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July 2018
As the summer ramps up, there is a lot going on in the Skeena!
Despite to rough start to the fishing season, things are starting to look up on the river. All across the Skeena events are in full swing. Coming up this week is the kickoff party for the Skeena Salmon Art Show that will be running until the end of Aug. find out more below.
Today is your last chance to tell the BC government how you think they should assess future industrial projects. Be sure to share your thoughts and comment before the deadline at 4pm today!
Submissions are open for the 2018 SkeenaWild Film and Photo Festival and we want to see what adventures you’ve been up to.
Check below to see how you can entre this great contest celebrating the mighty Skeena and a chance to win some amazing prizes!
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Today is your last chance to overhaul BC's Environmental Assessment, Act now!
This is your chance to safeguard the lands and waters you care about, and protect future generations from potentially damaging industrial activities.
Take action today to help ensure stronger, fairer decision-making for the environment and communities in BC.
• Ensure independent evidence and oversight of assessments
• Require more meaningful public participation and participant funding,
• Address cumulative effects within a region, through more project assessments and mandatory regional assessments
• Reject projects if they don’t meet important legal criteria, including a climate test and Indigenous consent.
Here is the discussion paper. Comment here!
The deadline is 4pm today!
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Our Latest From the Responsible Development Initiative.
Here is the latest instalment from our responsible development initiative featuring innovative, sustainable economic opportunities throughout the Northwest.
This week we're featuring Hazelton Hops! A hop farm near Hazelton BC, working hard to ensure beer security for the north. Take a look and tell us what you think.
Or if you have any video ideas for this project, drop us a line at info@skeenawild.org
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