are being used as illegal dumps by the construction industry, which is depositing poor-quality dirt and construction waste on land earmarked for agriculture, according to B.C. They say the illegal dumping is occurring in farms across the province and has damaged prime, fertile land. (Agricultural Land Commission)93 Metro Vancouver farms suspectedThe Agriculture Land Commission (ALC), which oversees B.C. 's protected farmland, says it is investigating 93 properties on protected farmland in Metro Vancouver where it's believed material has been illegally dumped. Under provincial law, it is forbidden to dump construction material on land that is reserved for farming.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2018 13:52 UTC