Teck Resources donates $2 million for conservation
Teck Resources is not only the world’s second largest exporter of seaborne steelmaking coal—with five coal mines in British Columbia alone—they are also passionate about the communities they operate in.
Teck invests millions of dollars each year into non-profit organizations, institutions and initiatives.
On May 28, 2012, Teck announced it will be contributing $2 million to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to help conserve Lot 48 on Columbia Lake in southeast British Columbia.
Lot 48 is a key habitat for bighorn sheep, elk and a number of rare and endangered species. The land also includes important areas near the headwaters of the Columbia River system that form part of the longest uninterrupted wetland in North America. Protecting this land will connect over 7,600 hectares of protected land, which together will create critical north-south and east-west wildlife corridors.
“Teck is proud to support the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Ktunaxa Nation and local communities in working to protect this area of great cultural and ecological significance,” said Don Lindsay, president and CEO of Teck. “This investment will help conserve an important ecosystem in the headwaters of the Columbia River for the benefit of future generations.”
