The Ashlu River, near Squamish, British Columbia is severely threatened with an Independent Power Project (IPP). This project would divert a large amount of water out of the natural riverbed, above some of the best whitewater on the river, and then run it through their system, creating electricity (to sell to the US) before returning the water to the riverbed at the bottom of the canyon.
For those of you who dont know, the Ashlu is an incredible river. It has been featured on several kayak videos including LVM and Twitch to name a few, including the upcoming LVM #14 which will feature Tatlow Creek, a tributary to the Ashlu, (There is an IPP proposed for Tatlow pending the Ashlu projectthey would simply tap into the existing infrastructure.) In addition to the amazing whitewater and numerous sections of river on the Ashlu is its incredibly long season. There is literally always a section of river to run, regardless of the time of year. This project would destroy the rivers long boating season. Another note to mention is the grizzly bear habit, salmon spawning beds and other wildlife that call this valley home.
The nearby town of Squamish is the self-proclaimed Recreation Capital of Canada and for good reason. The town and a majority of its citizens understand the importance in preserving the natural resources and are in opposition to this project. However, there are several other parties that want to see this project obtain approval, and have recently become very active in their fight. However, this project can be stopped and YOU can help. Our opinions are being taken very seriously, and I urge you at this point to stop doing whatever you are doing, take 5 minutes to write a short and simple letter stating your opposition to this project.
This is one of my favorite places to go kayaking and the thought of this project gaining approval is a worse thought than Bush being in office for four more years. Please help me to protect this gem. Thank you.
Please write a short letter to the following addresses stating you opposition.
Cut and paste the following to email your letter:
info@slrd.bc.ca,
solmstead@slrd.bc.ca,
mic@uniserve.com,
gimse@uniserve.com,
johndturner@look.ca,
isutherland@squamish.ca,
raj@rajkahlon.com,
mayor@rmow.whistler.bc.ca,
villageofpemberton@direct.ca,
mayor@lillonet.ca
Cut and paste the below to address your letter:
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Box 219, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0
(604) 894-6371
(800) 298-7753
fax (604) 894-6526
info@slrd.bc.ca
Web Site:
www.slrd.bc.ca/
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Steve Olmstead
Head of Planning and Development
(604) 894-6371 - Ext 228
solmstead@slrd.bc.ca
SLRD Board Members
Russ Oakley (Electoral Area A)
Mickey Macri (Electoral Area B)
mic@uniserve.com
Susan Gimse (Electoral Area C)
gimse@uniserve.com
John Turner (Electoral Area D)
johndturner@look.ca
Ian Sutherland (Squamish)
isutherland@squamish.ca
Raj Kahlon (Squamish)
(604) 892-5217
raj@rajkahlon.com
Hugh O'Reilly (Whistler)
(604) 932-5535
mayor@rmow.whistler.bc.ca
Elinor Warner (Pemberton)
(604) 894-6135
villageofpemberton@direct.ca
Greg Kamenka (Lillooet)
(250) 256-4289
mayor@lillonet.ca
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