Planning for a new National Marine Conservation Area began back in 2002. Then, in 2011, federal and provincial Environment Ministers announced new boundaries …then, nothing. It’s now time to honour the promises, and declare the Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area. Canada would benefit from rich habitat and fisheries, …and British Columbia, and …
Category: National Marine Conservation Area – VI
Campaign for a Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area.
Jul 26
VI National Marine Conservation Area
Southern Strait of Georgia, National Marine Conservation Area Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13/14 Renewed Call for Gulf Islands Marine Reserve Promises for Economic Prosperity & Environmental Conservation Need Followup CEDAR – “Fourteen years of study and consultation should be enough to finalize a federal-provincial agreement,” according to Laurie Gourlay, president of the …