Environmental Planning Challenges
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What was a significant aspect of the protests at Fairy Creek, BC?

  • The protests were recognized as the largest act of civil disobedience. (correct)
  • Protests were predominantly led by environmental activists.
  • Only First Nations supported the protests.
  • The government had full support from local citizens.
  • Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between First Nations and the protests?

  • The First Nations remained neutral in the conflict over the logging license.
  • Some First Nations leaders supported the protests despite their traditional land rights. (correct)
  • Protestors received unanimous backing from all First Nations in the region.
  • The First Nations were completely opposed to the logging license granted by BC.
  • What was a primary reason for public outcry during the implementation of the garbage collection limits in Waterloo?

  • The changes were not communicated effectively to the community.
  • Citizens were largely unaware of the new regulations.
  • The local government was seen as overstepping its authority.
  • Residents believed the limits were unfair to those producing more garbage. (correct)
  • What was a key factor contributing to conflict between different stakeholders in environmental planning?

    <p>The differing scales of governance and their conflicting jurisdictions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern did citizens express regarding the role of government in environmental management?

    <p>There was a worry about government overreach in enforcing new regulations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the court case regarding the federal carbon tax?

    <p>The feds lost the case as it was deemed in the best interest of the country. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge is associated with the concept of 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

    <p>Long-term Thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Co-Management primarily involve?

    <p>Partnership between government entities and private entities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between different government entities in Co-Management?

    <p>There are distinct layers and levels of ordinance among government entities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant shift impacted housing in Waterloo as mentioned?

    <p>An unexpected economic downturn due to a pandemic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical issue that arises when trying to incorporate long-term thinking in political decisions?

    <p>Short-term electoral cycles of politicians. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'Co-' in Co-Management interpreted?

    <p>It implies cooperation and partnership. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often a misconception when dealing with environments characterized by uncertainty?

    <p>Having a complete understanding of the systems involved. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant environmental issue prompted the 'War of the Woods' in British Columbia?

    <p>Logging of old-growth forests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement after 15 years of protest?

    <p>Establishment of co-management plans recognizing indigenous rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group played a significant role in the protests against logging and resource management in the Great Bear Rainforest?

    <p>Environmental NGOs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What management approach does the BC government maintain in the Great Bear Rainforest area?

    <p>Jurisdiction maintained by the province with limited Indigenous input (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the BC government officially ban grizzly bear hunting?

    <p>2017 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conflict arose regarding the quality of grizzly bear habitat management?

    <p>Differences in data between traditional knowledge and provincial data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major factor influenced the food security issues for both bears and local communities?

    <p>Industrial overfishing depleting salmon populations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of management was proposed for areas designated under the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement?

    <p>Ecosystem-based management with strict regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects was a result of shifting protest tactics during the fight for the Great Bear Rainforest?

    <p>Demonstrations targeted marketplace stakeholders and corporations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does co-management imply in the context of First Nations and the BC government?

    <p>A government-to-government relationship with negotiated authority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of review panels in environmental assessments?

    <p>Provide recommendations to the governor in council (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mining is considered less environmentally impactful?

    <p>Subsurface mining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant factor led to the federal denial of the Prosperity Mine project?

    <p>Destruction of fish habitats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a concern regarding the new lake created by the mining company?

    <p>It did not ensure a net loss of fish habitats. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of environmental assessment in the context of new developments?

    <p>Ensure adherence to existing laws during development projects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the changes brought by the Impact Assessment Act of 2019?

    <p>It broadened the scope of assessment to include Indigenous rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 2014 Supreme Court ruling related to the land claims?

    <p>It recognized Aboriginal title to the land. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are proponents required to do under the IAA, 2019 during the early planning stages?

    <p>Engage in early dialogue with stakeholders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the initial environmental assessment for the Prosperity Mine use as its basis?

    <p>The 1995 version of the Environmental Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of separating gangue from metal in mining known for?

    <p>Water-based extraction methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of mitigating in an environmental assessment?

    <p>To reduce potential negative impacts of a proposed project (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the IAA, 2019 emphasize the involvement of Indigenous nations?

    <p>By recognizing their rights and promoting consultation duties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dilemma do provinces and federal authorities face regarding environmental assessments?

    <p>The potential overlap of jurisdictional authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the economic argument significant in the prosperity mine assessment?

    <p>It prioritized local employment over environmental concerns. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act of 1995 undergo in 2012?

    <p>It was reviewed and implemented to expedite project approvals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern regarding tailing ponds in mining operations?

    <p>Environmental impacts and contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key challenge of co-management of resources in Canada?

    <p>Lack of success in implementation despite its complexity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the significant federal environmental assessment findings regarding the Prosperity Mine?

    <p>Impact on rainbow trout habitats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for effective data challenges and complexities during environmental assessments?

