2001 Triple Bottom Line Report - BC Hydro

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BC HYDRO CONTINUES TO WORK TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY- FOCUSED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. E N V I R O N M E N T A L R E G U L A T O R Y R E L A T I O N S BC Hydro continues to work to build relationships and partnerships with environmental and sustainability-focused government agencies. In this way we increase public understanding of BC Hydro’s operations and environmental and sustainability initiatives, and provide opportunities for discussing issues of interest. BC Hydro is involved in advocacy around a variety of policies, guidelines and legislation. We ensure our views are heard on topics under consideration, including the B.C. Drinking Water Protection Act, the B.C. Fish Protection Act regulations, greenhouse gas policies and programs, alternative and green energy initiatives, and the federal Species at Risk Act. As well, we are a member of the Interagency Committees for Species at Risk which, with the federal government, is involved in implementing the National Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk. Implementation includes developing plans and strategies for a variety of species and habitat that are at risk. H I L L A V E N U E C I R C U I T C A B L E R E P L A C E M E N T P R O J E C T Environmental, social and economic objectives were kept in mind while undertaking a project to upgrade one of our distribution substations in 2000/2001. The cable replacement project between Newell and Hill Avenue Terminal Station in South Burnaby involved replacing two aging below-ground cables that are important links of Metro transmission, and rebuilding Hill Avenue terminal to ensure seismic stability. Economic benefits included the system upgrade and reduced maintenance costs. Social aspects included working with stakeholders, continuing to provide a reliable supply of electricity and minimizing disruption to local residents. Project mitigation options and approvals to remove vegetation and work in and around water, parks and rights-of-way were discussed and negotiated with several agencies, organizations and community groups. E N V I R O N M E N T A L B O T T O M L I N E | 4 1 As part of BC Hydro’s authorization for project access across streams, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) requested environmental mitigation work and compensation to offset habitat loss. Several projects were integrated into construction work this year, including a concrete fish ladder and box culvert at Robert Burnaby Creek and several fish-friendly culverts on streams entering the south side of Burnaby Lake. Environmental objectives compensating for habitat loss include mitigating construction impacts and minimizing future risk to the environment. BC Hydro is proposing two fish habitat enhancements this fiscal year: the Lubbock Creek fishway, proposed by the local streamkeepers group as a way to provide fish access to upstream habitat, and a fish-rearing pond to the east of the creek.
E C O - E F F I C I E N C Y Eco-efficiency means being able to meet the energy needs of our customers in a manner that reduces the intensity of our impacts on the environment to a level in line with the earth’s estimated carrying capacity. We are moving towards eco-efficiency by incorporating its principles into our decision-making and by improving bird, fish and animal habitat in areas affected by our operations. B I O D I V E R S I T Y Throughout British Columbia we have operations in a full range of ecosystems and in close proximity to diverse fish and wildlife populations. Being eco-efficient includes ensuring we address BIRD PROTECTION We are making progress in protecting birds from accidental contact with powerlines. The reported number of mishaps involving eagles is down, the number of trumpeter swan mortalities has declined 90 per cent in areas where lines have been marked, and bird-caused power outages have been reduced following the installation of bird guards on transformers in selected areas. Also, on Vancouver Island, we began a project to improve protection of bald eagle nest trees. We completed a nest tree FISH AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS Concern for fish habitat and populations is incorporated into the management of our day-to-day activities. We also help promote species recovery and health through research and rehabilitation projects sponsored by the perpetual restoration and compensation programs developed to manage impacts resulting from construction of our facilities. BC Hydro has also contributed $2 million to Fisheries Renewal B.C. in a partnership agreement that saw BC Hydro play a major role in the agency’s work to enhance and restore B.C.’s and minimize, as a result of day-to-day activities, any strains placed on habitats, and support the continued health and abundance of all species. E N V I R O N M E N T A L B O T T O M L I N E | 4 2 GREEN ENERGY MANAGING IMPACTS ECO-EFFICIENCY inventory in the southern Vancouver Island area, and convened workshops to exchange information with conservation groups working to protect the species and its habitat. We mapped habitat, shared observations about eagle requirements for nesting and perching, and discussed ways to create a safer environment for the birds. Results of the dialogue and work include plans to modify some of our structures to reduce the risk of eagle electrocutions. fish stocks. Projects concentrated on fish habitat, water quality, fish passage and strategic planning in watersheds affected by our operations. Funding was divided between habitat restoration and protection work identified by our regional fisheries biologists and environmental staff, and community-generated projects. All the projects were delivered by partnership groups and community coalitions throughout B.C. and included commercial and recreational fishing groups, environmental groups and other local organizations.
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