At one time, people in the Fraser River Basin struggled with the relationship
between economic growth and environmental degradation. There was little
basic knowledge of ecosystems and even less understanding of the importance
of healthy riversheds. While prosperous, people faced increasing consumption,
urban growth, large-scale industrial development and pollution. This
led to...
depletion of natural resources
loss of biodiversity & wildlife habitat
water pollution
global warming
Social values changed. Negative environmental impacts were experienced,
understood, reduced and even eliminated. Healthy and informed attitudes
supported environmentally responsible social policy. People learned
to live within natures limits. They did so through...
sustainable living
• smaller ecological footprints
• voluntary simplicity
• protection of biodiversity
water protection
• river & riparian area protection
• organic farming & permaculture
• closed loop industrial processes
• solar aquatics for sewage treatment
education
• improved social literacy
• stewardship programs
progressive industry
• resource industries: community-based
• economics: conservation-based
alternative energy
• solar, wind, tidal & micro-hydro power
• hydrogen fuel cells
smart growth
• densified housing
• wildlife habitat protection
• rivershed restoration
• ecology-based planning & management
