Three Sea to Sky organizations have been named the inaugural recipients of the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) Community Benefit Program, which has awarded more than $25,000 to projects tied to forest education, habitat stewardship, recreation access, and invasive species management. The funding, announced on May 19, comes from the community forest’s carbon offset sales revenue. …The community forest said the program reflects its broader goal of operating “as a model of regenerative forestry and reconciliation” while supporting partner communities through locally driven initiatives. The announcement comes ahead of the CCF’s spring 2026 information session, scheduled for May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Istken Room at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.