Stop Woodfibre LNG from harming seals and sea lions

Dear M Guilbeault,

Nice to meet you. I am sure you are aware of Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan, & therefore agree that we should be doing all we can to protect our marine environments, particularly those deemed by UNESCO to be of biological significance!

It is for this reason that I am writing to express my significant concern about the proposed changes to conditions for the Woodfibre LNG export facility. As the final decision maker, I urge you not to approve these proposed changes, which I believe will increase the adverse effects of the project.

The proponent has requested that the monitoring area for underwater noise impacts to seals and sea lions be reduced from 7,322 metres to just 125 metres during construction.

However, Woodfibre LNG is located in the Átl’?a7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region, which is recognized internationally as "a cultural and ecological treasure." Steller sea lions are listed as a species of "Special Concern" under the Species at Risk Act, and have only recently returned to Átl’?a7tsem / Howe Sound.

Woodfibre LNG must be held to the highest standards, and must employ the precautionary principle to minimize impacts to wildlife and ecosystems.

Please be sure to reject these proposed changes. The health of our ocean is depending on you.

Regards,
Anne

Sincerely,
Anne Clifford

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