Most of us agree we enjoy a special quality of life in the Bulkley / Wetzin'Kwa Valley. We want to hear what you value most, and what concerns you about our future. This includes awareness, opinions and questions about the Telkwa Coal Mine project.
Please take a moment to complete this short online survey. All submissions are eligible to win a $50 gift certificate from McBike. Survey closes Sept 28, 2025.
Bulkley / Wetzin’Kwa Valley Resident Survey
We encourage you to share this survey with your friends and neighbours. Everyone has a unique point of view that we hope to capture. Thank you!
In case you are wondering what happened with the Telkwa Coal proposal, or assumed that it had just disappeared, we want to let you know that it is very much still alive. The coming months will be crucial ones in determining the outcome of the proposal, and protecting our Valley. Continue reading...
Get the latest on how the mine proposal is progressing
What does it mean for water? fish? caribou? our communities?
Telkwa Coal missed a key deadline and they have been asked to provide further information on key issues including impacts to caribou, water and fish (read more here).
On April 19th, 2022 Randal Macnair gave a talk at the Della Herman Theatre about his community's experience living with coal mine impacts in the Elk Valley. It is a must see!
What Matters In Our Valley is a group of local citizens who share a deep commitment to the conservation of our rivers, water, fish, wildlife, air and the quality of life in this exceptional area. We were founded in 2017 out of concern about the proposed Telkwa Coal Mine.
At What Matters In Our Valley, we are committed to protecting the environment through various initiatives and programs. Our mission is to promote sustainability and environmental conservation through education, advocacy, and community engagement. We believe that by working together, we can make a positive impact on our planet and ensure a better future for generations to come.