The purposes of the BCMT are: A. To identify, map and preserve a network of marine access points and public recreational sites along the British Columbia coastline for use by the general public; The BCMT maintains a database or map of hundreds of sites allowing the public to view or plan paddling trips in human-powered boats. This is a joint project with Geolive, a University of British Columbia project. Some sites are in the process of becoming legally established while others are commonly used sites. It is the right of the public to utilize a crown land site unless it is culturally or environmentally sensitive. B. In the spirit of Reconciliation, engagement with First Nations and stakeholders, to address common issues created by private development, industry, tourism; to promote both environmental and economic benefits for residents, especially cultural and economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. C. To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by conducting environmental stewardship projects designed to preserve and protect flora and fauna, and restore waterways; The BCMT has also established a stewardship program including Site Condition Reporting and Leave No Trace education. D. Yearly beach reconnaissance and cleanups. For the past three years our volunteers participated in significant clean ups of plastic on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, and removal of English Ivy on Gerald Island. In the future we hope to train volunteers in environmental assessments of campsites.