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	Strait of Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Strait of Georgia (also known as Georgia Strait and the Gulf of Georgia) is a 240 km (150 mi)-long strait between Vancouver Island (as well as its nearby Gulf Islands) and the mainland Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada.
		The southern end of the strait is the intersection of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, while the northern end is Johnstone Strait.
		The strait is a major navigation channel on the west coast of North America, owing to the presence of the port of Vancouver.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strait_of_Georgia (490 words)

	Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Formerly Province of Georgia, one of the Thirteen Colonies (1732–1805).
		South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean
		New Georgia, an island in the Solomon Islands
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Georgia (205 words)

	Georgia
		Strait of Georgia - Georgia, Strait of, channel, c.150 mi (240 km) long, between the mainland of British Columbia and...
		University of Georgia - Georgia, University of, at Athens, Ga.; land-grant and state-supported; coeducational; chartered...
		Georgia, state, United States - Georgia, state in the SE United States, the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be founded.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108201.html (370 words)

	Strait of Georgia -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		To the north the strait ends in a jumble of islands separating it from Johnstone and Queen Charlotte straits farther north.
		Georgia and Alabama border it on the north.
		The straits of Georgia and Queen Charlotte separate the island from the Canadian mainland.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9036517 (875 words)

	WDFW - Results from the 2001 Transboundary Trawl Survey of the Southern Strait of Georgia, San Juan Archipelago and ...
		During May and June 2001, a synoptic survey of the southern Strait of Georgia, San Juan Archipelago and adjacent waters was conducted in the transboundary waters of Washington and British Columbia.
		Fifty stations were sampled the in the 876 km2 Washington Strait of Georgia, 19 samples were collected in the 361 km2 of the B.C. Strait of Georgia, 40 samples in the 864 km2 San Juan Archipelago, and 6 samples in the 274 km2Canadian Haro Strait.
		Shallow-water species such as the rock and sand soles and starry flounder in the Strait of Georgia were more restricted to the perimeter of the basin and were less likely candidates in their adult stages for two independent fisheries targeting a common stock..
	wdfw.wa.gov /fish/papers/2001_transboundary_trawl_survey (1286 words)

	NOAA-NMFS-NWFSC TM44: Pacific Hake
		The main Pacific hake stock in the Strait of Georgia aggregates to spawn in the deep basins of the south-central Strait of Georgia (Fig.
		In the Strait of Georgia, the mean size of males was 52 cm and 54.5 cm for females between 1977 and 1981 (Beamish and McFarlane 1985).
		The Georgia Basin DPS encompasses at least five geographically-discrete spawning aggregations in deep-water basins, including Dabob Bay and Port Susan in Puget Sound and south-central Strait of Georgia, Stuart Channel, and Montgomery Bank in the Strait of Georgia (Figs.
	www.nwfsc.noaa.gov /publications/techmemos/tm44/pacifichake.htm (8139 words)

	Fishing with Rod British Columbia Canada
		Then you know the importance of Georgia Strait to the quality of life in our region, and why the Georgia Strait Alliance?s work to protect this beautiful inland sea is so crucial.
		Biologically, Georgia Strait is one of the richest marine areas in the world, with thousands of species of plants and animals.
		The Georgia Strait Alliance is a hands-on organization, tackling tough issues, promoting practical solutions and achieving real change in the region (recent achievements).
	www.fishingwithrod.com /fishy_news/050511.html (746 words)

	Georgia
		Georgia is bordered by the Black Sea in the west, by Turkey and Armenia in the south, by Azerbaijan in the east, and Russia in the north.
		Georgia joined Azerbaijan and Armenia in 1917 to establish the anti-Bolshevik Transcaucasian Federation and on its dissolution in 1918 proclaimed its independence.
		Tensions between Georgia and Russia were strained over the Pankisi Gorge, a lawless region of Georgia that Russia said had become a haven for Islamic militants and Chechen rebels.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107564.html (1040 words)

	Where's Mission Green?
		And far in the distance, across the Georgia Strait, the dark presence is there, almost a mirage rising out of the ocean the mainland.
		The very things that bring so many people to settle around the Georgia Strait, the sandy beaches, the steep cliffs, the deep fjords and the diversity and rich abundance of wildlife, are the very things that are in danger of disappearing or are being irrevocably damaged.
		The Georgia Strait Alliance was founded in 1990 with a goal to protect and restore the marine environment and promote sustainability of Georgia Strait, its adjoining waters and communities.
	www.gmcanada.com /inm/gmcanada/english/about/MissionGreen/Daily/Oct18.html (1632 words)

