Working towards social and ecological sustainability in Northwest British Columbia since 1996
This report provides a critical review of the socio-economic components of the environmental impact assessment prepared for the proposed Tenas (Telkwa) coal project, which would be located seven kilometres southwest of Telkwa. It includes an analysis of project need and benefits, and economic, demographic, infrastructure and methodological issues.
Northwest British Columbia is a vast, sparsely populated region where rural communities and small cities co-exist with intact wilderness ecosystems. It is the home to numerous First Nations, none of whom have ceded their terrritories to the crown. Three major wild salmon rivers -- the Nass, Skeena and Stikine -- flow through the region to the Pacific Ocean. The region’s abundant natural resources have led to a series of large-scale industrial proposals over the decades, including salmon farms, pulp mills, mines, hydro projects and oil and gas pipelines.
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