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- Emerging Solutions for Clean, ...
Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue -...
Monday, January 11 at 6:30pm - EDRF 20th Anniversary - North ...
BC GEU Offices in Courtenay
Saturday, January 23 at 2:00pm - EDRF 20th Anniversary - South ...
BCGEU Auditorium - Victoria
Saturday, February 6 at 2:00pm
Ellen Zimmerman hope the blueprint considers all the terrible proposed IPPs that locals oppose because they push roads into wilderness where there are no roads, screw up wild rivers that have hardly seen a canoe or kayak, let alone a power plant, and take our public resource and line some private pockets!
West Coast Environmental Law Hot off the press! West Coast Environmental Law has co-authored a blueprint for improving the planning and development of renewable electricity and IPPs in BC. We will discuss these recommendations at our public Dialogue Forum on Emerging Solutions for Clean Green Power on January 11, 2010 at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asia Pacific Hall.
www.wcel.org
British Columbians are deeply concerned about climate change, and while they support clean electricity as part of the solution, many harbour concerns about how independent power projects (IPPs) are currently being developed. ...
West Coast Environmental Law Pesticide Ban, anyone? The BC government is consulting the public on a provincial ban on cosmetic pesticides. Expect push back from the pesticide industry – so make your voice heard between now and February 15, 2010. West Coast is joining the Canadian Cancer Society and others in calling for a real ban on cosmetic pesticides in BC.
www.env.gov.bc.ca
This site includes information, policy and regulations related to integrated pest management.
West Coast Environmental Law congratulates the Haida on the latest step in their long journey toward reconciliation with BC, which includes a new model of shared decision-making for Haida Gwaii. For years, through litigation, negotiation, and the strength of the people, the Haida have safeguarded their lands and waters. West Coast is honoured to h...ave provided legal support to the Haida at several earlier stages of this journey.
www2.news.gov.bc.ca
VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell and Guujaaw, President of the Haida Nation signed a historic reconciliation protocol – Kunst’aa guu - Kunst’aayah, which means “the beginning”.
West Coast Environmental Law Eco-logging in the Great Bear Rainforest just received a green stamp of approval from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). West Coast was one of the principal drafters of the FSC-BC standards which, like organic food standards, assure consumers that wood products are produced in an ecologically and socially responsibl...e way. Total area FSC-certified in BC is now close to 2 million hectares!
Group of Companies Receive International Eco-certification in the Great Bear Rainforest — The Rainfo
www.savethegreatbear.org
Forest Stewardship Council certification for nearly one million hectares of forest compliments the conservation plan in the Great Bear Rainforest; largest certification of its kind on BC's coast.
West Coast Environmental Law West Coast celebrates 20 years of EDRF victories. West Coast today released On the Ground: How the West Coast Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund has used the law to protect BC’s environment for 20 years.
www.wcel.org
West Coast Environmental Law
On Saturday, February 6th, 2010, please join West Coast Environmental Law in Victoria in celebrating the 20th anniversary of BC’s most successful and versatile environmental legal aid program – the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF). With the generous support of The Law Foundation of BC, over its 20-years in ...existence the EDRF has granted over $4 million to individuals, community groups and First Nations from all across the province so they can hire lawyers and experts to protect BC’s environment. Whether you’re a former recipient of EDRF funding or this is the first you’ve heard of it, if you care about the environment we’d love you to celebrate with us!
For 20 years the EDRF has helped the people of Southern Vancouver Island BC protect their environment. Our funding helped:
• The Western Canada Wilderness Committee challenge logging in Victoria's watershed;
• The Friends of Beacon Hill Park block commercial activity in the park;
• The South Island Sea Kayaker's Association demand a public process around plans to built a massive marina in Victoria's harbour; and
• The Crofton Airshed Citizens Group oppose plans to burn tire waste in the Crofton pulp mill.
Come learn about these and other wins, as well as getting a sneak peak of the exciting environmental initiatives that the EDRF is currently supporting throughout BC. If the EDRF has helped you, we would encourage you to come prepared to share – stories, and if possible, photos.
