B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist

By Wolfgang Depner An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to consider building two new hydropower projects, including a fourth dam on the Peace River, saying the province first needs to “come to grips” with the negative impact of the recently completed Site C dam. Joe Foy with the Wilderness Committee said damming and diverting big rivers had big negative impacts, which continue far into the future.