	03-9577 -- Fuel Safe Washington v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission -- 12/01/2004
		Georgia Strait and Powerex intervened in the proceedings before this court.
		Georgia Strait Crossing Concerned Citizens Coalition, a registered non-profit society in British Columbia, has filed a motion for leave to file an amicus brief.
		We also share Georgia Strait's expectation--based on evidence in the record--that some lesser amount of the proposed pipeline's capacity will be given over to moving gas between states.
	www.kscourts.org /ca10/cases/2004/12/03-9577.htm (7785 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP; Notice of a Public Comment Meeting on the Draft ...
		Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP; Notice of a Public Comment Meeting on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Georgia Strait Crossing Project
		CP01-176-000 and CP01-179-000] Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP; Notice of a Public Comment Meeting on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Georgia Strait Crossing Project February 7, 2002.
		This project involves construction and operation of facilities by Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP (GSX-US) in Whatcom and San Juan Counties, Washington.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2002/February/Day-13/i3464.htm (332 words)

	Georgia, Strait of on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		GEORGIA, STRAIT OF [Georgia, Strait of] channel, c.150 mi (240 km) long, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, Canada, between Puget Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound.
		IIR Industry Alert: Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline Receives FERC Approval.
		REFINERY SPILL DISSIPATES FROM THE STRAIT OF GEORGIA.(News)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/G/GeorgiaS1t.asp (398 words)

	Groundfish - Strait of Georgia Lingcod Program - YOY Trawl Survey
		We found a significant and striking difference in young-of-the-year lingcod catch density between the northern and southern regions in the Strait of Georgia, with far fewer fish found in the south (Figure 1).
		A greater understanding of how larval and juvenile lingcod move among areas and utilize the Strait of Georgia is necessary in order to draw conclusions regarding the strength of any given year class.
		We are also studying larval dispersal and nearshore habitat use of newly settled lingcod in the spring of 2004.
	www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca /sci/sa-mfpd/lingcod/ling_SOG_YOYtrawl.htm (358 words)

	Dower Lab - New Research
		The Strait of Georgia is a semi-enclosed sea on Canada's west coast.
		Our field sampling will involve (i) using automated oceanographic instruments to sample water and plankton along the various BC Ferries routes that cross the Strait of Georgia, and (ii) conducting monthly oceanographic cruises in the Strait of Georgia from a high-speed hovercraft operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.
		Using the oceanographic data we collect, in conjunction with historical data collected in the Strait, we will use a series of ecosystem models to simulate the interactions between physics and biology in the Strait.
	web.uvic.ca /~dower/dowerlab/research.html (1010 words)

	DJC.COM: Canadian officials admit pollution in Strait of Georgia, provided by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
		The population of the Georgia Basin region, including Vancouver and Victoria, is expected to surge from 2.9 million people to 3.6 million by 2010.
		The southern end of the strait lies west of Bellingham, Wash., and north of the San Juan Islands.
		He and his provincial counterpart, Joan Sawicki, spoke Saturday at a news conference on the first year of the cooperative Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative, which is intended to protect critical habitat, reduce air and water pollution and work with communities on stewardship programs.
	www.djc.com /news/enviro/11003274.html (413 words)

	Strait of Georgia
		Georgia, Strait of, channel, c.150 mi (240 km) long, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, Canada, between Puget Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound.
		Juan de Fuca Strait - Juan de Fuca Strait, inlet of the Pacific Ocean, 100 mi (161 km) long and 11 to 17 mi (18–27...
		750), Whatcom co., NW Wash., on the Strait of Georgia near...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0820576.html (150 words)

	GSX - Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline Project - Dept. of Ecology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		NEW: The Department of Ecology has issued a Section 401 water quality certification letter (pdf, 180 k.) to the Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline project describing conditions that need to be met for the project to comply with state clean-water laws.
		Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP (GSX) is the proponent of the project.
		The FSEIS supplements the July 2002 project environmental impact statement prepared by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
	www.ecy.wa.gov /programs/sea/gsx (645 words)

	globeandmail.com : globeinvestor.com : Williams Receives Authorization to Construct Georgia Strait Crossing Project
		SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 18 /CNW/ -- Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP, a limited partnership formed by Williams (NYSE: WMB), has received a draft order released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) indicating it will authorize the construction and operation of the U.S. portion of the Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline.
		The Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline (GSX) is a joint proposal by BC Hydro and Williams to provide natural gas transportation service from the market hub near Sumas, Wash. to Vancouver Island.
		Williams filed an application with the FERC in April 2001 for the U.S. mainland and marine portion of the international project.
	www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=GlobeInvestor/config&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&date=20041220&archive=prnews&slug=2004_12_20_12_4321_1279668 (728 words)

