ABSTRACT
A significant concern of environmental justice scholars and activists is that of intergenerational equity and continuity. Intergenerational equity and continuity is defined as the principle that the present generation should pass on to future generations enough natural resources and sufficient environmental quality that they can enjoy at least a comparable quality of life and inherit a healthy and sustainable environmental heritage. It seeks a fair distribution of the costs and benefits of a long-term environmental policy for different generations (Park & Allaby). In looking at river revitalization and intergenerational equity, two levels of analysis must be done. First, an examination of "what is" must be done. These are the current ways in which environmental justice principles are incorporated into river revitalization work for ensuring "what can be." The second level of analysis considers which measures are put in place to ensure that future generations are engaged in the revitalization work as a way to ensure perpetuity in the resource.
