A landslide at Mount Meager in August 2010 caused Meager Creek to flood, trapping campers and forcing nearby evacuations.
About 1,500 people live there, including many children, says Nelson — who he calls a big part of the future he’s fighting for, where the Lil’wat Nation determines what development happens on its territory. Despite that exclusion, when it comes to geothermal exploration and development, his goals are not just about money.
Scientists are still trying to create a precise map of where the heat is in the Garibaldi belt, developing a 3D image of sorts to track what's underground. “We have an opportunity here to show how we can work with local First Nations to develop a green energy resource and have them actively involved in that process,” he said.
Most Nordic countries have been safely using geothermal energy, so why not.
It means putting a power plant there…
BC Hydro has conducted dozens of investigations into the thermal energy potential in the Whistler area. Every one says it is a stupid idea.
Be honest, is this just a pretence for Trudeau to use public $ to build an evil lair in a hollowed out volcano?
they're going to wake Godzilla!
Not gonna work