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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          East Line Duplicate Slides
          2012.13.1.087 · Subseries · [between 1970 and 2000]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File contains slides depicting places along the east line of the BC Railway. Some are duplicates of the images found in the "East Line, Dome Creek - Lamming Mills - Misc" file.

          East Line (Misc.)
          2012.13.1.088 · Subseries · [between 1975 and 2004]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File contains slides depicting places along the east line of the BC Railway.

          2002.14.4.03 · File · 2003
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of a draft of a brief report that outlines the historical contribution of women to science and technology and provides suggestions for how to commemorate the contributions of women to science and technology.

          2001.8.2.2.105 · File · 1999
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper titled "Economic Development Initiatives in the Circumpolar North: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Weller at the Circumpolar Universities Cooperation conference, University of Aberdeen, 24-27 June 1999. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 105 listed in Weller's CV.

          2002.14.1.06.09 · File · [between 1993 and 2002]
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          File consists of edited and draft manuscripts of "Science from the 'Backwoods'?: Catharine Parr Traill (1802-1899)"; a draft of Ainley's presentation, "Colonial Lessons: Catherine Parr Traill (1802-99) and popular science education in Upper Canada" for the Canadian History of Education Association Conference in Quebec City, Quebec in 2002; correspondence relating to the submission of "Science from the 'Backwoods'?: Catharine Parr Traill (1802-1899)" to publishers; photocopies of Catharine Parr Traill correspondence; and research notes by Ainley's research assistants on Parr Traill publications.

          2003.4.4.2.06 · File · Feb. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of documents relating to the editorial review of Shirvell's report, "Review of Incremental-Type Methodology for Assessing Reduced Streamflows and Its Application to Alcan's Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development". Includes correspondence from Envirocon, comments on Shirvell's report from Robert Milhous and other colleagues, and a draft of the paper with commentary from Envirocon.

          Electronic records
          2002.14.4 · Series · 1994-2005
          Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

          Series contains material relating to Ainley's personal projects and research and professional projects. The material consists of transcribed copies of Ainley's early articles; drafts of sections, notes, research material and correspondence relating to "Creating Complicated Lives: Women and Science at English-Canadian Universities, 1880-1980"; conference proceedings, research material, notes and correspondence relating to her research project, "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment and the transfer of knowledge in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia"; material, predominately course descriptions and syllabi, relating to administering the Women's Studies Program at the University of Northern British Columbia; and photographs and slides relating to both her research and her personal life and hobbies. Series also contains conference proceedings, research notes, bibliographies, curricula vitae and other material.

          Energy, Mines and Resources
          2009.6.13.12 · Subseries · 1974-1979
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Subseries consists of documents and correspondence regarding the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources and issues about mining, energy generation, and pipelines in northern British Columbia. Includes correspondence about the state of energy in Canada; wind, solar, and other forms of alternative energy; conservation of energy; use of nuclear power, coal, oil, and natural gas in Canada; and general inquiries about the oil and gas industry. Also includes correspondence regarding proposed mining projects, particularly in northern BC; the development of pipelines in Canada; the environmental impacts of mining and pipelines; and inquiries and statements of opinion about proposed pipelines such as the Kitimat-Edmonton pipeline, the Mackenzie Delta pipeline, and the Alaska Alcan pipeline. Supplemental records accompany much of the correspondence and include reference material, newspaper articles, and informational reports.

          Entrance to Squamish River
          2013.6.36.1.003.089 · Item · Sept. 1965
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the entrance to the Squamish River at Squamish, looking upstream. The pier on the left belongs to the original logging railway, circa 1909-1925.

          Envirocon and Alcan
          2003.4.4.3 · Subseries · 1980-1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          Subseries primarily consists of reports and publications created by Envirocon Limited, the environmental consultants contracted by Alcan for the Kemano Completion Project environmental assessment. Also includes records created by Envirocon, Alcan, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans regarding joint meetings and Envirocon's scientific methodology.

          Shirvell, Cole
          Environment
          2009.6.13.13 · Subseries · 1974-1979
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Subseries consists of correspondence relating to the Department of Environment (Environment Canada), the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Fisheries and Oceans Canada), and environmental issues. Includes correspondence regarding Ministry of Environment programs and procedures; the Canadian forestry industry; forestry licenses; pollution and legislation controls for industry pollution; oil spills; polychlorinated biphenyl pollution; floods and flood control mechanisms; dams and stream diversions; trapping legislation; and wildlife conservation. Also includes correspondence regarding inquiries intro fisheries management legislation and policies; fisheries licensing; salmon fisheries issues; inquiries and statements of opinion about the yearly seal hunt; whale conservation; the economic zone off-shore fishing limits; small craft harbours; sport fishing; and the roe herring fishery. Contains speeches given by the Minister of Environment or given on his behalf and news releases from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

          2001.8.2.2.016 · File · 1980
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "Environmental Policy and Political Support in Canada and the United States: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Douglas C. Nord and Weller at the conference "Political Support in Canada: The Crisis Years" and correspondence to Weller regarding publication of the paper. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 16 listed in Weller's CV.

          2003.4.4.3.20 · File · Jan. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 15: Environmental Planning and Project Design" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan. Annotated by Cole Shirvell.

          2003.4.4.3.21 · File · Jan. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 16: Environmental Impact Assessment Methods and Criteria" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan.

          2003.4.4.3.22 · File · Jan. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 18: Lower Nanika Assessment Area Environmental Impact Assessment" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan.

          2003.4.4.3.23 · File · Jan. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 19: Morice-Bulkley and Skeena Assessment Areas Environmental Impact Assessment" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan.

          2003.4.4.3.24 · File · Jan. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 21: Nechako River and Fraser Assessment Areas Environmental Impact Assessment" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan. Annotated by Cole Shirvell.

          2003.4.4.3.19 · File · Jan. 1984
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 5: Fish Resources of the Nechako River System Baseline Information" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan. Annotated by Cole Shirvell.

          Eroding Rock Face?
          2012.13.1.98.60 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts what appears to be an eroding rock face. The slide itself is labelled "ash loger at top" for unknown reasons. Possibly located somewhere near Whitehorse, Y.T.

          2001.8.2.2.074 · File · 1991
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Evaluating Intelligence in Canada" and related correspondence. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 74 listed in Weller's CV.

          2012.13.1.121.07 · Item · July 1970
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an atmometer. According to the slide, it is being used for measuring the rate of water evaporation "from carborundum stone." The location is uncertain.

          Evaporation Pan
          2012.13.1.121.10 · Item · July 1970
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an evaporation pan for water evaporation measurements. The location is uncertain.

          Everett Peterson
          2006.18.1.08 · File · 2001
          Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest Society fonds

          File consists of:

          • Correspondence from Everett Peterson to Paul Sanborn, dated 6 July 2001, which includes photocopied photographs taken at Aleza Lake in summer 1956
          • Photocopied version of Everett Bruce Peterson's 1956 "Study of Coniferous Reproduction by Direct Seeding Methods on Various Forest Site Types at Aleza Lake, B.C.: An essay submitted during the Third Year of the Course in Forestry at the University of British Columbia" (original is held at NBCA 2007.1.25.3.12)
          Examining a Rock
          2012.13.1.91.38 · Item · 1979
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a group of individuals who appear to be examining a rock. It is possibly part of an educational trip.