Stand with Garnet Valley: Demand the Province Overturn the Gravel Pit Approval
A decision was made. Our voices were ignored.
Our homes and businesses are at risk. Now is the time to act.
Join us in our fight to protect our community and preserve Garnet Valley as a vital destination for agritourism, recreation, and nature.
This is What's at Stake
Most of the treed hillside forms the proposed gravel pit.
🚨 We need your help! 🚨
A proposed gravel pit mine threatens our beautiful Garnet Valley, putting local farms, businesses, and the environment at risk.
The Ministry hasn't listened, so we're raising funds to cover legal fees for a judicial review to ensure the proper process is followed and to protect our community.
Click to donate and support our fight to preserve Garnet Valley!
Gravel Pit Bicycle Protest Ride
On September 29, cycling enthusiasts met at Summerland city hall for a special ride out through Garnet Valley.
The ride was organized by Summerlander Don Gemmell and The Trail of the Okanagans Society to highlight the need to protect Garnet Valley for tourism, cycling, agriculture, wineries and our local economy.
The group, which is actively working on a continuous cycling corridor from the North Okanagan to the US border, is strongly opposed to the recently approved gravel pit.
Thanks to Lionel Trudel for capturing the ride for us.
A decision was made. Our voices were ignored.
Our homes and businesses are at risk. Now is the time to act.
The Province of British Columbia has approved a gravel mine in Garnet Valley, a decision that threatens our sensitive ecosystems, infrastructure, vibrant agritourism, and the livelihoods of Summerland residents. This decision was made despite overwhelming opposition from the District of Summerland, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Destination Summerland, BC Wildlife Federation, and numerous local community groups. Our concerns over environmental degradation, road safety, water supply stability, property devaluation, and the destruction of our agritourism economy have been ignored.
Garnet Valley is a cherished landscape known for its pristine environment, agricultural heritage, and welcoming tourism businesses. The approval of this gravel pit is not just a mistake — it’s a threat to our way of life. Our community, businesses, and wildlife are at risk of irreparable harm.
Why Should You Be Outraged? This decision was made with little regard for local voices, the unique environmental, historical, and cultural significance of Garnet Valley, or the existing availability of gravel in other parts of the region. The impact of this gravel pit will be felt by all who live, work, and visit here.
We demand that the Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation reverse this approval. Join us in our fight to protect our community and preserve Garnet Valley as a vital destination for agritourism, recreation, and nature.
Your voice matters, and together we can make a difference. Send personalized letter directly to the provincial government, urging them to overturn the gravel pit approval in Garnet Valley.
Every letter strengthens our message. Help us protect Garnet Valley and ensure our voices are heard by those in power. Act now — our community needs you!
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