As a Gulf Islander I have completely fallen for the sea birds that inhabit our B.C. coast.
On my daily beach walks the migratory birds are my indicator of seasonal changes and I am subtly aware the effects of climate change are having on our feathered friends.
The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve neighbours the shipping lanes of the Kinder Morgan pipeline tanker traffic and are under a constant threat of oil spill disasters which will greatly increase with the TM expansion project now approved by the BC Liberals.
Higher up our precious B.C. coast our federal government plans to designate the waters surrounding the Scott Islands as a marine protected area, but the proposed regulations will do little to protect this globally significant ecosystem.
The government needs to get this right to set the course for protecting 10 per cent of Canada’s marine ecosystems in this world-class seabird habitat. Many of the sea birds that travel through the Gulf Islands and the lower mainland nest on the archipelago and they deserve world-class protection from oil tanker traffic and oil and gas explorations.
Please contact your local MP if you care for our birds.
Annette Witteman, Mayne Island