Plugged In – BCCPP eNews – March 6, 2008
What's New
Check out our recently redesigned website-with a fresh new look, current content, and user-friendly navigational technology. Read our Issues section for more detailed information about the public/private power debate. And view or download information from our extensive archive of educational resources and research papers, as well as media releases, articles, and editorials dating back to our spirited beginnings. Our website is updates several times weekly, so check back often for news.
Visit us at: www.citizensforpublicpower.ca
Events & Action
BCCPP staff, volunteers and Board members frequently conduct educational presentations and participate regularly in public forums, informational displays, and social action events. In recent weeks, we've been present at Vancouver-based National Day of Energy events, the Green Living Show, Open House community forums to oppose run of river private power projects on the Upper Pitt, and more.
Attend our protest against BC private power projects: March 11
Find out more about upcoming events
In the Media
The public/private power debate is attracting considerable media attention these days, especially with controversial private run of river projects and increasing electricity rates on the radar.
Since the new year, BC Citizens for Public Power-our organization, staff, or Board members-has been cited in more than 15 print or broadcast media outlets throughout the province, including: the Vancouver Sun, BC Business, BC CTV evening news, CKNW AM Radio, CTV BC (Global television), CBC Radio, Island Tides, the Province, Nelson Daily News, Epoch Times, and others.
View our media releases
Browse selected current and archived print and broadcast media
Information & Resources
Last fall, we printed a poster detailing close to 500 proposed private micro-hydro projects on BC rivers and creeks; we've distributed thousands of posters and have almost depleted our supply! But the number of proposed projects keeps growing. We plan to revise and reprint the map, but for a current online version, visit IPP Watch.
View many other informative print and video resources
Support Our Work
BC Citizens for Public Power is a registered non-profit society funded by individuals and groups. Join our crew of Public Defenders by becoming a monthly donor or support our work by sending a donation.
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Social Action Events
Rally Against Private Power - Not Public, Not Green, Not Wanted
Take a stand on Tuesday, March 11 at the BC Power Summit. Let private power companies and the provincial government know that we want clean, public, and responsible energy.
When: Tuesday March 11th
Time: Meet: 12:30 PM
Rally: 1:00 PM
Location:
Meet: SFU Harbour Centre, Hastings & Richards Streets (12:30 PM)
Rally: SFU Wosk Centre, Seymour St, between Hastings & Pender (1:00 PM)
RESCHEDULED: BC environmental assessment office open house on Upper Pitt run-of-river project (Pitt Meadows)
Make your voice heard in opposition to private power projects in BC.
The BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) invites the public to comment on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Upper Pitt River Water Power Project.
When: Tuesday March 25th
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Pitt Meadows Secondary School
19438 116B Avenue (at the corner of Blakely Road, a few blocks south of the Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows, BC
Stay plugged-in and energized on this issue!