Data shows the water quality of lakes in the Nechako Watershed has progressively worsened
since the 1940’s, leading up to a rapid spike in degradation around 2017 when wildfire activity
increased in the region.
Highway resurfacing is underway on Highway 97 between Azouzetta and Mount Solitude, two hours north of Prince George.
This includes 40 km of asphalt resurfacing between Honeymoon Creek Bridge and Big Boulder Creek Bridge.Â
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â