BC Mining Law Reform

🐟BC’s mining approval process is raising alarms for its potential impact on Alaska’s salmon, as environmental safeguards appear sidelined. We need rigorous environmental assessments and international cooperation to safeguard our shared natural resources. https://lnkd.in/gqaSh25d

🌿 At BC Mining Law Reform, we're committed to safeguarding the environment and communities from the impacts of irresponsible mining practices. Join us in advocating for stricter regulations and true accountability: https://lnkd.in/g2ca-rSF

Alaska's indigenous communities demand a stop to the reopening of the Eskay Creek Mine. They say it will endanger vital ecological zones downstream. “The environmental harms don't just stop at arbitrary borders, and cultural rights don't really either.” https://lnkd.in/ehJdJ98w

'Critical Minerals'—a solution or a problem? Attend an online Q&A with experts (including BC Mining Law Reform's co-chairs) to learn about the true impact of mining these resources on the environment and communities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvvaPaqA

🗣️Promised a voice in the aftermath of the #MountPolley disaster, local communities found their input ignored when it didn't align with corporate plans. 🎧Check out our full podcast interview with Quesnel Lake resident Doug Watt: https://lnkd.in/gt9GrMM2

"Local residents are still grappling with memories of the Mount Polley mine disaster, 10 years after the incident."

🚨 A decade ago, the Mount Polley mine disaster sent shockwaves across BC, releasing 25 million cubic meters of toxic waste into pristine waters. 🌊💔 This environmental catastrophe reshaped landscapes, polluted waters with heavy metals, and continues to affect our ecosystems and communities. Research shows persistent contamination and risks to crucial species like salmon and trout. 🐟🌿 👉 We demand stronger oversight and real accountability in mining practices. It’s time for action. Join us in advocating for a safer, more responsible future. 🔗 Learn more and get involved: reformbcmining.ca/join #MountPolley10Years #MiningReform #BCEnvironment #Accountability

🌿📘Shianna McAllister explores how 'colonial evasion' shapes responses to crises like Mount Polley in the latest issue of BC Studies Quarterly Journal — highlighting deep-rooted colonial legacies that continue to impact Indigenous lands. https://lnkd.in/e_jtqBgT #IndigenousRights #MountPolley Photo credit: Jacinda Mack.

⛰️🐟Dive into The Narwhal's explainer on how the Mount Polley disaster continues to impact ecosystems and communities in BC. https://lnkd.in/eGZaA_DY

🏞️Mining disasters like Mount Polley are not 'accidents' but predictable outcomes of growing tailings volumes, improper dam design, and lax regulations. Learn about the history of mine tailings disposal in BC in the latest @BCstudies issue: https://lnkd.in/g_NzuW_8 Photo Credit: Philip B. Owens.