They actually pulled the plug and honestly I am still shaking because the headwaters are safe now. I keep replaying the news in my head and thinking about those salmon and all that pristine water that gets to stay exactly how it should be. We have to keep watching the …
Petition to Protect our Sacred Headwaters, Salmon and Health of our Future Generations.
Currently, there is mining exploration taking place in our headwaters of the Adams River, unsurrendered Secwepemc Territory. The impacts of this mining project, if allowed to go through, will be permanent and irreversible. The proposal includes:
- Bringing big industry into untouched, ecologically sensitive areas in our glaciers, headwaters and the only Interior Temperate Rainforest in the World
- 2,000 tonne per day (700,000 tonne per year) to be mined
- Toxic tailings slimes (ponds) at Tumtum Lake and Oliver Creek basin
- Massive waste rock dumps, heavy metals and acid mine drainage contamination
- 200 person permanent mining town including sewage, electricity, roads, railroads and all the infrastructure for a small town at Tumtum Lake
We demand an immediate and permanent stop to Imperial Metals' Ruddock Creek Project in our Sacred Headwaters.
Seeing all this momentum is honestly overwhelming and kind of surreal because I remember when I was just staring at a blank screen wondering if anyone would even care about these headwaters. It makes me feel like we might actually stop these tailings ponds from ever becoming a reality since the focus is finally landing on the glacier health and the salmon that need us to speak up for them.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2011
6 Comments
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Ellen Powell
11 years ago
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I stand with these people who have made this petition. The attack on the environment all over the world is crazy- and the people who are attacking it have families, too. I jut don't get why they aren't conscious of what they are doing to future generations, including their own. Let them make money with sustainable energy instead.
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alma
11 years ago
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Stop killing our only home. Many families will stop having children if they see no future for their babies. Stop being greedy! Why do you want more money if you have no place to rule? Think about your children, because without clean water there is no life.
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Jennifer Wallace
14 years ago
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My kids deserve clean water to grow up with. This is just reckless and totally wrong.
S
Sarah Doyle
14 years ago
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THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE. You cant drink money when the water is poisoned. Stop this project before its too late.
M
Mike Stewart
14 years ago
Featured
Seriously? Another mine in an untouched area? We need to protect the rainforest and the fish. Greed is ruining everything.
D
Dave Kennedy
14 years ago
Featured
Keep the mines out of our headwaters. Salmon have enough trouble as it is without toxic sludge running into the river. Leave the place alone for once.
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They actually pulled the plug and honestly I am still shaking because the headwaters are safe now. I keep replaying the news in my head and thinking about those salmon and all that pristine water that gets to stay exactly how it should be. We have to keep watching the …
Petition to Protect our Sacred Headwaters, Salmon and Health of our Future Generations.
Currently, there is mining exploration taking place in our headwaters of the Adams River, unsurrendered Secwepemc Territory. The impacts of this mining project, if allowed to go through, will be permanent and irreversible. The proposal includes:
- Bringing big industry into untouched, ecologically sensitive areas in our glaciers, headwaters and the only Interior Temperate Rainforest in the World
- 2,000 tonne per day (700,000 tonne per year) to be mined
- Toxic tailings slimes (ponds) at Tumtum Lake and Oliver Creek basin
- Massive waste rock dumps, heavy metals and acid mine drainage contamination
- 200 person permanent mining town including sewage, electricity, roads, railroads and all the infrastructure for a small town at Tumtum Lake
We demand an immediate and permanent stop to Imperial Metals' Ruddock Creek Project in our Sacred Headwaters.
Seeing all this momentum is honestly overwhelming and kind of surreal because I remember when I was just staring at a blank screen wondering if anyone would even care about these headwaters. It makes me feel like we might actually stop these tailings ponds from ever becoming a reality since the focus is finally landing on the glacier health and the salmon that need us to speak up for them.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2011
6 Comments
E
Ellen Powell
11 years ago
Featured
I stand with these people who have made this petition. The attack on the environment all over the world is crazy- and the people who are attacking it have families, too. I jut don't get why they aren't conscious of what they are doing to future generations, including their own. Let them make money with sustainable energy instead.
A
alma
11 years ago
Featured
Stop killing our only home. Many families will stop having children if they see no future for their babies. Stop being greedy! Why do you want more money if you have no place to rule? Think about your children, because without clean water there is no life.
J
Jennifer Wallace
14 years ago
Featured
My kids deserve clean water to grow up with. This is just reckless and totally wrong.
S
Sarah Doyle
14 years ago
Featured
THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE. You cant drink money when the water is poisoned. Stop this project before its too late.
M
Mike Stewart
14 years ago
Featured
Seriously? Another mine in an untouched area? We need to protect the rainforest and the fish. Greed is ruining everything.
D
Dave Kennedy
14 years ago
Featured
Keep the mines out of our headwaters. Salmon have enough trouble as it is without toxic sludge running into the river. Leave the place alone for once.
I stand with these people who have made this petition. The attack on the environment all over the world is crazy- and the people who are attacking it have families, too. I jut don't get why they aren't conscious of what they are doing to future generations, including their own. Let them make money with sustainable energy instead.