MORE PEOPLE CAMPING IN BC PARKS THIS YEAR
Publish Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:30:52 GMT
VICTORIA ? Camping reservations in BC Parks are up almost 10 per cent compared to last year, which is good news for the provincial economy as British Columbians and visitors from out of province head out to our parks going into the BC Day long weekend, said Environment Minister Barry Penner.

PARKS DAY IS JULY 17 ? CELEBRATE WITH BC PARKS!
Publish Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:54:26 GMT
VICTORIA ? In advance of Parks 100 in 2011 celebrating 100 years of BC Parks, Environment Minister Barry Penner is encouraging families and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy Parks Day in B.C.?s provincial parks.

WATER SUPPLY BULLETIN
Publish Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:52:38 GMT
VICTORIA ? Environment Minister Barry Penner says cool weather and rainfall in June in the southern half of the province has eased some of the water supply concerns that developed this spring in many communities.

QUALITY WIND PROJECT APPROVED
Publish Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:10:04 GMT
VICTORIA ? Capital Power L.P. has received an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Quality Wind Project.

CARBON TAX A WIN-WIN FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
Publish Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:01:35 GMT
VICTORIA ? British Columbians will continue to participate in the most environmentally and economically friendly tax policy in North America as the phase-in of the carbon tax continues with its annual increase July 1.

B.C. POISED FOR A NORTH AMERICAN FIRST:
Publish Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:34:14 GMT
VICTORIA ? John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action released the Carbon Neutral Update 2009 that showcases the Province?s actions to become North America?s first carbon-neutral public sector.

CARP LAKE CAMPGROUND REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC
Publish Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:26:58 GMT
PRINCE GEORGE ? Carp Lake campground in Carp Lake Provincial Park is once again fully open to campers for their use and enjoyment, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

GONE FISHIN? ON FATHER?S DAY WEEKEND
Publish Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:52:57 GMT
VICTORIA ? If you ever wanted to try fishing or introduce the sport to a youngster, now?s your chance to do it for free, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

BASELINE AIR TESTING SHOWS MINIMAL FORMALDEHYDE
Publish Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:15:45 GMT
PRINCE GEORGE ? Results from the initial baseline air quality testing in the Millar Addition area of Prince George show formaldehyde levels are below provincial limits.

INFORMATION LACKING FOR GARIBALDI AT SQUAMISH PROJECT
Publish Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:00:23 GMT
VICTORIA ? Garibaldi at Squamish Inc. will have to provide more information on its proposed project before it will be eligible to be considered for an environmental assessment certificate.