Please pass this invitation on to anyone who you think may be interested.
Time:2:00PM Saturday, February 6th
Location:BCGEU Auditorium - Victoria
West Coast Environmental Law
Please join West Coast Environmental Law in Courtenay on January 23rd, 2010 in celebrating the 20th anniversary of BC’s most successful and versatile environmental legal aid program – the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF). With the generous support of The Law Foundation of BC, over its 20-years in existence ...the EDRF has granted over $4 million to individuals, community groups and First Nations from all across the province so they can hire lawyers and experts to protect BC’s environment. Whether you’re a former recipient of EDRF funding or this is the first you’ve heard of it, if you care about the environment we’d love you to celebrate with us!
For 20 years the EDRF has helped the people of Northern Vancouver Island protect their environment. Our funding helped:
• Alexandra Morton challenge the constitutionality of BC's fish farm laws;
• The Denman Island Conservancy protect Komass Bluff, Railway Marsh and other environmentally sensitive lands;
• the Baynes Sound Area Society for Sustainability challenge plans for the Kensington Properties Development at Union Bay that didn't consider water;
• the Sierra Club Comox Valley's recent challenge of plans to build a gas station in the Courtenay River Estuary.
Come learn about these and other wins, as well as getting a sneak peak of the exciting environmental initiatives that the EDRF is currently supporting. If the EDRF has helped you, we would encourage you to come prepared to share – stories, and if possible, photos.
Please pass this invitation on to anyone who you think may be interested.
Time:2:00PM Saturday, January 23rd
Location:BC GEU Offices in Courtenay
West Coast Environmental Law West Coast Environmental Law Staff Lawyer Josh Paterson speaks on Co-op Radio, warning that the Enbridge pipeline project would open Canada’s Pacific north coast to the threat of oil super tankers. It's crucial we tell the companies involved that oil tankers aren't welcome in BC waters – let your friends know.
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A new pipeline project from the Alberta tar sands to the Pacific Coast means that oil tankers may travel up and down the coast of British Columbia again. Josh Paterson is staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law. ...
Brian De Graaff I'm glad someone is able to stand up & fight for our future...I've been the the west coast/islands twice it's got to be one of the most beautifull places in Canada the last thing it needs is oil super tankers. Don't they remember Exxon & the polution these ships leave behind. Keep up the good work
Jamie Biggar
We need to fight back against the hacked email hatchet job! http://go-beyond.ca/blog/2009/12/05/figh
West Coast Environmental Law The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway project would open our north coast to oil supertankers and the inevitable risk of oil spills. The months of opposition and controversy dogging Ottawa's plan for an environmental assessment of the Enbridge project are sure to keep up as the final terms of reference are released wi...thout addressing some major concerns. Read our press release at the link below::
www.wcel.org
West Coast Environmental Law Do you have a professional accounting designation or are working towards one? Do you want to work for a dynamic and progressive environmental law not-for-profit? West Coast is looking for a new part time Financial Manager, check out the job description at the link below:
www.wcel.org
West Coast Environmental Law Gas & Water don’t mix. If you’re in Nanaimo between Tuesday and Thursday (Dec 1 to 3), head down to the Nanaimo Courthouse (35 Front Street) to support the Sierra Club Comox Valley in their fight against a gas station in Courtenay’s environmentally sensitive estuary. The Sierra Club, with funding from West Coast, plans... to challenge regional district approvals for the gas station in the BC Supreme Court.
www.sierraclub.bc.ca
West Coast Environmental Law
gives
a thumbs up for BC's new greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting regulation. It
requires industries emitting more than 10000 tonnes of GHG to report
them to government. An important first step - not perfect, but better
than the 25000 tonne reporting requirement proposed by Ontario and the
Western Climate Initiative.
www2.news.gov.bc.ca
VICTORIA – A new provincial regulation coming into effect Jan. 1, 2010, will require all facilities in British Columbia that emit over 10,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) annually to publically report their emissions, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.
