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What was a significant aspect of the protests at Fairy Creek, BC?
What was a significant aspect of the protests at Fairy Creek, BC?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between First Nations and the protests?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between First Nations and the protests?
What was a primary reason for public outcry during the implementation of the garbage collection limits in Waterloo?
What was a primary reason for public outcry during the implementation of the garbage collection limits in Waterloo?
What was a key factor contributing to conflict between different stakeholders in environmental planning?
What was a key factor contributing to conflict between different stakeholders in environmental planning?
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What concern did citizens express regarding the role of government in environmental management?
What concern did citizens express regarding the role of government in environmental management?
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What was the outcome of the court case regarding the federal carbon tax?
What was the outcome of the court case regarding the federal carbon tax?
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Which challenge is associated with the concept of 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
Which challenge is associated with the concept of 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
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What does Co-Management primarily involve?
What does Co-Management primarily involve?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between different government entities in Co-Management?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between different government entities in Co-Management?
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What significant shift impacted housing in Waterloo as mentioned?
What significant shift impacted housing in Waterloo as mentioned?
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What is a critical issue that arises when trying to incorporate long-term thinking in political decisions?
What is a critical issue that arises when trying to incorporate long-term thinking in political decisions?
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How is the term 'Co-' in Co-Management interpreted?
How is the term 'Co-' in Co-Management interpreted?
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What is often a misconception when dealing with environments characterized by uncertainty?
What is often a misconception when dealing with environments characterized by uncertainty?
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What significant environmental issue prompted the 'War of the Woods' in British Columbia?
What significant environmental issue prompted the 'War of the Woods' in British Columbia?
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What was the outcome of the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement after 15 years of protest?
What was the outcome of the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement after 15 years of protest?
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Which group played a significant role in the protests against logging and resource management in the Great Bear Rainforest?
Which group played a significant role in the protests against logging and resource management in the Great Bear Rainforest?
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What management approach does the BC government maintain in the Great Bear Rainforest area?
What management approach does the BC government maintain in the Great Bear Rainforest area?
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In what year did the BC government officially ban grizzly bear hunting?
In what year did the BC government officially ban grizzly bear hunting?
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What conflict arose regarding the quality of grizzly bear habitat management?
What conflict arose regarding the quality of grizzly bear habitat management?
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What major factor influenced the food security issues for both bears and local communities?
What major factor influenced the food security issues for both bears and local communities?
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What type of management was proposed for areas designated under the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement?
What type of management was proposed for areas designated under the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement?
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Which of the following aspects was a result of shifting protest tactics during the fight for the Great Bear Rainforest?
Which of the following aspects was a result of shifting protest tactics during the fight for the Great Bear Rainforest?
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What does co-management imply in the context of First Nations and the BC government?
What does co-management imply in the context of First Nations and the BC government?
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What is the role of review panels in environmental assessments?
What is the role of review panels in environmental assessments?
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Which type of mining is considered less environmentally impactful?
Which type of mining is considered less environmentally impactful?
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What significant factor led to the federal denial of the Prosperity Mine project?
What significant factor led to the federal denial of the Prosperity Mine project?
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What was a concern regarding the new lake created by the mining company?
What was a concern regarding the new lake created by the mining company?
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What is the primary objective of environmental assessment in the context of new developments?
What is the primary objective of environmental assessment in the context of new developments?
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Which statement accurately reflects the changes brought by the Impact Assessment Act of 2019?
Which statement accurately reflects the changes brought by the Impact Assessment Act of 2019?
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What was the outcome of the 2014 Supreme Court ruling related to the land claims?
What was the outcome of the 2014 Supreme Court ruling related to the land claims?
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What are proponents required to do under the IAA, 2019 during the early planning stages?
What are proponents required to do under the IAA, 2019 during the early planning stages?
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What did the initial environmental assessment for the Prosperity Mine use as its basis?
What did the initial environmental assessment for the Prosperity Mine use as its basis?
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What is the process of separating gangue from metal in mining known for?
What is the process of separating gangue from metal in mining known for?
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What is the main purpose of mitigating in an environmental assessment?
What is the main purpose of mitigating in an environmental assessment?
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How does the IAA, 2019 emphasize the involvement of Indigenous nations?
How does the IAA, 2019 emphasize the involvement of Indigenous nations?
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What dilemma do provinces and federal authorities face regarding environmental assessments?
What dilemma do provinces and federal authorities face regarding environmental assessments?
