ALL Environment Projects

listed chronologically (recent first)

Mamquam River Access Update

The Mamquam River Gate Access is open. Key rental (free with deposit) is available via Valhalla Pure Outfitters in the Squamish Station Mall. The gate mechanism is very sticky and needs adjustments. This will happen soon. Most of this $16,000 has been spent but remaining projects include removal of old rebar from failed waterline and the installation of webcam and gauge. These two projects both need to take place in low water (now) and should be completed shortly. Next is the formation of the Mamquam River Access Society. Were holding our first meeting in Sept. whereby Im assuming to take on the role of secretary/treasurer. The mandate is to preserve, enhance and facilitate whitewater access to this river. Membership would be welcome once were up and running.

2008 Cheakamus LWD Installation

The file containing the 2008 LWD installation details for the Cheakamus is linked below.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/2008 Cheakamus LWD, revised LWD locations Overview Doc.pdf

"Canadian Rivers" Protests Potential NWPA Changes

Canadian Rivers is a group that has formed to protest the changes proposed for the Navigable Waters Protection Act. Check out their website to see which actions they have taken.

http://www.canadianrivers.net/

Guidelines for Input to a Parliamentary Committee

If you or your organization would like to provide input to proposed ammendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act, use the guide linked below.

http://www.parl.gc.ca:80/information/about/process/house/WitnessesGuides/guide-brief-e.htm

NWPA - Proposed Ammendments

This is an official document from the federal government that outlines the proposed changes to the act, and explains why the changes are being considered.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/NWPA - Official proposed ammendments.pdf

Link to the Navigable Waters Protection Act

The link below is to an official "interpretation" of the act, which is probably more useful than looking at the act itself. You'll also find links to Navigable Waters Bridges and Works regulations, which are quite brief.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/N/nwpa/menu.htm

Mamquam Access Update

Many thanks to John Harvey, the land owners, financial supporters and all the volunteers working on keeping access to the Mamquam River open for paddlers. About $11,0000 has been raised and crews are currently working on the road. RCABC has donated $500 and thanks to the Dogwood and Beaver clubs for their significant contributions.

Chilliwack Hazardous Debris Removed

Thanks to everyone that was involved in the removal of the rebar debris on the Chilliwack. The Beaver Canoe Club noticed it during a club trip and notified DFO and Navigable Waters Division of Dept of Transport.Both agencies treated the debris as a safety concern for recreational paddlers and responded quickly to have it removed. Thanks to everyone that played a role in keeping artificial debris out of our rivers!

Upper Seymour Access for RCABC Members

RCABC members wishing to use their membership to access the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve to paddle the "Upper Seymour", you must enable your name to be displayed on the Instructor's list on this website. You can do this when you fill out your membership application form, or you can login to your information on the website and change it electronically. The gate keepers will check this website's "Find and Instructor" list when you arrive.

http://members.bccanoe.com/instructors.php

environment@bccanoe.com

Coquihalla Pass Resort - Revision

The BC Environmental Assessment Office has posted a revision of the draft Terms of Reference for the Coquihalla Pass Resort on their website homepage. The Upper Pitt River project may interest you as well.

http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/

Coquihalla Pass Resort

For information on the resort project in the Coquihalla Pass area, look in the 'Nicola' area of the 'projects' page. The proposed resort is in the headwaters of the Coldwater River, which is the major tributary to the Nicola. The Nicola has seen extremely low flows in the late summer, jeopardizing its fish populations.

LSCR 2008 Permit for accessing the upper Seymour River

The link below shows the copy of the permit and rules of conduct requested by LSCR.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Permit 01-08 Kayak.pdf

environment@bccanoe.com

Upper Seymour Access and Large Woody Debris Notice from LSCR

Click below for the notice from the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve regarding permit access and Large Woody Debris structures on the upper Seymour River in North Vancouver. If your canoeing or kayaking organization wants to be added to the permit, contact the LSCR or RCABC for help.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Kayaking and Canoeing in the LSCR.pdf

environment@bccanoe.com

Micro Hydro Document from Watershed Watch

If you are interested in learning more about micro hydro and the environmental issues surrounding it, check out the Watersed Watch website. In the "Programs/Green Power" section of the site you will find two well made .pdf documents that describe these Independent Power Projects (IPPs). One is a summary and the other is an in depth look. Micro Hydro is now widely critized as not being as 'green' as originally portrayed. Find out why.

