Stop Fish Farm expansion URGENT!

Yes, it's Easter, but salmon are dying right now because of open net fish farms. Two more big farms have applied for licenses and we must speak out. The info source is the Georgia Strait Alliance. Please read and write, and go if you can.

"Urgent Action Required on 2 Fish Farm Applications!!

Zoning Hearing in Sayward on Tues April 14th
Speakers and Written Submissions Needed. Your help is urgently needed.

Written submissions are due Tuesday April 14th by 4pm.
Refer to Bylaw 29, Quadra Island Zoning Bylaw, Amendment 95.
Send them to:
Jeff Long: jlong@strathconard.ca
or fax to 250-830-6710

Background: Grieg Seafoods has applied for aquaculture zoning for two new fish farms near Yorke Island in Sunderland Channel, just north of Sayward. If these farms are approved, they will be among the biggest farms on the BC coast at 4400MT each.

We are hoping you will attend the hearing to voice your concerns. Please RSVP, or email me if you would like more information for your speech. We can also arrange carpooling, if you need a ride."

Strathcona Regional District
Public Hearing
Tuesday April 14th, 7pm
Sayward Heritage Community Hall
1257 Sayward Road