ALBERTA SOCIAL CREDIT PARTY

7. Environment

7.1 Zoning Laws: The Alberta Social Credit Party supports the concept of "environmentally sensitive zoning".

7.2 Environment Assessment and Investigations: The Social Credit government will take a strong stand in favour of:
a) Policing the cleanup and protection of the environment,
b) Doing honest investigation of water contamination and the subsequent related health of Albertans,
c) Balancing environmental development and the needs of Albertans.
Provincial tax on alternative and non-polluting automotive fuels would be significantly reduced.

7.3 Alternative Energy Sources: The Alberta Social Credit Government would encourage alternate forms and sources of energy.

7.3.1 Alberta Social Credit Government rejects the use of fissile power in Alberta until environmental and safety concerns are addressed.

7.4 Alternative To Kyoto Accords: The Social Credit Party opposes ratification of the Kyoto Accord as presently written.

7.5 Preservations Of Water Resources: The Alberta Social Credit Government would preserve the water resources of Alberta by such measures as:
a) The protection of natural watersheds.
b) The education of Albertans as to water conservation.
c) The endorsement of the use of alternative water resources, apart from potable water, for use in industry wherever possible.
d) The stoppage of water wells being drilled on oil/gas leases.
e) The reclamation of all drilled holes in the earth's surface back to the natural state.
f) The prohibition of bulk exports of water to foreign powers.

7.6 Environmental Conservation Authority: The Alberta Social Credit Government will enact the Environmental Conservation Authority to study and advise the government on environmental issues and operate free of political interference.

8. Social Policy