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Who
We Are
The Society Promoting
Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is a non-profit, charitable organization,
supported by members and volunteers. Since 1969, SPEC has been a leader
in efforts to protect the British Columbia environment. SPEC has a particular
focus on issues that affect urban communities in Lower Mainland BC and
the Georgia Basin.
SPEC is a member-based
society with an elected Board of Directors
and a team of staff and volunteers. The Directors, members, staff and
volunteers actively participate in on-going environmental protection
projects.
Contact Us
2150
Maple Street
Vancouver, BC, CANADA V6J 3T3
ph: 604-736-7732 fx:
604-736-7115
email:
Issues & Policy: enviro@spec.bc.ca
Communications & Information Centre: info@spec.bc.ca
Accounts & Administration: admin@spec.bc.ca
Our Activities
SPEC actively promotes
environmental responsibility through advocacy, education and protection.
SPEC operates the Vancouver
Environmental Information Centre (VEIC), located at 2150 Maple Street
in Vancouver. The Centre provides general environmental information,
maintains an archive, and hosts venues for non-profit community groups.
To get involved, see our list of issues and volunteer
opportunities below and contact us.
SPEC's History
SPEC was founded
in 1969 in Coquitlam, BC by citizens concerned about the growing pollution
problems. In 1981, SPEC partnered with the City of Vancouver, the Province
of British Columbia and the Government of Canada in creating the Vancouver
Energy Information Centre in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. The
building now includes the Vancouver Environmental Information Centre
and the City of Vancouver Compost Demonstration Gardens managed by City
Farmer.
SPEC is one of the oldest environmental organizations in Canada, and
for over 30 years has brought a range of environmental concerns to the
attention of policy makers, industry and the public. SPEC's education
and research programs, press releases
and are aimed at raising public awareness on environmental issues with
the public, government and industry.
Current
Issues
- Air & Water Quality
- Solid and Liquid Waste Reduction
- Pesticides and toxics
- Protecting the marine habitat
- Recycling
- Drinking Water Protection
- Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy
- Nuclear Energy (Nanoose Bay)
- Transportation
Volunteer
Activities
Many SPEC activities
are conducted by volunteers who commit their training and skills to:
- Canvassing
- Display Tables
- Fundraising
- Graphic Design
- Media Research
- Outreach
- Reception
- Research and
Writing
- Word Processing
If you would like to
volunteer, come by our office, call or send us an email.
SPEC
Achievements
- opposed use of oil tankers off BC coast
- rejected "Third Crossing" between Vancouver and North Shore
- advocated moratorium on offfshore oil exploration
- advocated rapid transit such as the Sea-Bus across Burrard Inlet
- founded Recycle Council of B.C.(RCBC)
- reduced use of hazardous pesticides
- lobbied for provincial Land Commission Act to preserve BC farmland
- pushed for Berger Inquiry into Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline
- founding member of Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility
- key player in opposition to BC Hydro's Site C dam in Northern B.C.
- helped found West Coast Environmental Law Association (WCELA)
- helped stop proposed Vancouver Island nuclear power plants
- helped eliminate use of DDT
- established first recycling depots in BC
- played a key roll in preventing privatization of the GVRD's water
filtration plant.
- worked with community to stop SE2 power plant
Board
of Directors and Staff 2002
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Title
Vice
President
Secretary/Treasurer
Past President
Hon.President
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Staff
Coordinator
Administrator
Researcher
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Name
Helen
Spiegelman
John Whistler
Paul Hundal
Alice Coppard
Carole Christopher
Tracy Keeling
Alan Herbert
John Irwin
Scott Nelson
Deming Smith
Sarah Forssman
Gabriella
F. Moro
Norm Abbey
Ivan Bulic
Shirley Roburn
Kyla
Tienhaara
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Since
1997
1998
1990
1969
1997
2001
2001
2002
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1998
2002
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For more information,
call or visit us.
Society
Promoting Environmental Conservation
2150 Maple Street
Vancouver, BC, CANADA V6J 3T3
ph: 604-736-7732 fx: 604-736-7115
email:
Issues & Policy: enviro@spec.bc.ca
Communications & Information Centre: info@spec.bc.ca
Accounts & Administration: admin@spec.bc.ca
 Open
10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday
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