    <p>Having comprehensive data to support decision-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a concern for the Chilcotin First Nation regarding the Prosperity Mine?

    <p>Environmental degradation and cultural loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the environmental assessment process regarding Indigenous rights?

    <p>To acknowledge Indigenous rights while consulting them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'minimal regrets planning' refer to?

    <p>Making decisions based on long-term planning and awareness of impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of the Prosperity Mine project in 2022?

    <p>The mining certificate expired with no agreement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic situation influenced the push for the Prosperity Mine project?

    <p>Economic downturn leading to high unemployment rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Environmental Conflicts

    Disagreements between groups or levels of government over environmental issues like resource use or development.

    Stakeholder Conflicts

    Disputes arising from conflicting interests of different parties involved in a project or issue, like logging or resource management.

    Government Authority

    The extent of a government's power and responsibility to manage resources and implement policies.

    Public Opposition to Change

    Resistance from the public to decisions by governments or other organizations about changes in rules or procedures.

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    Jurisdictional Conflicts

    Disagreements between different levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal) over responsibility for managing issues.

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    Tragedy of the Commons

    A situation where individuals acting independently and rationally in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource, even when it's not in their long-term best interest to do so.

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    Co-Management

    A decision-making approach where power and responsibility for managing shared resources are shared between governments and indigenous communities.

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    Short-term vs. Long-term Thinking

    Focusing on immediate gains or benefits without considering potential future consequences. Contrast with thinking about the future with lasting effects and impacts.

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    Jurisdiction

    The area of authority or control, usually of a government entity.

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    Uncertainty and Complexity in Systems

    Difficulty in understanding and predicting how different parts of a system work together or how changes will affect it. Data incompleteness often contributes to this.

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    East Coast Fisheries Collapse (1992)

    An example of how short-term gains in fishing led to the collapse of the fishing industry and long-term environmental damage, highlighting the importance of long-term thinking about natural resources.

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    Conflict Between Levels of Government

    Disagreements or tensions about responsibility and authority between different levels of government (e.g., federal and provincial).

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    Adapting to Change

    Making choices in the present and in the future considering dynamic conditions in the surrounding environment and society.

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    Environmental Assessment

    A process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating the impacts of a proposed development on the environment.

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    Impact Assessment Act (IAA) 2019

    Canada's current law for assessing the environmental effects of developments, emphasizing a goal reconciliation with Indigenous rights.

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    Stakeholder Engagement

    Early dialogue with individuals, groups, or organizations potentially affected by development projects.

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    Duty to Consult

    Government's legal obligation to consult with Indigenous peoples when development projects may impact their rights.

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    Mitigation

    Measures taken to reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of a development project on the environment.

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    Project List

    A list of proposed development projects for review under the IAA 2019, prioritising ones consistent with the goals.

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    Broadened Scope of Assessment

    Expanding the examination of impacts on a development beyond the project itself to include broader perspectives, such as societal and Indigenous rights.

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    Science-Based Decision-Making

    Using scientific data to determine the approval or rejection of a proposed project.

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    Public Engagement

    Involving the public in the assessment process through information accessibility and discussions.

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    Sustainablity

    The long-term well-being of the ecological and social sectors.

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    Great Bear Rainforest Agreement

    A 15-year agreement aiming to sustainably manage the Great Bear Rainforest, balancing environmental protection with resource extraction, recognizing First Nation rights.

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    Ecosystem-based management

    A management approach considering the entire ecosystem, including all its components and interactions, to ensure sustainability and balance among species and humans.

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    Indigenous knowledge

    Traditional knowledge and practices of Indigenous peoples, often relating to resource management and the environment.

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    War of the Woods

    A period of significant civil disobedience in BC, largely focused on old-growth forest logging in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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    Grizzly bear hunting ban

    A ban, established in 2017, on hunting grizzly bears in BC, stemming from concerns over the species' conservation and ecological balance.

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    First Nation Rights

    Fundamental rights of Indigenous peoples to land and resources, as recognized in the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement.

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    Traditional ecological knowledge

    The knowledge developed by a community over many generations through interactions with the environment.

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    Forest licenses and First Nations

    A partnership where harvesting occurs with oversight involving First Nations ensuring sustainability in a specific area.

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    Fishing target set by Wiukinuxv First Nation

    A target for fishing, based on sustainable and sufficient for food supply and for ecosystem balance.

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    Environmental Assessment Levels

    Two levels of environmental assessment: comprehensive studies by independent panels, and an environmental minister's decision. Provinces and federal governments can collaborate or substitute assessment processes.

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    Comprehensive Study

    A thorough investigation of environmental impacts, often including public input and expert review panels.

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    Provincial Substitution

    If a province already has an environmental assessment process, the federal government can allow the province to manage the assessment.

