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Environmental Law Centre, University of Victoria

The Environmental Law Centre Society provides research and advocacy on public interest environmental issues. Operating under the supervision of a senior environmental lawyer, our students provide pro bono legal representation and legal assistance to community/conservation groups and First Nations; produce citizen handbooks and other public legal education materials; and advocate on a wide range of environmental law reform issues.

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Urban Forests: The Regulation of Garry Oak Ecosystems in British Columbia

This paper prepared for Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society paper examines British Columbia’s unique Garry oak ecosystem and examines legal and policy options that may exist to foster and protect it.
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Report on the Sencot'en Alliance's Participation in the Planning and Management of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

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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Case Studies of Agricultural Land Commission Decisions: The Need for Inquiry and Reform

On behalf of the Agricultural Land Reserve Protection and Enhancement Committee, this report identifies flaws in recent decisions of British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission and is the basis for a request to the ...
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The Northwest Burke Vision: Principles and Recommendations

Report prepared for the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable (CRWR) to support their work developing standards for the Northwest Burke area.
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Professional Reliance and Environmental Regulation in British Columbia

This report,evaluates the regulatory approach to professional reliance and environmental regulation in British Columbia, identifies issues and makes recommendations for improvement.
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A Draft Submission: Canada’s Legal Obligation and Duty to Ensure On-Reserve Access to Clean Drinking Water

This draft submission to the Federal Government, which can be used as a resource to First Nations who want to advocate for improved drinking water quality within the Canadian legal framework, argues that Ottawa is ...
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