Monitoring Jumbo

This summer, Glacier Resorts has announced plans for construction in both the Jumbo and Farnham Valleys. Every year, they have plans for summer activities or construction, but so far, nothing has happened. This year, their rumoured plans include foundations for day lodges in both valleys, plus water reservoirs and ski lifts.

To start construction, Glacier Resorts must satisfy the 195 legally-binding commitments (read them here) attached to their Environmental Certificate. If construction begins and these conditions have not been satisfied, the Environmental Assessment Office has the power to halt construction.

These extensive conditions cannot possibly have been satisfied with the little minimal work done thus far. Our letter here to the Environmental Assessment Office outlines the conditions that haven’t been met. Two weeks ago, we met with members of the Compliance and Enforcement team from the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). They were on-site, touring the Jumbo Valley and meeting with key stakeholders as part of their review process. We will continue to work with the EAO to make sure that construction doesn’t proceed before these legally-binding conditions are satisfied.

Monitoring: Can you help?

There are two ways that you can help: by taking day trips up the Jumbo and Farnham forest service roads to document any work or by spending some time in the monitoring camp. This month, a group of citizens will be establishing an informal camp in the Jumbo Valley to provide 24/7 monitoring.

If you want to help with day trip monitoring, your first shift will be with one of our veteran monitors who will show you the ropes, share the history, and let you know what to watch for. If you want to join the camp, you’ll be joining other citizens commited to keeping Jumbo Wild.