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COVER STORY THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL ASSETS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS A recent professional practice guideline provided guidance to BC engineers and geoscientists about the management of assets for local governments. But a BC non-profit organization also produced a companion guide, devoted exclusively to the management of natural assets, that earned endorsement from Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Council.

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UNDER COVER DETECTIVES Within a massive area in BC known for its copper-gold deposits lies a 300-kilometre section that is mysterious low in mining and mineral exploration activity. Geoscience BC knew the area was mostly barren of mineral exploration because of its lack of telltale geological features, and a thick layer of overburden—but nonetheless wanted to know what lies beneath. It dispatched two researchers to reanalyze samples and gather new data in the area.

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2021 PRESIDENT’S AWARDS

ON THE COVER Comox Lake is part of the Comox Lake watershed, a 461 square-kilometre network of mountains, forests, rivers, creeks, and streams. The watershed supplies drinking water for many Comox Valley residents, but portions are used for

Engineers and Geoscientists BC names the recipients of the 2021 President’s Awards and the Sustainability Award, Environmental Award, Mentor of the Year Award, and Forest Engineering Award of Excellence.

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A lot has changed since 1971. But the unwavering resolve of The Nature Trust of British Columbia to protect precious lands and wildlife for that 50 years remains the same. Help us stay committed to that vital conservation cause for 50 more. naturetrust.bc.ca | 1 866 288 7878

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Nature Trust Conservation Property: Mt Robson Ranch, BC. Photographed by Graham Osborne.

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