About the PVEA
The Peace Valley Environment Association was formed in 1975 to counter the proposal by BC Hydro and Power Authority to build the Site C dam and power station on the Peace River, 18km upstream from Taylor and 6.5km southwest of Fort St. John, BC.
The development of the Peace River valley between the Peace Canyon and Alberta border had been the subject of continuing study at BC Hydro for a number of years prior to 1971 when engineering studies were undertaken. From 1976 until 1980, BC Hydro concentrated on building a case for the development of Site C. These studies culminated in their application for an Energy Project Certificate.
The Peace Valley Environment Association, together with the West Coast Environment Law Association, The Society for the Promotion of Environmental Conservation, the Sierra Club, and many other groups and individuals combined to mount a vigorous campaign to stop BC Hydro from flooding the valley. This campaign was successful in convincing the British Columbia Utilities Commission that BC Hydro's application should be refused.
Unfortunately, from time to time, the spectre of Site C rears its ugly head, and the PVEA members must remain ready to defend the natural beauty of the Peace River and prevent it from becoming another flooded valley.
The development of the Peace River valley between the Peace Canyon and Alberta border had been the subject of continuing study at BC Hydro for a number of years prior to 1971 when engineering studies were undertaken. From 1976 until 1980, BC Hydro concentrated on building a case for the development of Site C. These studies culminated in their application for an Energy Project Certificate.
The Peace Valley Environment Association, together with the West Coast Environment Law Association, The Society for the Promotion of Environmental Conservation, the Sierra Club, and many other groups and individuals combined to mount a vigorous campaign to stop BC Hydro from flooding the valley. This campaign was successful in convincing the British Columbia Utilities Commission that BC Hydro's application should be refused.
Unfortunately, from time to time, the spectre of Site C rears its ugly head, and the PVEA members must remain ready to defend the natural beauty of the Peace River and prevent it from becoming another flooded valley.