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    Resource Categories

    Resources are classified as metallic (e.g., copper), non-metallic (e.g., salts), and energy (e.g., fossil fuels).

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    Mineral Reserves

    Identified deposits of minerals deemed profitable for extraction.

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    Surface Mining

    Mining method that extracts minerals from exposed areas of land.

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    Ore

    Rock containing the metal of interest.

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    Gangue

    The unwanted rock and minerals associated with ore.

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    Tailing Ponds

    Areas where gangue waste is deposited.

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    Smelting

    Process to extract the metal from ore after separating it from the gangue.

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    Prosperity Mine

    Specific mine project in BC, creating conflicts between First Nations, and governments.

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    Federal Environmental Assessment findings

    Federal review of the environmental impact of mining projects examines impacts on fish and wildlife habitats, First nation territories, and environmental sustainability

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    Supreme Court Ruling

    2014 decision settling land claim, crucial for project approval

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    Project delays

    Environmental assessments, legal challenges, and external factors (wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic) caused the project to be continuously delayed

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    Project Abandonment

    The cessation of the development of the mine, due to failure to reach agreement among parties

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    Study Notes

    Environmental Planning and Management Challenges

    • Conflict arises between different entities (e.g., different levels of government, stakeholders, First Nations, and citizens), often over resource management, as seen in the Fairy Creek, BC protest.
    • Disputes frequently stem from disagreements about resource use and government authority, as exemplified by the limits on garbage collection in Waterloo.
    • Jurisdictional layers exist between federal, provincial, and municipal governments, leading to conflict over decision-making responsibilities, like carbon taxes.
    • First Nations' rights and traditional territories are frequently involved in environmental conflicts, as evidenced by the Fairy Creek protest.

    Uncertainty and Complexity

    • Environmental systems are complex, and often lack full understanding of the issues, hindering effective management.
    • Incomplete or inadequate data can contribute to this uncertainty.

    Long-Term Thinking

    • Tragedy of the Commons highlights the potential for depletion of shared resources when short-term gains outweigh long-term sustainability.
    • The East Coast Fisheries collapse illustrates how short-term gains can create long-term problems.

    Adaptation to Change

    • Environmental and socio-economic contexts shift over time, as seen the housing crisis, demanding adaptability in decision-making to changing conditions.
    • Co-management, a globally used approach for resource management, involves shared decision-making between government entities and other stakeholders, with the goal of fostering partnership and long-term sustainability, including indigenous communities.
    • The approach incorporates various types of relationships between various partners, not necessarily fixed, and is very complex due to different levels of government, conflicting interests, different legal frameworks, and complexities in relationships.

    Case Study: Great Bear Rainforest

    • The Great Bear Rainforest, a globally significant temperate rainforest, highlights the complexities of co-management.

    • Early efforts to manage logging within the forest failed, due to differing opinions from first nations groups.

    • The subsequent Great Bear Rainforest Agreement involved a shift toward recognizing indigenous rights, including co-management plans and ecosystem approaches, offering protection for significant areas and recognizing indigenous perspectives for better resource management.

    • Co-management in practice has complexities in creating genuine partnerships that respect different levels of power and jurisdiction.

    • Ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest has demonstrated how traditional knowledge can inform decision-making and help manage resources, as exemplified by grizzly bear hunting practices and fishing targets and salmon populations.

    Environmental Assessment

    • Minimal regrets planning is a helpful guide for sustainable development.
    • Environmental assessment is a crucial step in managing and mitigating the impacts of developments, and in Canada's case, the act itself.

    Impact Assessment Act, 2019

    • The Act provides a framework for environmental assessments in Canada.
    • There's a significant effort in streamlining and mitigating conflict, and incorporate indigenous rights.
    • There is a clear process for consultation with different stakeholders and jurisdictions involved, in particular Indigenous actors.
    • The act includes various levels and jurisdictions.

    The Mining Process

    • Mining operations have environmental impacts, such as water contamination, waste disposal, and habitat destruction.
    • Smelting operations are particularly energy-intensive and can emit pollutants.
    • Open-pit mining, involving large-scale extraction and ground disturbance, demands careful environmental consideration.

    Case Study: Prosperity Mine

    • The Prosperity Mine project faced significant environmental concerns from First Nations groups and environmental organizations.
    • Significant environmental issues from land destruction, the loss of existing fish populations, which were a concern for First Nations groups, and the lack of clear justification for the mine. - Due to the lack of clear justification from the mining company and concerns from first Nations, environmental assessment procedures were implemented, with extensive consultations to determine the best approach.
    • The project encountered legal challenges and delays due to issues over first nation rights, environmental protection, and Indigenous peoples’ rights.
    • The Prosperity mine demonstrates the complexities and tensions involved in resource extraction projects, particularly in areas with existing Indigenous claims. Ultimately, there was no agreement between the mining company and the first nations.

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