Some Facts:

- The Coquitlam River is the 6th most endangered river in British Columbia due to, "excessive sediment loads most of which is caused by gravel mining" (ORCBC, 2006).

- "It’s estimated that for close to 200 days each year, siltation levels along much of the river are considered to be at levels deemed harmful to fish" (ORCBC, 2006).

- Soil removal permits are renewed for gravel companies every two years by Coquitlam city council despite these companies' poor environmental records.

- No level of government including Municipal, Provincial, or Federal are holding gravel companies operating in the Coquitlam River Valley accountable for their polluting actions.

What role does the DFO pledge:

- "Study, conserve and protect aquatic ecosystems"

- "Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations in support of economic development and other activities."

Take Action to protect
the Coquitlam River!

Write a letter to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and let them know how you feel about gravel companies polluting the Coquitlam River

Send letters to:

Department of Fisheries ands Oceans
Min@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
(Minister of Fisheries and Oceans)
info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
(Department of Fisheries and Oceans)

Also forward letters to:

mayor_council@coquitlam.ca
(Mayor and Coquitlam city council)

evastaley@telus.net
moorej@parl.gc.ca
(James Moore MP Port Moody, Westwood, Port Coquitlam, Tri-City and Ottawa offices)
iain.black.mla@leg.bc.ca
(Iain Black MLA Port Moody, Westwood)

Include full name, postal and e-mail address.

and send a copy to river_ethics@hotmail.com
to let us know you took action!