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Denman marine stewards join concerns over proposed Union Bay port

The Association of Denman Island Marine Stewards is among groups signing a letter urging federal and provincial leaders to scrutinize a proposed Baynes Sound port.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2026-04-16 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Association of Denman Island Marine Stewards joined five other organizations in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby expressing concern about the proposed Coastal Gateway Port project in Baynes Sound.^[1]

The signatories urged governments to ensure reviews are rigorous and science-based, respect Indigenous rights and protect the sound’s ecological and economic values.^[1]

The letter says ship construction, repair and recycling require contained industrial facilities with environmental controls, and raises concerns about dredging or beaching vessels in the shallow sound.^[1]

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