Dear Friends,
Premier Christy Clark may think that she’s moving on with Site C, but she’s hugely mistaken. This battle to save the Peace River Valley from this unnecessary and destructive project is far from over!
Five, soon to be 6 lawsuits have been launched against the federal and provincial governments with regard to Site C. The cases are solid and will set important precedents in environmental assessment in Canada. We are not finished yet!
We are going to continue to work to support Treaty 8 First Nations and Peace Valley Landowners as they proceed with their litigation against Site C in the coming months. We want to make sure that the court of public opinion is loud and strong . We will not stand by and allow this devastating project to proceed!
The BC Clean Energy and Canadian Geothermal Associations recently completed reports detailing that there are far better, more cost effective alternatives for future energy production in BC. Additionally, these projects could provide jobs throughout the province, where they are needed, rather than in the north, where employment levels are already high.
We support farm families and their way of life in the valley. We believe that food production is a far more valuable use of the rich, alluvial valley soils than energy production. You can find alternative sources of energy, but you cannot replace Class 1 and 2 soils after they’re washed down the river.
We’re going to make sure that Site C doesn’t become B.C.’s next White Elephant. And we hope that you will continue to stand with us!
Stay tuned.
We wish you all the best of the season and we look forward to working with you to protect the valley in the coming year.
For the Peace,
Andrea Morison Ana Simeon
Peace Valley Environment Association Sierra Club BC