http://www.watershed-watch.org/

Chehalis LWD planned for late summer 2007

If you are aware of any recreational paddling on the Chehalis River downstream of the Morris Valley Bridge, please contact the Environment Director at the email address below. There are some Large Woody Debris fish habitat installations planned to be installed this summer.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Chehalis_River_Habitat_Restoration_Review_Document.pdf

environment@bccanoe.com

2007 ORCBC Endangered Rivers

The Flathead River tops the list of most endangered rivers in BC, with the Capilano River and other Greater Georgia Basin steelhead streams in second place, and the Coldwater in third. Check their website or contact ORCBC for a detailed backgrounder for the 10 most endangered rivers in BC, as chosen by the public. www.orcbc.ca

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/endangered%20river%20release%2007.pdf

Large Woody Debris Planned for Cheakamus - August 2007

See the document below for details on LWD structures planned to be installed on the Cheakamus this summer. The location is immediately below the bridge that canoeists use as a take out by the North Vancouver Outdoor School. If you are interested in being involved in the installation, or if you have any comments for the proponents or Navigable Waters DOT, please send them to the email address below.

newsflash/Cheakamus_2007_LWD_restoration_Backgrounder_from_BCCF.pdf

Seymour LWD Post Flood Inspection Report - Spring 2007

Report on the Seymour LWD structures after the flood in February 2006.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Post-Flood _Nov. 2006_ Inspection of Seymour LWD Structures.pdf

LWD Post Installation Report

Linked below is an example of a follow up inspection of LWD on the Seymour River in North Vancouver.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Post-Flood _Nov. 2006_ Inspection of Seymour LWD Structures.pdf

Similkameen Canyon Access Update

The realtor that represents the current owner of the former Elk Ridge Outdoors camping area was contacted by Claudia Schwab of the VKC. This property was the takeout for the Similkameen Canyon run or the put in for the run that ends in Princeton. The current owner has had several requests to access the property, which is being used as a private retreat,and is not willing to allow access to the public. The realtor also stated that the land is not for sale. New access points are being explored for the upper Similkameen and there will likely be some alternative runs created. However the access points may not be as straight forward, and it is unlikely that any hot tubs will be involved! If you have any information to share please send a note to RCABC.

Carbon Sequestration for Coal Plants Announced

The coal fired power plant proposal is now subject to new regulations. In February 07 the provincial government announced that coal generation will have to meet %100 carbon sequestration targets. This will either delay or stop the Similkameen proposal. Will the new carbon emission targets announced by Premier Campell increase interest in micro and larger scale hydro generation, or will the focus shift to renewables and conservation?

Coal Fired Electricity in Similkameen Valley

The proposal in the Similkameen to generate electricity from coal (and possibly wood fiber) has plenty of potential to impact the Similkameen watershed and its local residents. Watch the Environmental Assessment Office's page on the project (linked below) for a window of opportunity for the public to comment on the project. The current BC regulations for emmisions from such a project are said to be out of date. Comments on those regulations could be sent to the Minister of the Environment, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, or to the Premier. An internet search for "Princeton" and "coal fired" will get you lots of public discourse on the topic.

http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/new-website/homepages/princeton/princeton-home.htm

premier@gov.bc.ca; EMPR.Minister@gov.bc.ca; env.minister@gov.bc.ca

Kettle River Micro Hydro Project Gets EAO Approval

In August 2006, Vancouver-based Powerhouse Developments Inc. has received a provincial environmental assessment certificate from the EAO for a proposed 25-megawatt run-of-river hydroelectric power project on the Kettle River about 2.5 km south of the community of Christina Lake.

http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/epic/output/html/deploy/epic_project_home_55.html

Forest Service Recreation Site Update - November 2006

The Provincial Government decided to either close or privatize BC's FSR sites earlier, but now they have reconsidered and are investing some resources into them. They are now managed by the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Arts. There are over 1200 now-called "Recreation Sites" around BC. They are divided into 3 categories: Managed with fees, Managed without fees and User maintained. Much more information can be found at the link below.

