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ON SITE AT OLIVER MUDSLIDE
Environment Minister Barry Penner (right) is seen at the Oliver slide, which occurred on June 13, 2010. He discussed options for restoring Testalinden Creek to its original course with Brian Symonds, Director of Regional Operations with Ministry of Environment. After conducting 'rapid dam assessments' of more than 600 dams around the province, the BC Government announced that it is ordering improvements to 143 other dam structures across the province. [More photos]
News
July 30, 2010
UN WORLD HERITAGE GROUP CONGRATULATES B.C. AND MONTANA
VICTORIA – British Columbia, the State of Montana and First Nations are jointly being congratulated by a UN agency for their work toward protecting the Flathead River Basin by removing mining, and oil and gas development from that area.
July 30, 2010
PARKS GET SMART WITH ‘BEAR-SMART’ RECYCLING PROGRAM
CHILLIWACK – The B.C. government and Encorp Pacific Canada are celebrating a bear-smart recycling bin program in provincial parks.
July 30, 2010
CAMPFIRE BAN ENFORCEMENT PATROLS ALL WEEKEND LONG
VICTORIA –More than 150 of the Province’s personnel will be on patrol enforcing the campfire ban over the long weekend, Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell and Minister of Environment Barry Penner said.
July 29, 2010
MORE PEOPLE CAMPING IN BC PARKS THIS YEAR
VICTORIA – Camping reservations in BC Parks are up almost 10 per cent compared to last year, which is good news for the provincial economy as British Columbians and visitors from out of province head out to our parks going into the BC Day long weekend, said Environment Minister Barry Penner.
July 16, 2010
PARKS DAY IS JULY 17 – CELEBRATE WITH BC PARKS!
VICTORIA – In advance of Parks 100 in 2011 celebrating 100 years of BC Parks, Environment Minister Barry Penner is encouraging families and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy Parks Day in B.C.’s provincial parks.
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