The Nechako Watershed Council: Lessons from a grassroots initiative
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Issue Date
2000
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Authors
Curry, John A.
Nightingale, Katherine
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Abstract
Freshwater resources in Northern B.C.
may be abundant, but decisions affecting
these resources cannot be considered
routine or easily made. The protracted debate over Alcan's
proposed Kemano Completion Project
heightened community awareness of the
Nechako River system and emphasized
the need for a new type of discussion
framework. Formed in June 1998, the
Nechako Watershed Council (NWC)
provides the necessary forum for the
many users of the river to participate in
open discussion.