http://www.tsa.gov.bc.ca/publicrec/index.htm

Seymour Boulders and Water Main Completed for 2006

The GVRD Water Main and RCABC initiated boulder installations on the Seymour River are now complete. There is some new rip-rap installed over the water main that paddlers should be very cautious of because of its sharp edges. Downstream of the water main there are some new boulders that should create some nice features, but paddle with caution until these features have settled into place. Please open the pdf file below for more details and before and after photos.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Seymour Boulders & Water Main- Sept 2006.pdf

environment@bccanoe.com

Ashlu Update Oct 2006

The provincial government has passed legislation that overrides the local Squamish governments decision to reject the rezoning application for the Ashlu IPP. This legislation has been very controversial, with municipalities across BC voting against it almost unanimously. Work has begun on the construction of the project. For more information on the opposition see below, or for the proponent's point of view visit: http://www.ashlucreek.com/

http://www.ashlu.info/

Cheakamus Minimum Flows 2006

The link below will take you to the BC Hydro Website and the details of the flow agreement in place following the chemical spill in the Cheakamus Canyon.

http://www.bchydro.com/info/res_hydromet/res_hydromet19698.html

LWD Structures on Silverhope Creek

There is a class 2 run starting at about km 14 which goes down to Silver Lake. It is a very fun run with spectacular scenery, but beware of many dangerous natural wood jams that often need to be portaged. Ministry of Environment is installing several LWD structures in this area (August 2006) in an effort to stabilize the river channel, which has been braiding, similar to what can be seen happening upstream of the put in. This has a negative effect on fish habitat, which is abundant and productive for salmon downstream. The structures will be installed with no supervision from paddlers, although the proponents have received extensive input from RCABC and WKABC on the lowest risk locations and designs, and Navigable Waters Protection officers have also been in the loop. If you notice any dangerous structures or washed out structure debris, please contact RCABC immediately.

Seymour Gauge Now Online

As of June 2006, the "Seymour River near North Vancouver" Water Survey Canada gauge is online and transmitting. The gauge may need to transmit periodically instead of continuously, in 3 hour periods. This is due to the location; canyon walls, forest cover, etc. Thanks to the paddling community for contributing over $1300 to the installation costs, which were around $7500 (probably a good deal considering how difficult it has proven to be). The GVRD is committed to paying the yearly maintenace fee of roughly $1000-$2000 dollars.

http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/main.asp?lang=0

What is the Navigable Waters Protection Act?

The text below is taken directly from the Transport Canada Website and applies to any waterway that canoeists use. What is the purpose of the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA)? A public right of navigation exists in Canada. This right is not written anywhere; it is a Common Law right. If the waters are navigable, then the public has the right to navigate. This right can only be restricted by an act of Parliament. The NWPA is one of these acts. It ensures a balance between the public right of navigation and the need to build works, such as bridges, dams or docks for example, in navigable waters. The Act provides for the prohibition to build works in navigable waters, unless the work, its site and plans have been approved by the Minister of Transport on such terms and conditions as he deems fit. In addition, the Act provides for measures regarding removal of wreck or other obstacles to navigation and for the prohibition to throw or deposit any material in navigable waters. What are "Navigable Waters"? Defined as including any body of water capable of being navigated by any type of floating vessel for the purpose of transportation, recreation or commerce. Follow the link below to get more information.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/Ships-and-operations-standards/nwp/faqs.htm#purpose

Local Volunteer Needed

The Coquitlam has appeared on ORCBC's Endangered Rivers List many times. It is a fantastic solo canoe run when all other rivers are too high after several days of rain. The downside is that part way down the run, the runoff from gravel pit operations makes the river very silty. The community has been trying to address this problem for many years, but government has down little to stop the problem. If you are interested in becoming involved in helping to restore this river please contact RCABC.

environment@bccanoe.com

Comments on Draft Terms of Reference for Juliet Creek-Coquihalla Pass Resort

The comments from RCABC to the Environmental Assessment Office are linked below. They basically state that the Nicola/Coldwater system is in such a state of crisis that any development that may affect the watershed should be suspended until further studies are done.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/EAO_Coq-JulietResort_RCABC_April2006.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

