As global demand for seaweed expands, a new commercial seaweed harvesting industry is emerging on Vancouver Island. This report warns that this harvest could have serious impacts on fisheries and sensitive coastal ...
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For environmental groups acting with First Nations, the government’s duty to consult First Nations will play an important part in any litigation strategy. This report examines how current duty to consult law fulfills ...
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On behalf of the Sencot’en Alliance –an alliance of four Coast Salish First Nations– this report is intended to be used as a tool in the participation of First Nations in the planning and management of the Gulf Islands ...
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This report prepared for the Ancient Forest Alliance, reviews the current framework for protecting old growth forests. It makes recommendations for retaining old growth based on the best available science, phasing out ...
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Aging home heating oil tanks and systems are a growing environmental hazard. This report prepared for the Gorge-Tillicum Community Association examines the issues involved and makes recommendations for provincial and ...
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This report prepared for the Sierra Club BC recommends a fundamental reform of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process for new projects. It recommends that the Province of British Columbia apply a ...
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This report prepared for the BC Wildlife Federation recommends legal changes to ensure best management practices are implemented to prevent the spread of fatal diseases from domestic livestock to wild bighorn sheep, ...
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This report prepared for Living Oceans Society examines the potential financial liability Canadian taxpayers could face if there were a catastrophic oil tanker spill in the coastal waters of British Columbia’s north ...
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This report, prepared for Saanich Action for the Environment, shows how local government can use its discretion to craft Environmental Development Permit Areas (EDPAs) tailored to its particular region.
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This report prepared for the Ancient Forest Alliance examines the urgent need for a provincial Natural Lands Acquisition Fund in British Columbia. The report includes recommendations and a number of options the Province ...
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