Klinaklini River

The BC Creek Protection Society is hosting three seminars on Vancouver Island. The purpose of the meetings is to raise awareness about proposed hydropower development on Vancouver Island and the Coast Range (including Bute Inlet and the Klinaklini: http://www.klinaklini.info). We hope to learn from and discuss with affected First Nations groups potential positive and negative impacts. BC CPS can offer independent insight on current knowledge about ecological impacts and the environmental assessment process. June 2nd Port Hardy 6:30-8:30 PM, Civic Center June 3rd Gold River 6:30- 8:30PM, The Ridge Pub June 4th Alert Bay 6:00-8:00PM, ICNRC

MAY 24 - RIVERS AT RISK: RAFE MAIR COMES TO THE SALMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD TO DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC AND FIRST NATIONS THE THREATS OF PRIVATE RIVER POWER TO THREE MAJOR LOCAL WATERSHEDS (more…)

Please learn about the Canadian Environmental Assessment underway for the Klinaklini power project at: Klinaklini Hydroelectric project Canadian Environmental Assessment For more information also consult the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry From the above document: 7.3 Submission of Comments The Responsible Authorities expect to submit a report and recommendation to the Minister of the Environment early in 2008 on whether the environmental assessment should continue by means of a comprehensive study or be referred to a mediator or a review panel. The public is invited to provide comments at this scoping stage of the environmental assessment of the project on the following areas: • the proposed scope of the project (Section 6.1); • the factors proposed to be considered in the assessment (Section 6.2); • the proposed scope of those factors (Section 6.3); and • the ability of the comprehensive study to address issues relating to the project (Section 6.4). Persons wishing to submit comments may do so in writing to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Comments must be received by close of business June 26, 2008 sent to: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch 200 – 401 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3S4 Attention: Alasdair Beattie Facsimile: 604-666-7907 Electronic mail: Alasdair.Beattie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Please be as detailed as possible and clearly reference the Klinaklini River Hydroelectric Project and the Registry File number 07-03-36321 on your submission. Please note that all documents and/or responses received regarding this project are considered public and will become part of the public registry. As stated above, if the Minister of the Environment determines that a comprehensive study will be conducted for the project, the public will be provided with further opportunities to participate. The public will also have opportunities to participate in the assessment should the project be referred to a mediator or a review panel.