Nicola WUMP Website

The Nicola Water Use Management Plan has created a new website with lots of info.

http://www.nicolawump.ca/

2006 Endangered Rivers List

The Cheakamus River and the Georgia Basin Steelhead streams tied for first place. Next are the 2)Fraser, 3)Taku, 4)Coldwater, 5)Coquitlam, 6)Chehalis, 7)Chehalis, 8)Okanagon, 9)Kettle, 10)tied Salmon & Iskut/Stikine. Go to the ORCBC website for details about the specific threats to each river. http://www.orcbc.ca/

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/2006 Endangered Rivers List.doc

orc@intergate.ca

Juliet Creek: Public Input until April 17th

The draft Terms of Reference for the Juliet Creek Resort proposal in the Nicola Watershed are now posted on the Environmental Assessment Office's website. Public input is welcome from March 17th to April 17th, 2006. The invitation for public input is linked below. The project is detailed at EAO's website: www.eao.gov.bc.ca. The primary environmental concerns are the effects of ground or surface water consumption on downstream flows (Coldwater and Nicola Rivers). Other concerns are water quality (golf course and human effluent), habitat loss and green house gas emission reductions. Contact the email address below if you have any questions.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Juliet_TOR_Public_Input_March_06.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

North Vancouver Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee (ORAC)

Below is RCABC's application for an at-large member position on ORAC. They are the committee that deals with outdoor recreation issues within the District of North Vancouver.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/ORAC application Jan06.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

Resort Proposed in Nicola Watershed

A large ski and golf resort is proposed in the Juliet Creek drainage, which is east of the toll booth on the Coquihalla highway. Juliet Creek is a primary tributary to the Coldwater, which is a major tributary to the Nicola River. Because the Nicola has had extreme low water flow issues, many people are concerned that the proposed resort will reduce flows even further, and that the provincial environmental assessment process would not consider downstream effects on the Nicola watershed adequately. The BC EAO homepage has a projects list link, which will lead you to the Juliet Cr. proposal under "Large Tourist Resorts".

http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/

environment@bccanoe.com

Conservation and Access Guide for Paddlers

Coming Soon...This document will attempt to give you a basic understanding of the various agencies that are involved in projects that affect rivers, lakes and ocean. Everything from the role of your Municipal government to Federal levels, Environmental Assesment Offices at all levels, Navigable Waters Protection Division, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, private consultants, etc.

environment@bccanoe.com

RCABC Enters Nicola WUMP

RCABC has formally requested to participate in the creation of the Nicola Water Use Management Plan. We are hoping to coordinate input from other recreational and commercial paddling interests as well. The Letter of Intent is linked below. Please contact the Environment Director if you wish to provide input.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Nicola_RCABC_Letter_ of_Intent_Sept28_2005.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

Cheakamus Toxic Spill Info

If you are interested in the Cheakamus toxic spill on August 5th, the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation has a good collection of articles on their website. The water has returned back to normal, and paddlers have been using the river. It is still a beautiful river, however the lack of waterfowl and fish is very noticeable if you know the river well.

http://www.pskf.ca/publications/cheakums05/

environment@bccanoe.com

Eagle River CPR Rail Bridge Construction

The Eagle River flows along the Trans Canada Highway as you drive from Sicamous to Revelstoke. It is a class 1 & 2 river flowing into Shuswap Lake. CPR is constructing a railway bridge across it which will place a pier midstream. The consultant is seeking input from the paddling community. Please contact Roger at RCABC, or Trevor Welton (address below) if you know of any type of recreational users that may be interested.

www.bccanoe.com

TWelton@dillon.ca

Seymour Water Main Construction Update

The Seymour River Crossing  Seymour Main No.5 (South) GVRD construction project involves the installation of an eighty-four (84) inch diameter steel pipe across the Seymour River. The potable water transmission main will eventually be tied into the new membrane filtration plant, which is currently under construction. In order to facilitate construction of the water transmission main, one half of the Seymour River will be closed off at a time. The side of the river to be closed off will depend on which side of the river the steel pipe is being laid. Nevertheless, one half of the river will remain open at all times, and of course which half will be open depends on the side of the river the steel pipe is being laid. Boaters are to watch for the sign on the Grantham Street Bridge indicating which side of the river will be open for passage. It is also recommended that the recreational river users verify which side of the river is open for passage from the Mount Seymour Parkway Bridge prior to running the river. If you have any questions, please contact the GVRD Community Liaison Officer at 604-451-6654.

