Thu 18 Oct 2007
A group of outdoor enthusiasts explored the Lower Howser Creek Canyon in the Kootenays near Kaslo BC on Saturday, Oct 13th, 2007. The group consisted of several kayakers and other people supporting and documenting on shore. Over the last few month, Howser Creek has been in the media for being threatened by private hydropower development. The proposed large scale hydroelectric development is currently considered by the Environmental Assessment Office for an Environmental Assessment Certificate. There is considerable concern about the sustainability of this development since the area is extensively used for recreation, including hiking, skiing and kayaking. Further, the area constitutes critical habitat for several endangered species such as Grizzly Bears and Mountain Cariboo. Further, opponents of the private power project are concerned about cumulative impacts, in particular, since the controversial Jumbo Pass Ski Resort recently obtained an Environmental Assessment Certificate.
The group consisted of Kevin Pollard, Jeremy Undershute, Andrea Miller, Christine Pollard, Marco Colella, Chris Ryman and Carl Jacks.
Here are some stunning pictures from the canyon, that Carl Jacks made available to us:
