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Kipawa Benefit Concert – The Rhino Club Toronto – 31 March 2007 $15
The Kipawa River, history, legacy, environmental gem, whitewater phenomenon…. You could go on about this magnificent natural marvel for some time. That’s just what Les Amis de la Rivière Kipawa has been doing. This determined group has worked tirelessly to protect the River that is heartblood of Temiscaming region.
Whitewater Ontario, Montréal’s whitewater club (CCKEVM), private whitewater organizations and concerned individuals from all over Ontario and Quebec have thrown their weight behind Les Amis. Together, in less than a year, they have raised more than $23k. to support the legal effort aimed at preserving navigation rights on the Kipawa. The estimated remaining legal obligations amount to $7k. Les Ami’s treasurer, François Diebolt says “Les Amis has about $6k in the bank today”. Says Diebolt, “We are close, but remember we still have a rally to run”.
A legal victory will protect a river that is a crucial element of local environment. Lac Temiscaming’s fishery and related business along with cottagers, outfitters and all the natural inhabitants of the region stand to lose a great deal if a diverted Kipawa sterilizes the traditional ecosystems
What is the threat? Hydro Québec and private hydro interests propose to dewater much of the river. The effect would be huge, lost sport fisheries, lost outfitting businesses, lost species and little long-term benefit for the surrounding communities. These communities need a healthy river ecosystem for most of what they have come to know in business and leisure. So the issue is much larger than a few paddlers missing a favourite whitewater run.
That brings us to Saturday night, The Rhino Club, Toronto, the venue of a Les Amis’ special Kipawa Benefit Concert Caledonia, Vacuity and This Crooked Mite are some of the bands who will lead an evening of music and partying. All the proceeds will go to protect the Kipawa River. Members of each band are themselves whitewater enthusiasts and supporters of the Kipawa.. Join them in Saturday and you won’t be disappointed.
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Read About: Money and The Kipawa River, Whitewater Ontario,Les amis de la rivière Kipawa,The Proposed Tabaret River diversion project, Northern Ontario Liquid Adventurers,Canadian Rivers Network The viewpoints and opinions expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Whitewater Ontario or Les Amis de la Riviere Kipawa. Those groups did not vet these comments and would not likely endorse the views expressed here or the manner in which they have been expressed.
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