The 2024 gravel extraction by CP at Norrish Creek was far larger than in previous years and extended far below its right of way. The streambed was lowered by meters. This winter several small creeks that are fed by the groundwater aquifer surrounding Norrish went dry, killing the many thousands of salmon eggs incubating in their gravel. This video by renowned salmon restoration biologist Matt Foy details the impacts and the history of the site. This is not the first time this has happened. DFO is investigating, but it remains to be seen whether or not the site will be repaired. ... See MoreSee Less
On site with Cheam and Skwah First Nations yesterday to investigate the source of this toxic spill into Hope Slough. It stinks like sewage and chemicals, oxygen level is zero. Again, it is coming from a pipe on an upstream farm.
Heartbreaking to think of the Coho Salmon that are swimming through this slop to just to reach their spawning grounds. It is the middle of their run right now.
This is the second major spill in two months, and the second time the Province has declined to investigate. In contrast Environment and Climate Change Canada officers have responded within the hour. ... See MoreSee Less
Hoping our letter helps spur politicians and regulators to stop this madness and start focusing on repairing the damage done. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hoping politicians and regulators put a quick stop to this madness and start focusing on repairing the damage done.
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Hoping politicians and regulators stop this madness and start focusing on repairing the damage.
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The 2024 gravel extraction by CP at Norrish Creek was far larger than in previous years and extended far below its right of way. The streambed was lowered by meters. This winter several small creeks that are fed by the groundwater aquifer surrounding Norrish went dry, killing the many thousands of salmon eggs incubating in their gravel. This video by renowned salmon restoration biologist Matt Foy details the impacts and the history of the site. This is not the first time this has happened. DFO is investigating, but it remains to be seen whether or not the site will be repaired.
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Where is DFO FOR ON LOCATION MONITOR ING?
Protecting these parcels from development would be a great step.
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On site with Cheam and Skwah First Nations yesterday to investigate the source of this toxic spill into Hope Slough. It stinks like sewage and chemicals, oxygen level is zero. Again, it is coming from a pipe on an upstream farm.
Heartbreaking to think of the Coho Salmon that are swimming through this slop to just to reach their spawning grounds. It is the middle of their run right now.
This is the second major spill in two months, and the second time the Province has declined to investigate. In contrast Environment and Climate Change Canada officers have responded within the hour. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow! That is hard to believe. All that evidence too.
Shocking, disheartening and downright maddening!
Why does the province refuse to investigate?
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ANOTHER TOXIC WASTE DISCHARGE DISCOVERED IN THE HOPE SLOUGH – Cheam First Nation
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ANOTHER TOXIC WASTE DISCHARGE DISCOVERED IN THE HOPE SLOUGH Cheam Communications 2 days ago news 674 Views 0 Comments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 29, 2024 Cheam / Pelólxw Territory (Rosedale, B.C. ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook