Recently released Capital Regional District data is cause for concern, showing that contrary to assurances given to the public that a maximum of 700 tonnes would be spread, in 2021 over 6,600 tonnes of biosolids were spread or buried at Hartland due to failures at the CRD’s new CRD Residual Treatment Facility. Peninsula Biosolids Coalition calls for CRD to stop spreading toxic biosolids.
Read MoreThe Capital Regional District’s (CRD’s) just released first annual report on disposal of biosolids outlines multiple failures of the new Residuals Treatment Plant’s ability to produce Class A biosolids. Hugh Stephens, Mount Work Coalition, pens open letter to Colin Plan, CRD Board, in response.
Read MorePublic pressure brought by a consortium of environmental groups known as the Peninsula Biosolids Coalition, which includes the Mount Work Coalition to support Motion to CRD Board to end land application of toxic biosolids near Mount Work Park and Durrance Lake. Sign the Petition. Urge CRD to adopt the safe alternatives.
Read MoreMount Work Coalition joins forces with The Butchart Gardens and other regional Societies in opposition to spread of toxic biosolid waste at CRD Harland landfill. Fears CRD’s lack of adequate testing of toxins, data transparency and out-dated OMRR will have negative consequences on region, parks, Saanich Inlet, farms, drinking water, and adjacent major tourist destination.
Read MoreClass-A Biosolids are shown to contain many contaminants, yet BC Minister of Environment, George Heyman, is allowing biosolids to be spread in parks, forests and farms - including within the CRD - and relying on out-of-date regulations that do not require testing for or monitoring of these known toxicants. Tell him to stop. Alternatives exist.
Read MoreZero Waste BC releases report on Capital Regional District’s draft Solid Waste Management Plan, evaluating the SWMP through a Zero Waste perspective. Report includes many evidence-based recommendations to the CRD to adopt to improve their draft SWMP and improve waste reduction targets significantly. Download report here.
Read MoreWe have just a few days left to ensure CRD hears our feedback on the draft Solid Waste Management Plan and their plan to expand Hartland landfill. The liveability of the entire region depends on your feedback. Here’s two easy ways to have your voice heard…
Read MoreOpen letter February 14, 2021: Mount Work Coalition’s submission of feedback to Capital Regional District (CRD) Board of Directors on the draft Solid Waste Management Plan.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2020 at 10:00am at Intersection of Willis Point Road and Wallace Drive. Join us at this community action to raise awareness of the CRD’s proposal to turn Willis Point Road and Wallace Drive into a heavy industrial corridor as part of CRD’s massive landfill expansion plan.
Read MoreFifteen CRD citizens, most from the Willis Point community, appeared before the CRD Board on August 12, 2020 to provide their views on the CRD’s plans for Hartland Landfill expansion and shifting road access for dump traffic from Hartland Avenue to Willis Point Road.
Read MoreThe CRD plans to blast 73 acres of forest near Mount Work Regional Park, and begin mining at Hartland landfill. this will increase GHG emissions in our region and the heavy industrial trucks will congest our commuter and recreational corridors. The plans for the massive expansion of Hartland landfill will reduce and contaminate forests, farms and recreational areas. Here’s how to Stop the CRD…
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