	Concentrations of dimethyl sulfide in the Strait of Georgia and its impact on the atmospheric sulfur budget of the ...
		Concentrations of dimethyl sulfide in the Strait of Georgia and its impact on the atmospheric sulfur budget of the Canadian West Coast
		A study was conducted in the Strait of Georgia to determine the seasonal variation of the biogenic sulfur budget, mainly dimethyl sulfide (DMS), during the three seasons, autumn (November 1999), spring (April 2000) and summer (August 2000).
		The areal average DMS flux from the Strait of Georgia decreased from a maximum of 6.4 μmol m
	www.agu.org /pubs/crossref/2003/2002JD002447.shtml (371 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact ...
		Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Georgia Strait Crossing Project
		CP01-176-000 and CP01-179-000] Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline LP; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Georgia Strait Crossing Project July 17, 2002.
		The final EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2002/July/Day-23/i18534.htm (692 words)

	Georgia
		Adairsville Expected to Be Site of Cabela's First Destination Retail Store in Georgia and the Southeastern United States.
		Georgia Tech wins 4 of 6 singles matches, defeats A&M 4-3
		Georgia utility watchdog agency nixes plan to retool staff.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108201.html (448 words)

	Status of marine mammals in the Strait of Georgia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Status of marine mammals in the Strait of Georgia
		The "resident" population is growing and is currently larger than it was prior to a live-capture program in the 1960-70s.
		Over 20,000 gray whales migrate past the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and some individuals spend prolonged periods feeding in the spring and summer in BC/WA waters.
	whitelab.biology.dal.ca /rwb/calambok.htm (412 words)

	SqWALK! GSX Georgia Strait Crossing Page
		BC Hydro has teamed up with an American company, Williams, to build a pipeline from Sumas, across the northern edge of Washington State to Cherry Point, under the Strait of Georgia, then ashore on Vancouver Island in Cobble Hill.
		Georgia Strait Crossing Project Team to undertake geotechnical investigations south of Boatswain Bank, Vancouver Island, May 18, 2000
		Hydro and Williams publish a public relations brochure for the Georgia Strait Crossing project.
	www.sqwalk.com /GSX_home.htm (3070 words)

	Find in a Library: Georgia Strait Crossing project : draft supplemental EIS
		Georgia Strait Crossing project : draft supplemental EIS
		Subjects: Georgia Strait Crossing Project -- Environmental aspects.
		Natural gas pipelines -- Environmental aspects -- Georgia, Strait of (B.C. and Wash.)
	worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/cf3e4eb21c1f2ff3a19afeb4da09e526.html (110 words)

	Georgia Strait Alliance Green Boating Program
		With an estimated 400,000 recreational sail and power boaters in the province (most of these in the Strait of Georgia), boating can have a considerable impact on the marine environment.
		GSA is working with boaters, marina operators, government officials and others in the region to develop and promote "green" approaches to boating.
		Programs : Strait Of Georgia : News and Events : Who We Are : Issues : Urgent Actions : Newsletters Support Our Work : Gift Shop : Volunteer
	www.georgiastrait.org /greenboating.php (131 words)

	Nanoose Conversion Campaign / Nuclear Free Georgia Strait
		Folks at the Sunshine Folk Festival near Powell River wave Stop Star Wars II post cards in an impromptu demonstration against nuclear weapons in the Strait of Georgia.
		Please contact the BC Premier to encourage the provincial government to stand firm in their opposition to nuclear arms in the Strait of Georgia and to support their anti-expropriation appeal.
		We, the undersigned, being residents of B.C., Canada, request that the Provincial Legislature continue to oppose the presence of nuclear weapons systems in the Strait of Georgia.
	user.dccnet.com /welcomewoods/Nuclear_Free_Georgia_Strait/nanoose.html (750 words)

	Gulf Islands British Columbia Accommodations, Real Estate - Discovery Islands Accommodations
		There are 13 major islands and some 450 smaller islands in Georgia Strait.
		Hornby Island is a small island accessible from the the East side of Vancouver Island in the Straight of Georgia.
		Once on Vancouver Island, drive to Buckley Bay (3 hours north of Victoria, 50 minutes north of Nanaimo, or 45 minutes south of Comox) where The Denman Ferry leaves on the hour for a ten minute crossing to Denman Island.
	www.bctravel.com /gulfislands (1453 words)

	British Columbia Saltwater Sport Fishing: Strait of Georgia
		• Strait of Georgia (Courtenay, Comox & Nanaimo) •;
		Easily accessible via land, air, or water from anywhere on Vancouver Island as well as the B.C. mainland, the Gulf of Georgia area offers fine fishing, boating and excellent weather.
		The communities of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Fanny Bay, Bowser, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, Lantzville and Nanaimo offer vacationers unbelievable recreational opportunities and unmatched hospitality.
	www.fishbc.com /adventure/angling/saltwater/south/georgia.phtml (220 words)

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