds/Cats + Birds (bird protection from cat predation), Species at Risk Stewardship, Green Bylaws Toolkit (policy guidance for local governments), and Greenspace for All (equitable nature access). Supporting these programs are various downloadable resources including educational brochures, guides on bird-window collisions, native plant directories, and health-focused factsheets. The organization functions as a knowledge-sharing and capacity-building hub rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Shores A shoreline stewardship program that promotes nature-based alternatives to hard armouring to reduce erosion and flood risk while restoring shoreline habitat and community values, for coastal property owners, local governments, and practitioners.
• Helping Birds / Cats and Birds An initiative to create bird-friendly communities by making buildings safer (bird-window collisions), enriching urban habitat, and promoting wildlife-friendly cat ownership practices, for local governments, pet owners, and communities in BC.
• Green Bylaws Toolkit A comprehensive policy toolkit providing local governments with practical guidance, sample bylaw wording, case studies, and best practices for protecting and enhancing the natural environment and green infrastructure through ecologically sustainable land-use.
• Species at Risk Stewardship
• Greenspace for All A three-year pilot project that centers equity in greenspace planning by identifying barriers faced by equity-deserving communities and supporting strategies to increase access to nature, for local governments, park planners, educators, and NGOs across BC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater Vancouver bird abundance decreased by 26% from 1997 to 2020 (Eyster et al., 2024, Journal of Animal Ecology)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Environment and Climate Change CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funder and research partner for Cats and Birds programs including Vancouver Cat Count, Okanagan Cat Count, and Greater Vancouver Urban Landbird Count. Provides funding and support for research projects investigating the impacts of free-roaming cats on wildlife.
• Birds CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaborator on Greater Vancouver Urban Landbird Count and bird survey programs. Jointly conducts bird monitoring and conservation work with SCBC's Cats and Birds initiative.
• University of British Columbia (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner for Cats and Birds projects. UBC researchers have co-authored bird collision studies and the Translational Ecology paper. Vancouver Cat Count was conducted in collaboration with UBC faculty and students.
• University of GuelphcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for Vancouver Cat Count project. University researchers provide scientific expertise and data analysis for urban cat monitoring research.
• University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Okanagan Cat Count. Dr. Elizabeth Gow (UNBC) served as project co-supervisor and MSc student Brett Gandy from UNBC assisted with field research.
• Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cats and Birds outreach producing educational videos on roaming cats and their impact on birds. VARC creates conservation and education content for the project.
• Nature CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational conservation organization. SCBC made a major contribution to Nature Canada's Keep Cats Safe and Save Bird Lives campaign by developing resources for municipalities on recommended policies and bylaws.
• BC SPCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization engaged in free-roaming cat discussions and overpopulation concerns. Collaborates on responsible pet ownership messaging and education.
• Environmental Law Centre, University of VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal developer of the Green Bylaws Toolkit in collaboration with SCBC. Deborah Curran (UVIC Faculty of Law) led development and updates of the Toolkit (2015 and 2021 editions).
• Ducks Unlimited CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization and funder of the Green Bylaws Toolkit project. Contributed to the original development of the Toolkit along with Wetlands Stewardship Partnership and Grasslands Conservation Council of BC.
• BC Community Bat Program / Got Bats? BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on bat conservation work. BC Community Bat Program coordinator Paula Rodriguez de la Vega contributes content on bat welfare and winter habits for SCBC's wildlife resources.
• AlleyCat AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCat welfare organization. President Theresa Nolet co-presented with SCBC at city councils in Oliver, Penticton, and Summerland on free-roaming cats and wildlife impacts.
• Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team (GOERT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCBC supports GOERT's work on Garry oak ecosystems and amplifies their resources including the Garry Oak Gardener's Handbook and best practices guides for invasive species management.
• TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-based SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting Green Shores at the Coastal Zone Canada Conference (2021). Danika Van Proosdij from the organization spoke on scaling up Green Shores in BC and the Maritimes.
• World Fisheries TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Esquimalt Gorge Green Shores Demonstration Project. Rebecca Nielsen led planting demonstrations and ecological education at community planting events.
• Township of EsquimaltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Esquimalt Gorge Park Green Shores Demonstration Project. Township Parks staff supported the community planting party event.
• British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for RVTs in BC. Partnered with SCBC's Helping Birds project to deliver continuing education sessions on welfare of roaming cats and their impact on wildlife. Session endorsed by BCVTA.
• Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for RVTs in Ontario. Partnered with SCBC's Helping Birds project to deliver continuing education on free-roaming cats and wildlife. Session endorsed by OAVT.
• Nature Trust of BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation land trust. Okanagan crew and staff helped with Okanagan Cat Count fieldwork. Work conducted with permits from the Nature Trust of BC.
• Gorge Waterway Action SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental organization and co-host of community planting events at Esquimalt Gorge Park in partnership with SCBC's Greenspace for All project.
• Liber Ero Fellowship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation fellowship program that supported Cats and Birds research projects as part of the team of collaborators for fieldwork that began in 2020.
• Vancouver Bird Advisory CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory committee for the City of Vancouver. Collaborated on Cats and Birds research projects initiated in 2020.
• Green Shores Partners (various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Shores program involves multiple partners including coastal engineers, local governments, property owners, and conservation organizations for implementing nature-based shoreline solutions. Golder Associates Ltd. and DHI Water & Environment Inc. were co-presenters at the Coastal Zone Canada Conference on Green Shores.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Evergreen (Canada): Evergreen is a Canadian nonprofit focused on urban nature, green cities, and school grounds greening. It shares SCBC's emphasis on equitable greenspace access and community-driven urban stewardship, though its program model is more city-focused than SCBC's mixed urban/rural/coastal portfolio.
• BC SPCA: BC SPCA is a BC-based animal welfare nonprofit that intersects SCBC's work on responsible pet ownership and free-roaming cat issues. While not focused on wildlife conservation, BC SPCA is a partial-comparison peer engaged on the same policy conversations SCBC drives via the Cats and Birds program.

