tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070977933232664642.post1335881998123356010..comments2024-02-21T12:23:30.416-06:00Comments on PLANET IN PERIL: Mine Proposed in a Manitoba, Canada ParkGraham Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10678179625435076216noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070977933232664642.post-71812025460062091212013-02-04T20:35:50.287-06:002013-02-04T20:35:50.287-06:00DEDICATION AND PURPOSE OF PROVINCIAL PARKS
Dedicat...DEDICATION AND PURPOSE OF PROVINCIAL PARKS<br />Dedication of provincial parks: Provincial parks are dedicated to the people of Manitoba and visitors to Manitoba, and shall be maintained for the benefit of future generations in accordance with this Act and the regulations.<br />Purposes of provincial parks: In accordance with park classifications and land use categories, the purposes of a provincial park system include the following:<br />(a) to conserve ecosystems and maintain biodiversity;<br />(b) to preserve unique and representative natural, cultural and heritage resources;<br />(c) to provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and experiences in a natural setting.<br /><br />So the question that arises is this: When is a Manitoba Provincial Park,designated as protected, by the Ministry of Conservation, really protected?<br />For Manitoba, the answer is quite obvious ….NEVER!<br /><br />Yes, mining will afford some jobs and income for Manitobans in the process. But what about the final costs, when the clean up has to be carried out. It was not too many years ago that Manitoba taxpayers were going to be on the hook for clean-up costs, of millions $$ after the operations shut down. Doesn't sound like "progress" to me or Manitobans.John Fefchaknoreply@blogger.com