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More salmon rivers and streams face imminent destruction.

Coastal GasLink is already $8 billion over budget, which means contractors are racing against the clock. But government regulators are missing in action. It’s fallen on Indigenous leaders and citizen monitors to do what they can to make pipeline construction crews follow the law.

It was Wet’suwet’en officials who busted Coastal GasLink twice at their botched pipeline crossing on the Clore River – crucial habitat for Skeena salmon and steelhead.

The pictures they took of excavators operating illegally in the river with no... sediment control forced an investigation by DFO fishery officers.

But why were regulators not on site to begin with? Internal e-mails show DFO decided last year to abandon monitoring on the biggest oil and gas project in Canadian history.

It’s a shocking failure of responsibility. Corporations like Coastal GasLink simply cannot be trusted to put clean water and fish protection ahead of their profits.

And based on Coastal GasLink’s history, there’s bound to be more they’re trying to hide.

Right now we’re trying to raise money to give local monitors more air time to look for permit violations. Helicopters are the best way to understand what’s really going on, and it was helicopter surveillance that brought to light the company’s sloppy work a few weeks ago.

If you haven’t already and would like to help, chip in what you can to get more eyes and ears on Coastal GasLink during this crucial construction window.
NEWS Stories we’re following DFO quietly backed off monitoring Coastal GasLink while the company killed fish Internal documents show the agency was keeping an eye on CGL pipeline construction — until it wasn’t. -The Narwhal Alberta is on a blitz to promote B.C.'s fracked gas industry Our neighbouring province — notorious for telling other jurisdictions to butt out of its affairs — is overstepping as B.C. makes big decisions about LNG. -The Narwhal What's the cost of a nest? Trans Mountain was caught destroying nature, including toppling trees that were holding nests and eggs of Anna hummingbirds. But bargain basement fines aren’t going to stop companies like TMX. -National Observer The immense influence of oil and gas Fossil fuel companies have an "army of lawyers" to support their lobbying efforts, and an inherent leg up in that politicians still think the industry is profitable. -National Observer A massive marine protected area is coming Coastal Nations are leading the way to establish the largest MPA off Canada’s Pacific coast that will safeguard a unique and sensitive area. - National Observer Lifelong artist and master carver TEMOSEṈŦET Charles Elliott has died Charles helped pioneer the revival of Salish art, was internationally recognized for his talent, and had an unwavering commitment to helping young artists and the visual expression of his peoples' language. If you like what you're reading but aren't subscribed, sign up now for Dogwood News! Subscribe Events What's happening in February? So many things! Join a call to talk about Dogwood’s work, RSVP for a rally to save old growth, sign up for sessions with climate leaders at UBC and dive into the Petroleum papers with award-winning reporter Geoff Dembicki. Check out upcoming events...
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Sign up Join the team! We're looking for a skilled content creator with a knack for social media strategy and audience building. Learn More Stop CGL - Send a message to Minister Murray Keep the pressure on fisheries minister Joyce Murray — send a message demanding a stop work order for Coastal GasLink until local chiefs and federal officials can assess the damage they're causing in the Clore River. The company must be held accountable.
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