What was this engagement about? The Riverview Lands HCP planning process explored existing heritage values and sought to uncover new ones. Beyond identifying what is valued about the Lands, the process sought to understand why built and natural features, and the Lands themselves, are valued. This exploration will ensure that as the HCP is developed …
What was this engagement about? Local amateur and professional freshwater anglers were encouraged to come and share their experiences at an open house hosted in Haida Gwaii by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. As part of the ongoing review of freshwater fishing regulations, ministry biologists sought interested individuals to lend …
Engagement Summary BC Ideas was an online competition that asked British Columbians to bring forward innovative ideas and programs that address the challenges facing our province. Over $100,000 in investments will be distributed to support creative solutions to health, social, and environmental challenges in communities across the province. Funding is being determined through an …
What was this engagement about? In 2009, BC Hydro received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Interior-Lower Mainland Transmission Project, which proposed building a new electrical power transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam. A request was made to change the alignment of the project by 2.7km. How did my contribution make a difference? The …
Engagement Summary Burdwood Group Conservancy is a cluster of islands situated on the southern Central Coast of British Columbia that includes Denham Island, Walker Islet, and several other unnamed island and islets. The Conservancy is 48km northeast of Port McNeill on Vancouver Island and 290 km northwest of Vancouver. The Provincial Government recognizes Burdwood Group …
What was this engagement about? This proposal was to develop the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project, which comprises three run‐of‐river hydroelectric facilities (HEFs) located in the headwaters of the Lillooet River northwest of Pemberton – specifically the Upper Lillooet River HEF, the Boulder Creek HEF, and the North Creek HEF. These three facilities will be developed as …
What was this engagement about? BC Hydro requested amendments to the boundaries of Elk Falls Provincial Park for a proposed hydro project. The proposal ensured that there is an overall net increase in the area of the park through land additions in other areas of the park after project completion. All proposals to amend the …
What was this engagement about? This project proposed to develop a copper-zinc-silver-gold deposit in the Nechako region of B.C. near Dease Lake. The deposit had an anticipated production capacity of 912,500 tonnes per year and a mine life expectancy of approximately twelve years. How did my contribution make a difference? The intention of seeking …
What was this engagement about? This Project proposed to loop the existing FortisBC pipeline system between Kingsvale and Oliver, by installing a second pipeline approximately 161 km in length and building new compression facilities at Kingsvale, Trail and Yahk. How did my contribution make a difference? The intention of seeking public comments was to …
Engagement Summary Resource roads are a highly valued part of B.C.’s transportation network. They are essential to British Columbia’s economic development, provide access to back-country recreation and help connect communities across the province. B.C.’s vast network of resource roads are currently governed by 11 acts and regulations, and shared by a diverse set of …
