Gibsons council is renewing its push for stronger watershed protections and clearer oversight of forestry operations, following a staff report on BC Timber Sales’ (BCTS) 2025–2029 Sunshine Coast Operating Plan. At its July 22 regular meeting, council endorsed a recommendation to re-share findings from a 2024 review of BCTS’s watershed assessment with the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Water, Lands, and Resource Stewardship. The review, conducted by independent hydrology experts, raised concerns about the potential impact of proposed logging — particularly cut block TA0159 — on Aquifer 560 recharge. “This is just one of those things that comes and goes,” said Coun. David Croal. “One minute they’re talking about logging, and the next minute the auction is next week. I really appreciate the conscientious effort our staff is putting in to stay on top of this.”