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"For too long, hard-working rural communities have bared the brunt of development. The\ninterests of a few large companies have been protected over the rights of many. Disregard for\nrural residents has led to the degradation of their homes and resources across British Columbia.\nGiven the small size, and limited access to information of many of these communities, formal\naction against industry is nearly impossible. The political clout of rural communities is waning,\nand the geographic dispersal of these communities makes organizing coherent political action\nthat much more difficult. One such community is the Hatzic Valley. This research focuses on\nprotecting drinking water in the Hatzic Valley. My goal is to assess whether or not Community\nWatershed Management Status is a viable means of protecting the groundwater resource in the\nregion. This report highlights key issues in the history of the community; profiles the Hatzic\nPrairie, Durieu, McConnell Creek Ratepayers Association; describes the current state of water\nquality; and addresses the role of the Fraser Valley Regional District in order to establish the\nfoundation for policy recommendations."@en
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