Archive for May, 2010

Michael Discusses Aspects of the Water Act with the Environment Minister

May 3 2010

Water has been a hot topic in Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows, specifically the regulations around extraction for agricultural purposes. Today Michael had an opportunity to discuss the relevant legislation, The Water Act, with Environment Minister Barry Penner and in particular the issue of instream flow requirements.

Below you will find the draft Hansard of the exchange and the official version will be posted when available.

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The Protection of Drinking Water Supply

May 3 2010

Many here on the Wet Coast take water for granted. After all it’s constantly falling on our heads! But today Michael rose to draw attenntion to the fact that clean, safe and accessible drinking water is a precious commodity that we need to protect.

Below is the draft Hansard of his statement and as always the official version will be posted when available.

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