Direct peers

• Birds Canada: Birds Canada is the country's leading bird conservation organization conducting research, monitoring, and policy advocacy. It is a direct research partner to SCBC on the Greater Vancouver Urban Landbird Count and Cats and Birds program, and operates a comparable citizen-science, evidence-driven nonprofit model for avian stewardship.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: Ducks Unlimited Canada is a conservation nonprofit focused on wetlands, species at risk, and habitat stewardship. It is a direct peer to SCBC: DUC co-developed the Green Bylaws Toolkit with SCBC, shares species-at-risk stewardship work, and operates a similar nonprofit model across Canada working with landowners and local governments on conservation outcomes.
• Nature Canada: Nature Canada is a national conservation nonprofit focused on habitat protection, bird conservation, and nature-based solutions. It awarded SCBC its 2017 Conservation Partner Award and partnered on the Keep Cats Safe and Save Bird Lives campaign, making it a directly comparable national advocacy and policy organization.
• Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) BC: CPAWS BC is the BC chapter of Canada's parks and wilderness conservation network, advocating for protected areas and ecological land-use planning. It is a direct peer to SCBC's policy-advisory work on green bylaws and conservation programs across the same BC municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• David Suzuki Foundation: David Suzuki Foundation is a large Canadian environmental advocacy organization working on biodiversity, climate, and equity issues. It is a broader incumbent in the same environmental nonprofit space, with a national policy and communications footprint exceeding SCBC's regional, programmatic focus.
• Canadian Wildlife Federation: Canadian Wildlife Federation is a large national conservation nonprofit focused on wildlife habitat, endangered species, and stewardship. It overlaps SCBC on Species at Risk stewardship and citizen-science work but operates at a broader national scale with a more diversified program portfolio.

Regional players

• Pacific Salmon Foundation: Pacific Salmon Foundation is a BC-based nonprofit focused on Pacific salmon conservation and aquatic habitat restoration. It overlaps SCBC's Shoreline/Green Shores and riparian habitat work in coastal BC, sharing the regional nonprofit model and partnership-driven grant-funded approach.
• Nature Trust of British Columbia: Nature Trust of BC is a BC-focused land conservation nonprofit that acquires and manages critical habitat. It is a regional peer to SCBC, sharing focus on BC biodiversity and providing fieldwork permits for SCBC's Okanagan Cat Count.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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