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Why was the economic argument significant in the prosperity mine assessment?
Why was the economic argument significant in the prosperity mine assessment?
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What did the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act of 1995 undergo in 2012?
What did the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act of 1995 undergo in 2012?
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What is the primary concern regarding tailing ponds in mining operations?
What is the primary concern regarding tailing ponds in mining operations?
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What is one key challenge of co-management of resources in Canada?
What is one key challenge of co-management of resources in Canada?
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What was one of the significant federal environmental assessment findings regarding the Prosperity Mine?
What was one of the significant federal environmental assessment findings regarding the Prosperity Mine?
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What is essential for effective data challenges and complexities during environmental assessments?
What is essential for effective data challenges and complexities during environmental assessments?
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Which of the following was a concern for the Chilcotin First Nation regarding the Prosperity Mine?
Which of the following was a concern for the Chilcotin First Nation regarding the Prosperity Mine?
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What is the goal of the environmental assessment process regarding Indigenous rights?
What is the goal of the environmental assessment process regarding Indigenous rights?
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What does the term 'minimal regrets planning' refer to?
What does the term 'minimal regrets planning' refer to?
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What was the fate of the Prosperity Mine project in 2022?
What was the fate of the Prosperity Mine project in 2022?
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What economic situation influenced the push for the Prosperity Mine project?
What economic situation influenced the push for the Prosperity Mine project?
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Flashcards
Environmental Conflicts
Environmental Conflicts
Disagreements between groups or levels of government over environmental issues like resource use or development.
Stakeholder Conflicts
Stakeholder Conflicts
Disputes arising from conflicting interests of different parties involved in a project or issue, like logging or resource management.
Government Authority
Government Authority
The extent of a government's power and responsibility to manage resources and implement policies.
Public Opposition to Change
Public Opposition to Change
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Jurisdictional Conflicts
Jurisdictional Conflicts
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Tragedy of the Commons
Tragedy of the Commons
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Co-Management
Co-Management
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Short-term vs. Long-term Thinking
Short-term vs. Long-term Thinking
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
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Uncertainty and Complexity in Systems
Uncertainty and Complexity in Systems
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East Coast Fisheries Collapse (1992)
East Coast Fisheries Collapse (1992)
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Conflict Between Levels of Government
Conflict Between Levels of Government
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Adapting to Change
Adapting to Change
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Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment
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Impact Assessment Act (IAA) 2019
Impact Assessment Act (IAA) 2019
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Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
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Duty to Consult
Duty to Consult
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Mitigation
Mitigation
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Project List
Project List
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Broadened Scope of Assessment
Broadened Scope of Assessment
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Science-Based Decision-Making
Science-Based Decision-Making
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Public Engagement
Public Engagement
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Sustainablity
Sustainablity
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Great Bear Rainforest Agreement
Great Bear Rainforest Agreement
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Ecosystem-based management
Ecosystem-based management
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Indigenous knowledge
Indigenous knowledge
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War of the Woods
War of the Woods
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Grizzly bear hunting ban
Grizzly bear hunting ban
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First Nation Rights
First Nation Rights
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Traditional ecological knowledge
Traditional ecological knowledge
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Forest licenses and First Nations
Forest licenses and First Nations
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Fishing target set by Wiukinuxv First Nation
Fishing target set by Wiukinuxv First Nation
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Environmental Assessment Levels
Environmental Assessment Levels
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Comprehensive Study
Comprehensive Study
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Provincial Substitution
Provincial Substitution
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Resource Categories
Resource Categories
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Mineral Reserves
Mineral Reserves
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Surface Mining
Surface Mining
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Ore
Ore
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Gangue
Gangue
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Tailing Ponds
Tailing Ponds
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Smelting
Smelting
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Prosperity Mine
Prosperity Mine
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Federal Environmental Assessment findings
Federal Environmental Assessment findings
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Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Ruling
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Project delays
Project delays
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Project Abandonment
Project Abandonment
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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
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The Great Bear Rainforest, a globally significant temperate rainforest, highlights the complexities of co-management.
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Early efforts to manage logging within the forest failed, due to differing opinions from first nations groups.
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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.
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Co-management in practice has complexities in creating genuine partnerships that respect different levels of power and jurisdiction.
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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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Explore the complex challenges in environmental planning and management, including conflicts over resource use among various stakeholders and jurisdictions. This quiz delves into issues such as the rights of First Nations, uncertainties in environmental systems, and the implications of the Tragedy of the Commons. Test your understanding of these crucial topics.