Dear supporters; Environment Minister Jim Prentice just announced that cabinet rejected
Taseko Mines Prosperity Project because of its adverse environmental
impact and the damage it would cause to Fish Lake and its connecting
streams.
This is a HUGE VICTORY for the Tsilhqot'in people and their allies in
the environmental community who have worked tirelessly to win this
battle for all Canadians.
Thank you All! This would not have been possible without your support!
Cheers,
Wolfgang
Hello All Friends of Friends of the Nemaiah Valley; It has just been announced that Taseko Mine's proposed "Prosperity Mine " has been turned down by the federal government. Jim Prentice, Minister of Environment made this announcement a few minutes ago andit has just been reported on the 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) CBC radio news.
This is a HUGE VICTORY for the Tsilhqot'in people and their allies in the environmental community who have worked tirelessly to win this battle for all Canadians.
FONV sends a great big "Thank You" to all those who have given so much time, money and energy into helping us keep the pressure on. This would not have happened without you!
Thank you also from the fish, the bears, the wild horses and all the other creatures that share this planet with us.
OTTAWA, Ont. -- November 2, 2010 -- The Government of Canada today announced ..... the Prosperity mine project as proposed, near Williams Lake, cannot be granted federal authorizations to proceed due to concerns about the significant adverse environmental effects of the project.
The Prosperity project has also undergone a thorough review process, including an environmental assessment by the province of British Columbia and a Federal Review Panel under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. In making its decision, the Government of Canada took into consideration the conclusions of the report of the Federal Review Panel, and agreed with the Panel's conclusions about the environmental impacts of the project.
BREAKING NEWS!!
