shanerobinson
11-12-2004, 12:33 PM
>
> 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 don't 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 project—they would simply tap into the
> existing infrastructure.) In addition to the amazing whitewater and
> numerous sections of river on the Ashlu is it's incredibly long
> season. There is literally always a section of river to run,
> regardless of the time of year. This project would destroy the
> river's 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 (even just one sentence) 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
> 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 don't 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 project—they would simply tap into the
> existing infrastructure.) In addition to the amazing whitewater and
> numerous sections of river on the Ashlu is it's incredibly long
> season. There is literally always a section of river to run,
> regardless of the time of year. This project would destroy the
> river's 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 (even just one sentence) 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