Environment

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  • Includes: environmental issues; nature, wilderness and scenery; climate and weather; environmentalists; environmental organizations and businesses; parks and natural areas; wildlife management; habitat and species protection/recovery; conservation activities.

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          4525 Archival description results for Environment

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          2002.14.1.09.034 · File · 2001
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File contains material by and about Leslie M. Johnson. It consists of catalogues records; correspondence sent and received by Ainley and her research assistant, Anna-Stina Kjellstrom; a description of a research project; a printout of guidelines for submissions to a conference that cites an article by Johnson; and a list of articles from a journal that includes an article by Leslie M. Johnson.

          2003.4.4.6.29 · File · 1994-1997
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of correspondence regarding the BCUC Kemano Completion Project Public Review. Includes internal Department of Fisheries and Oceans memoranda, news releases, a schedule for the BCUC technical hearings schedule, agendas, and a copy of "Conceptual Alternatives for a Release Facility at Kenney Dam: An Interim Report of the KDRF Working Group" sent from the T. Buck Suzuki Foundation.

          2003.4.3.120 · File · 1997-1999
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of correspondence regarding the Fraser Basin Council's effort to set up the Nechako Watershed Council. Includes correspondence to and from Gordon Hartman; David Marshall (Fraser Basin Council); David Lane; T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation; B.C. Wildlife Federation; Fraser Basin Council; Rivers Defense Coalition; Iona Campagnolo (Chairperson, Fraser Basin Council); Nechako River Alliance; and Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd. Also includes copies of Ben Meisner's column, newspaper clippings, "Nechako Watershed Council Terms of Reference", a "Proposal to the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund from The Nechako River Alliance", and an article by Hartman entitled "Nechako River--An Uncertain Future".

          2003.4.4.5.03 · File · 1988-1989
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of correspondence relating to the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program. Includes a project plan for the Juvenile Chinook Salmon Overwintering Habitat study, NFCP correspondence to the DFO Technical Committee Members, a copy of the "1988-89 Nechako River Program Rationale", and a draft copy of the NFCP "Preliminary Proposal 1989/90 for the Juvenile Outmigration Monitoring".

          2003.4.1.42 · File · 1995-1997
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of copies of outgoing correspondence to Rafe Mair, copies of Harold Mundie's correspondence with Rafe Mair, and correspondence from Connell Lighbody Barristers and Solicitors regarding the Siddon v. Mair court case. Also includes Alderdice's notes regarding the issues discussed, an untitled speech, and a printed email from Rafe Mair.

          2002.14.4.07 · File · 2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of research, conference travel and other correspondence; abstracts for Ainley's articles; conference proceedings for, "Re-explorations: science and environment in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia" and other conference proceedings by Ainley for presentations on the history of women scientists, women's studies methodologies and women naturalists; drafts of articles and material about Catharine Parr Traill; and short biographies of William Rowan and Alice Wilson.

          Cottonwood House
          2012.13.1.126.49 · Item · [1990?]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts the Cottonwood House Historic Site along Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C. A sign posted by the fence reads: "For over half a century the Boyd family operated this haven for man and beast. Here weary travellers found lodging, food, and drink. Here fresh horses were hitched to stage-coaches and miners bought supplies. This historic road-house, built in 1864, stood as an oasis of civilization on the frontier of a rich new land."

          Cottonwood Island
          2012.13.1.023 · Subseries · 1973
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File contains slides depicting Cottonwood Island in Prince George, B.C. These photographs were taken by Kent Sedgwick when he was an instructor in Geography at the College of New Caledonia. The images were taken in support of a proposal by the New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies to create a municipal park at Cottonwood Island.

          2012.13.2.21.03 · File · 1973-2001
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding Cottonwood Island. Includes: "Welcome to Cottonwood Island Nature Park" brochure [197-?]; "A Brief History of Cottonwood Island Park" by Kent Sedgwick (2001); "History of Cottonwood Island Park and Side Channel Restoration" (2001?); a Regional District of Fraser-Fort George "Notice of Public Hearing" (1973); an outline for "Cottonwood Island Brief" (1973); an original copy of the "Cottonwood Island Study" by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (1975); annotated hand-drawn small maps of Cottonwood Island; photocopied aerial photographs; and photocopied newspaper clippings about Cottonwood Island and Island Cache. Also includes 15 colour photographic prints and accompanying negatives taken of Cottonwood Island by Bob Nelson.

          2012.13.2.21.04 · File · 1973-1978
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of proposals and documents by Kent Sedgwick regarding Cottonwood Island. Includes: "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve" and "Some Comments on the Cottonwood Island Park Designation of the Official Community Plan".

