Lax Kw’alaams First Nation ask to relocate LNG terminal – cite potential harm to salmon – Energeticcity.ca
The Lax Kw’alaams First Nation may be searching for a new site for the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal, in hopes of finding one that would not affect the salmon-rearing habitat in the nearby Skeena River.
As reported in The Vancouver Sun, the Lax Kw’alaams rejected a $1.15-billion benefits package offer from the company and the BC government over concerns of LNG distribution harming young salmon that rear on Flora Bank in northwestern BC.
If another site was chosen, it would be certain to further delay a decision on the project by the company, originally expected to be reached at the end of last year.
