Doc
05-02-2011, 07:47 AM
I received this e-mail on Sunday. This is the first I heard about this.
Attention: Citizens of Edmonton
The North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society (NSRVCS) is contacting you to share our serious concern over a recent application to mine gravel in the Big Island/Woodbend Natural Area - Edmonton's largest remaining natural area. The industrial project poses a significant threat to the ecology of the river valley and the health and well-being of many Edmonton and area residents. Enclosed please find a Vision Document prepared by the NSRVCS including a map of the proposed site.
Here is the situation as it stands today. Kanata Metis Cultural Enterprises Ltd. has applied to amend the City’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and change zoning to allow mining in the river valley. If such changes were to be approved, the implications would be catastrophic. Mining gravel in Edmonton’s pristine river valley has not been allowed for many years, and for good reason – it is environmentally destructive and poses severe health and safety concerns. At present, there are several fully functional large-scale gravel pits operating within close proximity to the City. To date very few Edmonton citizens have been made aware of this application and yet a PUBLIC HEARING is now scheduled May 16, 2011. This means we MUST act fast! This can only be stopped by expressing your opposition as soon as possible. Should Kanata, or any other proponent, be allowed to mine the river valley within city limits, this could set a precedent opening the door for many other similar industrial projects within the river valley. This cannot be allowed! It is imperative that the City Council hear from as many individuals and organizations as possible.
Please visit our website at http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org to learn more about the NSRVCS and Kanata’s application. We request that you act swiftly to express concerns.
Please distribute this information to friends, family, and affiliates. We ask that you activate your own social networks to encourage as many people as possible to write letters/e-mails, and place phone calls to the Mayor, City Council, the City Planning Development, and the Alberta Environment Minister. I have enclosed our IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED document highlighting the complete CITY COUNCIL CONTACT LIST.
We also ask that you consider donating funds to help us inform Edmontonians about this very serious issue. For more details, please visit http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org
Our website will be updated regularly to offer highlights on the gravel pit issue. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter (twitter.com/NSRVCS), and Youtube.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have questions, please contact me directly at 780-470-3877 (h) or email at iren@marcato.ca .
Iren Bartok
Communications
NSRVCS
http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org
That was followed up by this e-mail this morning.
ATTENTION: CITIZENS OF EDMONTON
FROM: The North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservations Society ( http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org )
EDMONTON'S RIVER VALLEY IS AT RISK!!
URGENT COMMUNITY MEETING
Find out what you need to know and do:
DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: RIVERBEND COMMUNITY CENTRE, 283 Rhatigan Road East
Contrary to a municipal bylaw banning gravel mining within Edmonton’s city limits in the river valley, City Council is entertaining an application right now! If the applicant is successful, it will set a precedent opening the door to similar industrial activity to take place anywhere in Edmonton's river valley! This would lead to the destruction of the river valley and would jeopardize the health and well being of Edmonton citizens. Plan on attending this important community meeting to learn more. Council will determine the fate of Edmonton’s River Valley during a PUBLIC HEARING on May 16. Contact the Mayor and City Council immediately; say "NO" to industry in the river valley! Visit http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org for more information and for City Council contacts.
This is a concern for all Edmontonians. Please consider taking the initiative to PHONE & TEXT as well as emailing the people you know.
Attention: Citizens of Edmonton
The North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society (NSRVCS) is contacting you to share our serious concern over a recent application to mine gravel in the Big Island/Woodbend Natural Area - Edmonton's largest remaining natural area. The industrial project poses a significant threat to the ecology of the river valley and the health and well-being of many Edmonton and area residents. Enclosed please find a Vision Document prepared by the NSRVCS including a map of the proposed site.
Here is the situation as it stands today. Kanata Metis Cultural Enterprises Ltd. has applied to amend the City’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and change zoning to allow mining in the river valley. If such changes were to be approved, the implications would be catastrophic. Mining gravel in Edmonton’s pristine river valley has not been allowed for many years, and for good reason – it is environmentally destructive and poses severe health and safety concerns. At present, there are several fully functional large-scale gravel pits operating within close proximity to the City. To date very few Edmonton citizens have been made aware of this application and yet a PUBLIC HEARING is now scheduled May 16, 2011. This means we MUST act fast! This can only be stopped by expressing your opposition as soon as possible. Should Kanata, or any other proponent, be allowed to mine the river valley within city limits, this could set a precedent opening the door for many other similar industrial projects within the river valley. This cannot be allowed! It is imperative that the City Council hear from as many individuals and organizations as possible.
Please visit our website at http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org to learn more about the NSRVCS and Kanata’s application. We request that you act swiftly to express concerns.
Please distribute this information to friends, family, and affiliates. We ask that you activate your own social networks to encourage as many people as possible to write letters/e-mails, and place phone calls to the Mayor, City Council, the City Planning Development, and the Alberta Environment Minister. I have enclosed our IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED document highlighting the complete CITY COUNCIL CONTACT LIST.
We also ask that you consider donating funds to help us inform Edmontonians about this very serious issue. For more details, please visit http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org
Our website will be updated regularly to offer highlights on the gravel pit issue. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter (twitter.com/NSRVCS), and Youtube.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have questions, please contact me directly at 780-470-3877 (h) or email at iren@marcato.ca .
Iren Bartok
Communications
NSRVCS
http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org
That was followed up by this e-mail this morning.
ATTENTION: CITIZENS OF EDMONTON
FROM: The North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservations Society ( http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org )
EDMONTON'S RIVER VALLEY IS AT RISK!!
URGENT COMMUNITY MEETING
Find out what you need to know and do:
DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: RIVERBEND COMMUNITY CENTRE, 283 Rhatigan Road East
Contrary to a municipal bylaw banning gravel mining within Edmonton’s city limits in the river valley, City Council is entertaining an application right now! If the applicant is successful, it will set a precedent opening the door to similar industrial activity to take place anywhere in Edmonton's river valley! This would lead to the destruction of the river valley and would jeopardize the health and well being of Edmonton citizens. Plan on attending this important community meeting to learn more. Council will determine the fate of Edmonton’s River Valley during a PUBLIC HEARING on May 16. Contact the Mayor and City Council immediately; say "NO" to industry in the river valley! Visit http://www.edmontonrivervalley.org for more information and for City Council contacts.
This is a concern for all Edmontonians. Please consider taking the initiative to PHONE & TEXT as well as emailing the people you know.