Thursday July 10, 2025, Unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples/Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia (CPAWS-BC) is thrilled to announce a creative collaboration with local brewery Container Brewing: a custom-labeled beer in support of wildlife, species at risk, and BC’s commitment to protect 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
Launching July 17, 2025 at a special nature-themed trivia night at Container Brewing, DILF Lager (Dude, I Love Forests)—features a limited-edition label inspired by iconic wildlife and ecosystems in BC. This unique partnership blends conservation with craft beer culture to bring environmental advocacy into new spaces—and to new audiences.
“This collaboration is about bringing people together in a fun, creative way,” says Brynna Kagawa-Visentin, Campaigner with CPAWS-BC. “We want to reach people who care about nature but might not yet feel connected to conservation efforts. This beer is an invitation to learn more, take action, and be part of a growing movement to protect what makes BC unique and beautiful—and with partial proceeds supporting our conservation work, every sip makes a difference.”
“As a brewery founded by people who spend as much time as possible outdoors—on the trails, in the forests, along the rivers—we understand how much wild spaces in BC give back to us,” says Dan Webster, Cofounder of Container Brewing. “Partnering with CPAWS-BC to help protect those same lands and waters just made sense. We take pride in brewing with purpose, and this collaboration lets us raise a glass to the places we love while helping ensure they’re still here for the next generation to enjoy.”
Launch Event Highlights:
- Venue: Container Brewing, 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1
- Date: July 17, 2025, 7 PM (limited capacity, arrive early to secure your spot)
- Partial proceeds from each beer sold go directly to CPAWS-BC’s conservation efforts
Can’t make it? Starting July 17, DILF Lager will be available at Container Brewing—while supplies last. Every can helps protect the lands, waters, and wildlife that make BC so special. Ten percent of all beer sales on launch day will be donated to CPAWS-BC, along with 10% of all future DILF Lager sales.
This initiative directly supports CPAWS-BC’s goal to see at least 30% of land and water in BC protected by 2030. In 2023, the BC government, First Nations, and the federal government, committed to this goal of 30% protection in a shared agreement. Protecting large, connected, high-quality habitats is critical to sustaining biodiversity, supporting healthy ecosystems, and strengthening partnerships with First Nations who steward these lands.
“From old-growth forests to salmon-bearing rivers, BC is home to some of the most spectacular ecosystems on Earth,” says Kagawa-Visentin. “But they’re at risk. Today, nearly 1,900 species, sub-species and ecosystems are at risk of disappearing. With community support, we can protect these places, not just for wildlife, but for future generations.”
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the cause, this is your chance to raise a glass for nature and be part of the solution. Because in BC, protecting biodiversity isn’t just good for the planet—it’s essential for our shared wellbeing, economy, and future.
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For interviews, contact:
Brynna Kagawa-Visentin
Campaigner – Lands & Freshwater Program, CPAWS-BC
brynna@cpawsbc.org
604-685-7445 x 7
The Province, the Tahltan, Taku River Tlingit, Kaska Dena, Gitanyow and Nisga’a Nations will undertake expedited planning to secure long-term ecosystem health and economic prosperity.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples/Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia (CPAWS-BC) is welcoming the launch of land use planning processes, jointly announced by the BC Government, the Kaska Dena, Tahltan, Taku River Tlingit, Gitanyow, and Nisga’a Nations. These processes provide a pathway to achieving the shared commitment to protecting 30 percent of lands and waters as well as advancing reconciliation and responsible development in Northwest BC.
“We’re thrilled to see the next step in the long-awaited launch of land use planning to bring different voices to the table and decide on a pathway to protecting the ecosystems that underpin our cultures, health and economies,” says Sarah McNeil, Executive Director at CPAWS-BC. “If done well, land use planning has the power to meet the moment of ecological crisis and economic uncertainty by moving forward to a healthy and secure future for British Columbians.”
The announcement includes three pillars previously outlined in a shared vision for the region: conservation, reconciliation and responsible development. To provide security while land use planning is launched and carried out over the coming 12 months, the province is putting a pause on new mining tenure registration in the area over a third of the planning area. This is an essential step to help governments, communities, and all interested parties move forward together.
“We thank the leadership of the Kaska, Taku River Tlingit, Tahltan, Gitanyow and Nisga’a for their ongoing stewardship and commitment to conservation, and the dedication of the BC government to move conservation forward in a respectful way,” said Aleesha Switzer, Acting Conservation Director – Lands & Freshwater Program at CPAWS-BC. “This ambitious timeline calls for dedication from all, and we hope to see additional capacity from the province to make sure these processes can advance our shared goals of bringing back healthy wildlife populations, securing a climate-safe future and responsible development.”
This process will bring together communities from the shadow of the Coast Range at the border with Alaska right across to the Continental Divide in the remotest parts of the Rocky Mountains, showcasing a tremendous variety of landscapes, ecosystems, and numerous pristine free-flowing rivers. The region is home to strongholds for many of the most iconic species found in BC, including powerful runs of salmon and teeming herds of elk.
“The territories of the five Nations include large unlogged and unroaded watersheds that are increasingly rare in BC, and significant on a global scale. Not only would land protections in this region help enable Indigenous peoples to maintain their powerful cultural connections to their land, they would also provide a stunning wild legacy for all British Columbians,” says Johnny Mikes, Conservation Specialist with CPAWS-BC.
The announcement of land use planning in the Northwest comes after many years of hard work by the Kaska, Taku River Tlingit, Tahltan, Gitanyow and Nisga’a First Nations to identify areas of ecological, cultural, and economic importance across their territories. Thanks to their efforts, we will see the land use planning process move quickly, and communities, stakeholders, industry, recreation users, and conservation organizations will soon be invited to provide their input. By working together, we can create a sustainable future where fish and wildlife thrive, alongside healthy communities.
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For interviews, contact:
Aleesha Switzer
Acting Conservation Director – Lands & Freshwater Program
media@cpawsbc.org
604-685-7445 x 7
Additional background information:
- In 2022, the BC government recognized the need for better protection of nature and committed to protecting 30 percent of lands and waters in BC by 2030, in partnership with First Nations. The January 2025 mandate letters outlined land use planning as the pathway to advance this goal, alongside resource development focused on the exploration and mining of critical minerals.
- For more information on land use planning in British Columbia, visit the BC government planning partnerships website: https://planninginpartnership.ca/
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