Posted in Conservation News, Policy and Management Filed In: Hydropower, Water |
Tagged british columbia, energy, fracking, water |
Posted by Trish Hall on February 15, 2012
The Vancouver Sun article Slow and easy will win energy race, by Ben Parfitt, highlights the costs and cumulative impacts that could result from rushing forward with plans to increase natural gas exports (primarily through controversial hydraulic fracturing or fracking). …
Posted in Conservation News Filed In: Hydropower, Salmon Biodiversity, Water |
Tagged climate change, glacier, streamflow |
Posted by Trish Hall on February 6, 2012
The Tyee article Glaciers, BC Hydro’s Melting Batteries discusses how “Scientists are trying to figure out how rising temps will change the alpine run-off that helps power the province.” The article goes on to state: “Why are glaciers important to …
Posted in Salmon Leaks, Uncategorized Filed In: Fisheries Management, Salmon Biodiversity, Water |
Tagged Cohen, Craig Orr, hydropower, IPPs, Salmon Leaks, water |
Posted by Trish Hall on January 27, 2012
Nearing the end of regularly scheduled hearings, the Cohen Commission wrapped up with sessions on Hydro and Cumulative Effects. In addition, a senior DFO management panel was brought back for a final wrap-up. Although these were the last hearings of …
Posted in Conservation News, Watershed Watch Activities Filed In: Hydropower, Salmon Biodiversity, Water |
Tagged letter, Rivers Without Borders, Watershed Watch |
Posted by Trish Hall on November 15, 2011
Watershed Watch joined with 35 other scientists in a letter to British Columbia Premier Christy Clark today, asking for “her leadership to balance impending industrial development in northwest BC with the outstanding fish, wildlife and ecological values of this largely …
Posted in Watershed Watch Activities, Watershed Watch in the Media Filed In: Fisheries Management, Hydropower, Salmon Biodiversity, Salmon Farming, Water |
Tagged Cohen, Fanny Kiefer, media, sockeye, Watershed Watch |
Posted by Trish Hall on September 14, 2011
Fraser sockeye declines and the Cohen Inquiry were the subject of Watershed Watch Executive Director, Craig Orr’s interview with Fanny Kiefer on Shaw TV Studio 4 on September 14, 2011. Orr testified at the Cohen Inquiry on sea lice and …