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  • Land, water, minerals, forests, fisheries, soil, oil, and gas

  • Energy (eg. hydroelectric, thermal, solar)

  • Game management

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  • SEE ALSO: Business and Commerce; Environment; Industries; Land, Settlement and Immigration

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          2007.1.20.4 · File · 1981-1996
          Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

          File contains general correspondence from 1981 through 1998 regarding various administrative issues including road maintenance and the 1992 reopening of the Aleza Lake Research Forest. The file also contains a 1994 inventory of the Northwood donation to the Fraser-Fort George Museum.

          Correspondence 1952-53
          2007.39.1.02 · File · 1951-1954
          Part of Canadian Institute of Forestry fonds

          File consists of correspondence, membership lists and applications forms, minutes and policy statement regarding the formation of the Cariboo Section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry.

          2003.4.3.036 · File · 1986-1989
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists predominantly of copied and faxed Department of Fisheries and Oceans memoranda and correspondence from 1986-1989, likely obtained through an Access to Information request from the Cheslatta Carrier Nation. Some items were also used as exhibits in the British Columbia Utilities Commission Kemano Completion Project Review.

          2003.4.3.037 · File · 1990-1993
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists predominantly of copied and faxed Department of Fisheries and Oceans memoranda and correspondence from 1990-1993, likely obtained through an Access to Information request from the Cheslatta Carrier Nation. Also includes correspondence regarding the British Columbia Utilities Commission Kemano Completion Project Review.

          2003.4.4.4.46 · File · 1987
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of correspondence and memoranda leading up to the 1987 settlement agreement. Includes correspondence regarding a Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd. report, legal counsel for the court case, the out-of-court settlement, and the final settlement agreement. Also includes a reprint of Mundie's article "Predictability of the Consequences of the Kemano Hydroelectric Proposal for Natural Salmon Populations"; a copy of Behnke's "Critique of Instream Flow Methodologies"; copies of documents with advice for expert witnesses, including a "Guidebook on the Preparation and Submission of Expert Witness' Evidence"; a copy of Langer's article "The Professional Fisheries Scientist as an Expert Witness"; a 1987 paper by Robert Behnke entitled "The Illusion of Technique and Fisheries Management"; the "Agreement Respecting Studies and Data Between Attorney-General of Canada and the Aluminum Company of Canada Limited"; lists of documents agreed to by DFO and Alcan; copies of the documents "Summary of Remedial Measures Options" and "Proposed Nechako River Monitoring and Remedial Measures"; copies of depositions of Clair B. Stalnaker and Robert T. Milhous; graphics intended for display during expert witness testimonies; a background paper from Alcan regarding "Court Proceedings involving the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans versus Alcan and the Province of British Columbia"; a copy of the 1987 settlement agreement; and a folder for DFO employees for the announcement of the agreement including a news release, biographies, and a copy of the agreement.

          2003.4.4.4.47 · File · 1986-1987
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of documents, correspondence and memoranda related to the Nechako River court action. Includes correspondence regarding the Nechako River court action (including correspondence from legal counsel); documents regarding Nechako River aerial photography; a copy of a summary of "Nechako River Water Temperature and TGP Studies, 1986" along with accompanying maps and technical drawings; meeting agendas; and copies of Alcan and Envirocon documents.

          2003.4.4.4.42 · File · 1986
          Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

          File consists of correspondence and memoranda related to the Nechako River court action. Includes DFO memoranda regarding preparation for the Canada vs. Alcan court case; a list of documents held by Alcan relating to the case; a list of bioengineering reports produced by DFO, which DFO scientists needed to review for documents that were not to be given to Alcan; and correspondence to legal counsel.

          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.

          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)
          2009.5.3.25 · Item · [ca. 1912]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts men standing near three covered wagons pulled by team of horses on street. Buildings line the street on left behind trees with protective structures built around their trunks. A windmill stands near small building and woodpiles in background on right. Trees on hill are visible in distance. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel".

          2016.5.1.01 · File · 1991-1993
          Part of Harry Coates fonds

          File consists of research and communications regarding the purchase of the Criterion 400 laser gun to measure the height of trees. File includes articles, memos, notes, and correspondence. File also includes the Criterion 400 Survey Laser: Operator's Guide.

          2023.7.3.39 · Item · 1982-1983
          Part of Grant Hazelwood fonds

          Item is an original report by Grant Hazelwood and Steve Head regarding "Crooked River Fisheries and Wildlife". Includes one original photographic print pasted into the report. This project was aimed at improving the recreational use of the Crooked River and it's adjoining corridor.

          Crops at Fraser's Lake
          2014.10.1.001 · Item · 1907
          Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

          Photograph depicts five men standing in a field of cut hay. Some men are holding scythes, buildings, forest and rolling hills in background. Note: Fort Fraser, BC was at one time also referred to as "Fraser's Lake" - the name of the Post Office within the Hudson Bay Company store.

          Crops at Fraser's Lake
          2014.10.1.004 · Item · 1907
          Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

          Photograph depicts 5 men in a field using scythes to cut grain. Note: Fort Fraser, BC was at one time also referred to as "Fraser's Lake" - the name of the Post Office within the Hudson Bay Company store.