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Pollution Order Issued for Waste Dumping Near Cowichan River

11/8/2025

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A pollution prevention order was issued to James Anthony Peter for an unauthorized dumping site on Cowichan Tribes Reserve land near Duncan, British Columbia, threatening Cowichan River.
The site holds over 290,000 cubic meters of waste, including construction debris and household garbage, leaching harmful substances into the river.
The province requires James Anthony Peter to hire a remediation professional, and the Ministry of Environment will monitor compliance and may impose penalties.

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A pollution prevention order was issued to James Anthony Peter for an unauthorized dumping site on Cowichan Tribes Reserve land near Duncan, British Columbia, threatening Cowichan River.
The site holds over 290,000 cubic meters of waste, including construction debris and household garbage, leaching harmful substances into the river.
The province requires James Anthony Peter to hire a remediation professional, and the Ministry of Environment will monitor compliance and may impose penalties.