Daajing Giids —Daajing Giids will improve compliance with regulatory wastewater requirements and enhance its capacity to protect fish and shellfish habitat, thanks to the combined investment of more than $1.5 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia and the Village of Daajing Giids. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Anne Kang, and Mayor Lisa Pineault, this project will safeguard the health of the community and nearby ecosystems.
Funding will support a planning and design initiative focused on enhancing the capacity for wastewater treatment and management in the Village. The project will bring the community into compliance with federal and provincial regulatory requirements, which will contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment. Once complete, the improved wastewater treatment will help protect the vital sea life that many depend on for nutrition, employment, or recreation.
“Protecting livelihoods, homes, and the environment is the federal government’s top priority. That’s why I am pleased to work with our partners in B.C. to invest in projects that safeguard our communities and ecosystems – both on the ground and under water. When we invest in wastewater infrastructure, we help Canada become safer and more resilient.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communitie