B.C. government pledges additional $25 million for coastal cleanup
The B.C. government will invest an additional $25 million into its Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund, for a total of approximately $50 million.
“We are fortunate to live in a community next to the beautiful shorelines and rich biodiversity of the Salish Sea. Thanks to the Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative, these natural spaces can be sustainably maintained and support a healthy coastal ecotourism economy in B.C.,” said Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum.
“The Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative has removed over 1,500 tonnes of marine debris to date, including 118 derelict vessels,” said Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. “Preventing and cleaning up marine pollution is essential to a healthy and productive coast, and is one aspect of our vision for B.C.’s future as we develop a Coastal Marine Strategy in partnership with First Nations.
“These shoreline cleanup projects are not just important for keeping coastal territories clean, they also support the transfer of Indigenous knowledge and practices to a younger generation,” said Christine Smith-Martin, chief executive officer, Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative.
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