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Next RCABC Executive Meeting
The next executive meeting is scheduled for July 21st, but may potentially be rescheduled. There is no meeting scheduled for August.

Supporting a National Treasure
A letter from James Raffan of The Canadian Canoe Museum.
eventsflash/RCABC Letter.pdf

National Canoe Day
National Canoe Day is on Friday, June 26, 2009.
eventsflash/NationalCanoeDay.doc

safety tip
Know How to Swim
Be a competent swimmer with the ability to handle yourself underwater and in moving water.
Navigable Waters Protection Act Update
The changes to the NWPA are still going ahead despite opposition and consultation. For the latest news check Senator Elaine McCoy's website below
http://www.albertasenator.ca/hullabaloos/

2009 Endangered Rivers List
The Outdoor Recreation Council has released its list of BC's most endangered rivers. Topping the list this year is the Flathead River in the East Kootenays, an incredibly diverse wilderness area, threatened by coal mines and methane extraction.
To take a quick look at the list, check out the "Media Release", but the full 30 page document written by Mark Angelo is an excellent window into the current state of BC's rivers.
http://www.orcbc.ca/

Canada Topo Maps
New site with topographic map coverage of the entire country in jpeg format. A great resource for planning canoe trips.
http://www.canmaps.com/

Mamquam Access
Check the enviro section of this website for information on how to get access to the play area on the Mamquam River near Squamish.

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