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Ministry of Environment
November 10, 2009

RECYCLING YOUR OLD CELLPHONE IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER

VICTORIA – British Columbians will now have access to a web-based program that provides quick information to those looking for a place to recycle their old cellphones, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced today.

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November 3, 2009

PROVINCE JOINS BATTLE AGAINST INVASIVE MUSSELS

VICTORIA – B.C is joining the state governments of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission in an agreement to protect the Columbia River basin from the spread of destructive zebra and quagga mussels, Environment Minister Barry Penner said.

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October 22, 2009

THOMPSON RIVER STEELHEAD FISHERY OPENS TOMORROW

VICTORIA – As a result of a stock size forecast for Thompson River steelhead indicating that this year’s run is strong enough, Environment Minister Barry Penner has announced that a limited steelhead sport fishery will open on Friday, Oct. 23 and remain open until Dec. 31, 2009.

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October 21, 2009

B.C. ENVIRONMENT MINISTER RELEASES COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

VICTORIA – The Minister of Environment released the second Quarterly Compliance and Enforcement Summary for 2009, covering all compliance and enforcement actions taken between April 1 and June 30.

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October 1, 2009

CONSERVATION OFFICER OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

VICTORIA – The Ministry of Environment is pleased to honour Kevin Van Damme as the Outstanding Conservation Officer of the Year for 2008, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

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