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An interview with Bev Sellars, a member of the Xatsull First Nation who was chief at the time of the 2014 Mount Polley tailings storage facility disaster in British Columbia, is presented. She explains the participation agreement signed with Mount Polley Mining Corp. Sellars describes the impact of the metal-contaminated mine tailings released by the disaster on surrounding freshwater ecosystems. She discusses actions taken to implement mining reforms and the cases filed against mining company.

"Protecting the Coast and Ocean: A Guide to Marine Conservation Law in British Columbia" is a comprehensive and accessible reference book that explores the complex legal and governance systems surrounding marine conservation in British Columbia. The authors provide plain language explanations of various legal tools and their strengths and weaknesses, using case studies to illustrate their application. The book also highlights the importance of Indigenous legal orders and their role in coastal protection. While there are some minor critiques regarding the characterization of legal orders and precision in legal terminology, overall, this book is a valuable resource for legal practitioners, students, and scholars interested in understanding the unique marine legal and governance ecology of British Columbia. [Extracted from the article]