Internationally recognized as a leading centre of excellence in the use of earth-observation data, and supports an expanding industry sector including the world leaders in global ground station, image analysis and radar mapping markets. CCRS is responsible for the reception, processing, archiving and dissemination of remotely sensed data for Canada.

CCME works to promote cooperation on and coordination of interjurisdictional issues such as waste management, air pollution and toxic chemicals.

Responsible for the management, protection and enhancement of the province's environment. Ministry plans, minister profile, parks information, endangered species, environmental trends, and related materials.

The program is designed to address operational forest and range management problems through multidisciplinary research and a variety of extension products.

Canada's largest freshwater research establishment. NWRI conducts a comprehensive program of research and development in the aquatic sciences, in partnership with the Canadian and international science communities.

The CDC systematically collects and disseminates information on the rare and endangered plants, animals and plant associations of British Columbia, providing information on rare organisms and ecosystems

Regional silviculture staff enforce policies, procedures and operational standards for reforestation practices, vegetation management and forest health. They also offer training on current silvicultural practices to field staff and the forestry community.

Fisheries and Oceans research.