Reforming Kitimat’s Local Laws During an Industrial Boom
Law reform recommendations to support a Green Bylaws approach in the District of Kitimat. A submission prepared for Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
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Reducing Commuter Trips to Decrease BC’s GHG Emissions
A recent ELC submission prepared for Be the Change Earth Alliance shows that introducing a mandatory program to reduce commuting trips could eliminate an estimated 5% of BC’s GHG emissions. Commute Trip Reduction Initiatives: Implementing Efficiencies in Transportation for a Green >
Reducing Water Extraction and Increasing Environmental Flows in the Coquitlam River
Numerous factors threaten the flow and quality of water in the Coquitlam River: urban development and diking, population growth, the effects of climate change, and a hydroelectric dam flow management regime that has had a negative impact on fish. As >
Submission: Proposed Integrated Management Approach to Plastics
Submission in response to the federal government’s discussion paper released following the October announcement to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030.
The Case for Indigenous Guardian Programs
Indigenous Guardians monitor and protect the lands and waters on their territory. They are the “eyes and ears” of a First Nation on the ground. Guardians monitor the activities of resources users, enforce federal, provincial, and Indigenous laws, gather data >
Enhancing Plastic Recycling in Canada
Our latest report on dealing with plastic pollution calls for the introduction of plastic recycling standards in Canada. This is the fourth report in the series of our work on plastics issues. Only 9% of total plastic is actually recycled, >
Improving Catch-and-Release Regulations in BC
A report prepared for Skeena Fisheries Commission making the case for prohibiting the removal of fish from water during catch-and-release fishing.
Incorporating Indigenous Interests into, or Operating in Parallel with, Decision Making under the Water Sustainability Act
A report providing recommendations for incorporating Indigenous laws and traditions into the Water Sustainability Act decision-making process.
Recommendations for Optimal Implementation of the Elk/Beaver Lake Watershed Management Plan
A report prepared for Veins of Life Watershed Society identifying opportunities to strengthen and supplement the Capital Regional District’s draft management plan to address deteriorating water quality and other ecological conditions at Elk/Beaver Lake (near Victoria, BC.)
Commute Trip Reduction Initiatives: Implementing Efficiencies in Transportation for a Greener Future
A report prepared for Be the Change Earth Alliance evaluating how BC’s current laws address transportation demand management strategy of commute trip reduction.