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WIND POWER TAKES OFF IN B.C.
Environment Minister Barry Penner (right) and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Blair Lekstrom got a close-up view of the Bear Mountain Wind Park on Aug. 6, 2009 near Dawson Creek. Investments in new, clean energy projects will help diversify rural economies, create opportunities for partnerships with First Nations, and help meet our future energy requirements without generating greenhouse gases or local air pollution. [More photos]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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