BC Natural world Staff Wind is worried concerning the chance for rainbow trout from the mission mission
A BC wildlife is non-profit, environmental review procedures have a new government exemption on wind projects, can favor speed on the protection of rainbow trout as plans for a new wind farm grow in the interior.
BC Hydro recently awarded a contract for the Westbank First Nation and Inragax Renewable Energy for the 2 wind project in the Pensus mountain area, about 40 km west of Kelona.
BC Government Plan to free wind projects To create rapidly from some environmental assessment processes for the creation of renewable energy projects.
But the BC Wildlife Federation is concerned that, without a standard process, the government cannot put a “proper microscope” on the project.
“When you are trying to do things fast, you do not always correct them,” said Jesse Zeman, executive director of non-profit.
Listen Zeman speaks on environmental assessment
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JC Zeman of BC Wildlife Federation says that the 2 wind power project may endanger the rainbow residence.
Zeman said that the project is planned in a drainage sector which is “extremely important” for the wild rainbow trout in the pencas for brood stock for trout hatchery since 1927.
He said that he was in a previous highway project nearby Problems made Acid leaching in penc water with rocks.
“We are always treating them after this fact to prevent such things.”
Environmental Review Integrated
Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Loui said that new government rules The environmental reviews will not eliminate, but will not consolidate permission under the BC Energy Regulator.
He said that this process is now more streamlined, without cross-ministry approval requirement.
“I think misunderstanding, perhaps, that many, perhaps, think that there will be no environmental review – which is completely wrong,” Louis said.
Westbank First Nation also has its own oversight process, including archeology and environmental reviews.
“We are not going to be embarrassed by experts, and then our traditional cultural advisor is also very important,” Loui said.
“The requirement of alternative power is so great that we can’t do disability,” he said.
What is a new law?
Zeman said that he was happy to hear Lui’s comments, but he said, “The issue is a process.”
NDP Bill 14Which is still undergoing legislative process, similar to energy resource activities such as oil, gas and hydrogen, will authorize the energy regulator to create a new permission for renewable energy projects.
Energy Minister Adrian Dix said in an email statement, “BCER can maintain environmental security by speeding up the deadline for projects instead of three to five years for the environmental evaluation process.”
Dicks stated that BCER ensures that wildlife planning tools are preserved through inspection and “end of restoration of life”.
This also ensures that according to Dicks, the Energy Resource Activities is in line with the rules under the Act.
Wind agricultural benefits
Lui said that the K2 Pawan project has great benefits.
“I think it actually gives examples to the first nation and the government and the first nation and industry’s economic coordination component,” he said, K2 will bring jobs, training and business opportunities keeping the Pawan project in mind.
Members of WestBank First Nation will vote on the project in the expected referendum later this year.
“We want to ensure that our members are fully informed, fully aligned is what we are doing,” Louis said.
Pawan Farm is expected to remain in service by 2031.
