Protect Record Ridge While You Still Can

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Save Record Ridge Action Committee

A proposed open-pit mine just 7 km from Rossland, BC is raising serious concerns about environmental impacts, community health, long-term socio-economic effects, and the adequacy of consultation with Indigenous Nations whose ancestral lands and rights would be directly affected.

What is Record Ridge? Record Ridge comprises a rare high elevation grassland ecosystem located above the city of Rossland, BC within the Rossland Range. It's a biodiversity hotspot that's designated as a Key Biodiversity Area for its rare plant species, and also known for its recreation opportunities, and its role in the Columbia River watershed. It contributes clean air and clean drinking water to our communities, and is enjoyed by locals, British Columbians, and visitors from around the world, for hiking, biking, and backcountry recreation.

What's at stake: The proposed mine would involve open-pit mining, rock crushing, and ore transport — all in close proximity to homes, schools, daycares, trails, and sensitive ecosystems. Explore the key issues.

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The Rossland Telegraph: Record Ridge discharge permit should not be issued until health and environmental issues are resolved.

With a provincial decision on the proposed Record Ridge mine’s discharge permit approaching, SRRAC is calling on the BC government to withhold approval until outstanding health and environmental concerns have been addressed. The Rossland Telegraph highlights findings from independent scientists, physicians and engineers related to asbestos exposure, air quality, water contamination and environmental monitoring—concerns SRRAC says remain unresolved. Read the full article to le

Vancouver Sun: Can a mixtape help stop a mine project in southern B.C.?

The Record Ridge Mixtape is making headlines beyond Rossland. In a new Vancouver Sun feature, journalist Stuart Derdeyn explores how 16 tracks created by local artists—from age seven to 79—are amplifying community concerns about the proposed Record Ridge mine and raising funds for the Save Record Ridge appeal. Read the full article in the Vancouver Sun to learn how music has become another voice in the fight to protect Record Ridge.

Rossland Musicians Release Save Record Ridge: A MixTape

We're incredibly grateful to the local musicians, poets, and artists who have come together to create Save Record Ridge: A MixTape in support of SRRAC. Featuring contributions from 16 artists, the album celebrates the landscapes, community, and way of life that make Record Ridge so special. Proceeds from the project will help support SRRAC's ongoing work to protect Record Ridge. Thank you to Brett Wildeman and everyone who contributed their time and talent to make this projec