VICTORIA, BC–(Marketwired – May 17, 2016) – Geoscience BC will take part in a media briefing to announce a major funding initiative by the BC government for water management, mineral, oil and gas exploration in the province.

Who:
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review

Dallas Smith, President and CEO of the Nanwakolas Council and Geoscience BC Director

Robin Archdekin, President and CEO, Geoscience BC

What:
Funding announcement supporting water management, mineral, oil and gas exploration in BC

When:
Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m.

Where:
Grand Pacific Hotel. Pender Island Ballroom, 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC

About Geoscience BC

Geoscience BC is an independent, non-profit organization that generates earth science information in partnership with First Nations, local communities, governments, academia and the resource sector. This vital information is made available to the public to encourage investment in sustainable resource projects and support informed resource management decisions for the benefit of all British Columbians. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the province of British Columbia.