www.gvrd.bc.ca

environment@bccanoe.com

Large Woody Debris (LWD) July 2005 Update

RCABC and WKABC met with Navigable Waters (Department of Transport) and the proponents installing LWD structures in Southwestern BC to work out an agreement on the construction, placement, and monitoring of the structures. Much information was exchanged and more meetings will be required to agree on some basic guidelines that Navigable Waters will use in their approval process. Importantly, we learned that projects are approved by different agencies depending on who initiates them, making them difficult for the paddling community to keep track of. The document linked below are the DRAFT guidelines presented at the meeting, created with input from many canoeists and kayakers.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/LWD_Guidelines_Draft_July_12_2005.pdf

environment@bccanoe.com

BC Hydro Pushing Lower Flows on Cheakamus River.

From WKABC's "RiverWatch" July 2005. Despite documented evidence that demonstrates the proposed WUP will remove more water from the Cheakamus, and negatively impact, angling, kayaking commercial rafting, local residents, and just about everyone who uses the river, BC Hydro is pushing their WUP, and the BC government is on the brink of approving it. This will mean dewatering to the extent that the commerical operations (rafting, guiding, etc) are likely to fail. Instream use will become possible only in high flow periods when they can not capture the flows behind the dam. When 12 of the 15 member Consultative Committee voted to oppose this flow regime, BC Hydro simply pushed forward.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Cheakamus Water Use Plan-July 14-05.htm

environment@bccanoe.com

Kettle River, Cascade Canyon Micro Hydro Input Deadline July 11th.

The proposed dam on the Kettle River above the Cascade Canyon (near Christina Lake) is currently in what may be the last comment period before a decision is made. The project, like any other hydro development, will have an adverse affect on the local paddling community. I have lots of information and an easy to use for to send letters to the government in opposition of the project at the link below.

http://www.cascadecanyon.info/action.html

rdurand@taara.ca

2005 Ashlu River Festival, August 17-21

Float trips, nature and herb walks, BBQ, canoe and kayak clinics...the Ashlu festival is not only a whitewater kayaking festival, it is for anyone that wants to keep BC's best rivers free flowing. Last years Ashlu Festival, a response to intense pressure to develop the river for micro hydro, was a huge success. This year it promises to be even better. The list of events and supporters is impressive. Check out the website link below. You can register for an intermediate river canoeing clinic, or an introductory flatwater canoe clinic taught by RCABC instructors. If there are enough people, and water levels are good, we may do a OC1 or a C1 run on the class III(IV) Ashlu "play run".

http://www.whitewater.org/squish/ashlu/ashlu_festival.htm

RCABC Submits Feedback to GVRD on Parks and Greenways Plan

The Greater Vancouver Regional District was accepting public input as part of its Sustainable Region Initiative. RCABC and WKABC co-authored the feedback and sent it in on May 18/05. The feedback is based upon recreational paddling not being represented in the Parks and Greenways or Drinking Water Plans. Also included are many suggestions on how the GVRD and recreational paddling organizations can work together in the future. Click the link below to read the document.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/paddler_feedback_rpgp_18may05.pdf

Paddling on the Seymour this Summer?