          2012.13.2.21.06 · File · 1973-1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding Cottonwood Island in connection with his employment with the City of Prince George Planning Department. Includes briefs, proposals, memoranda, correspondence, newspaper clippings, questionnaires, legal correspondence, meeting minutes, and photocopied excerpts from maps/plans. Also includes two polaroid photo prints depicting garbage in Cottonwood Island Park circa 1979. Highlights include:

          • Prince George Kiwanis Club, "Brief to City Council, City of Prince George, re: Nechako Riverfront Park", 12 Mar. 1973.
          • New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies, "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve", Summer 1973.
          • "Cottonwood Island Study", [before 1975] (photocopy).
          • Mary Fallis, "Letter to the Editor of The Citizen", 5 Mar. 1976 (photocopy).
          • City of Prince George Planning Department, "Ownership, Legal and Assessment Data - Private and School District Properties within the Proposed Replot Area [Island Cache]", 11 Oct. 1978.
          • "Assessed Values for City and Crown Lands within the Proposed Replot Area North of First Ave" (handwritten table), 16 Oct. 1978.
          2012.13.2.21.08 · File · [between 1972 and 1979]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of maps and plans depicting the Cottonwood Island area in Prince George. Includes:

          • "Plan of Subdivision pursuant to the replotting provisions of the Municipal Act of Parcel A of Plan 25046, of District Lots 343, 662, 1511, 4736, and 7813, Cariboo District" by McWilliam, Whyte, Goble & Associates B.C. Land Surveyors for the City of Prince George, 26 July 1979 (reproduction on 2 sheets)
          • "Cottonwood Island" original draft map with annotations by Kent Sedgwick; the map may have been created by Sedgwick during his time as Senior City Planner with the City of Prince George [197-?]
          • "Prince George B.C., Fraser Subdivision, Mile 146.05" plan for Canadian National Railways by Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd., 1967. This very large technical drawing shows CN leases and private property buildings on Island Cache in detail.
          • McWilliam-Whyte-Goble & Associates, B.C. Land Surveyors, "Plan Showing Sections in Proposed Lakeland Mill Site", July 1978 (original reproduction).
          • Carroll, Hatch & Associates, "Lakeland Mills (1973) Ltd., Prince George, B.C., Stud Mill Studies, Site Plan", 31 July 1978 (original reproduction).
          2012.13.2.21.02 · File · 1970-1979
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding the removal of Island Cache residents after the 1972 flood and suggestions for creation of park on Cottonwood Island. The majority of the file consists of reproduced City of Prince George records. Includes memoranda to and from the mayor, city manager, and aldermen; meeting minutes of the Flood Committee; city reports on Cottonwood Island and the flooding situation; a listing of Cottonwood Island properties offered for sale to the municipality; a report entitled "Cottonwood Island - A report on desirable land use" (Nov. 1970); a "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve" (1973); a document from the Cottonwood Island Study Committee; correspondence from Mary Fallis; and a City of Prince George memorandum regarding a Public Hearing.

          Cougar
          2023.7.4.12 · File · 1973-1976
          Part of Grant Hazelwood fonds

          File consists of records and textual material related to cougar (predominantly in British Columbia) collected by Grant Hazelwood. Highlights include:

          • D.W. Lay, "Report of Ralph River - Buttle Lake Campground", 1976
          • P.E. and P.L. Dewar, "Proposed Research on Cougars in Strathcona Park", Nov. 1977 (reproduction)
          • D.J. Spalding, "The Cougar in British Columbia", after 1970 (reproduction)
          • Percy and Penny Dewar, "Summary of Cougar Study in the Northwest Bay Area (1972-1973), Sept. 1973 (reproduction)
          Coulee Dam
          2009.5.3.102 · Item · [ca 1930?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts large bridge and dam over a wide river, industrial structures throughout. Hills on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Coulee Dam, This is were[sic] I went this fall. Wished you had of been with me."

          CPR SS Princess Charlotte
          2009.7.1.269 · Item · [ca.1900-1908]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph of the SS "Princess Charlotte" on the open ocean. Metallic annotation on recto reads: "C.P.R.SS Princess Charlotte entered according to act of the parliament of Canada, in the year 1908[?]. by A. Shaw, at the Department of Agriculture." Printed annotation on verso reads "Shaw & Co., Photo. Victoria. B.C. (Empire Series)"

          Creek
          2012.13.1.41.10 · Item · 2002
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a creek near Iron Road North, north of Woodpecker, B.C.

          Creek
          2012.13.1.41.09 · Item · 2002
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a creek near Iron Road North, north of Woodpecker, B.C.

          Creek in a forest
          2000.19.2.71 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
          Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

          Photograph depicts an unidentified creek with a bush covered shoreline on either side. In the background a densely forested area is visible.