Check out the link below. There will be water main construction from June to October.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/CopyOf_004257050 SCWUP Seymour crossing letter to residents FINAL .doc

environment@bccanoe.com

GVRD Looking For Input From Paddling Community

The Greater Vancouver Regional District is creating a plan for the future called the Sustainable Region Initiative. This includes Parks, Recreation and Water Management. This is a prime opportunity for the canoeing community to provide input. What is your vision of canoeing on the GVRD's lakes, rivers and ocean waterways? If you would like RCABC to include your comments, send them to me by May 5th, or you can get more information and submit your own comments by checking out www.gvrd.bc.ca and look for the Sustainable Region Initiative. The deadline for written submissions is May 18th, 2005.

www.gvrd.bc.ca

environment@bccanoe.com

Dollarton Bridge Website & Signage

Check out the link below to get an idea of what the new Dollarton Bridge will look like. The District will be posting signs at the Lower Seymour put in and a few possible take outs, informing paddlers of the construction. Check out www.dnv.org for updates.

http://www.dnv.org/article.asp?a=2566&c=445

SLRD Rejects Ashlu Proposal

The Squamish Lillooet Regional District has denied Ledcor's application to rezone the land needed to build the Ashlu micro hydro project. While this is a big victory for those fighting to preserve the Ashlu, it is possible (maybe probable) that the Provincial Government will appeal the decision, and the battle will only intensify. The Public Hearings have been very tense, as the issue has divided the community into two camps: environmentalists, Upper Squamish Valley residents, kayakers, and fishermen on one side, and the Provincial Government, the entire IPP industry, and the Squamish First Nations peoples, who would see considerable financial gain on the other. If a Provincial IPP plan had been created, with the consultation of all interested parties, this division could have been avoided.

environment@bccanoe.com

Seymour River Hazard Alert!

One of the "Large Woody Debris" structures installed in the summer of 2004 on the upper Seymour River, was dislodged and moved downstream by a December flood. The debris consists of large logs and possibly rootballs that are cabled together. The debris is currently hung up, high and dry, on a gravel bed above the canyon. It will take another high flood or a shifting of the gravel bar to send the debris downstream. BE VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN PADDLING ANY PART OF THE SEYMOUR RIVER. There are more structures still in place upstream, which may have been weakened, and may come down with the next flood. Negotiations are underway to reduce the hazards.

envrironment@bccanoe.com

Seymour Bank Restoration Postponed Until 2006 & Other Seymour Updates

The Squamish Nation's proposal to restore the Seymour's western shoreline, just below the Seymour Parkway Bridge, has been postponed to 2006 in order to not disturb the Pink Salmon run of 2005. However, it is possible that the Watermain installation and and some boulder cluster placement will happen in the summer's fisheries window of 2005. A few boulder clusters were installed just below the bridge this past summer, which are similar in size to the ones proposed for above the bridge.

environment@bccanoe.com

Ashlu Public Hearing Nov 17, 7PM

Squamish Council has voted no to the Ashlu power project, but the Squamish Lillooet Regional District will have the final say. Come to the meeting on Nov 17 at the Best Western in Squamish. You need not put forward any earth-shattering points, stay for the entire meeting, or endure long presentations. The format is: Come forward and be recognized, and then provide your input (counted as a vote) in opposition to the project. See the letter below from the WKABC for more details.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Ashlu mtg Nov04 website.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

Similkameen River in Need of a Cleanup

We normally think of the Similkameen as a very clean and safe river. But in many areas broken lawn chairs, car parts, large sections of wire grid fence, bags and bottles were littering nearly every crevice between the large boulders that are normally under water during the spring and summer. We cleaned up a bit of the most dangerous stuff, but there is much more junk remaining. Is anyone interested in organizing a gathering to do a cleanup next season? Contact me at the email address below.

environment@bccanoe.com

RCABC Sends Second Ashlu Letter

The Squamish Council is leaning towards opposing the micro hydro development on the Ashlu. This letter encourages them to consider the positive benefits of recreation and save the Ashlu from development. Squamish claims to be the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada". The Ashlu River Festival in August had a larger than anticipated turn out, and was very successful despite some heavy rainfall.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Ashlu August 04.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

Seymour River Update - Sept o4

Many of the projects planned for the Seymour River in North Vancouver didn't go ahead this summer for various reasons, but 2 important ones did. Check this update for more details.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Seymour River Update - Sept 04.doc

environment@bccanoe.com

Dollarton Bridge - Paddling Community's letter to Nav Waters

This is a copy of the letter composed and sent by both RCABC and WKABC, to Navigable Waters Branch of the Department of Transportation, in response to their referral on the Seymour River, North Vancouver, Dollarton Bridge replacement. The letter details the danger of the bridge piles, and a few other hazards that the paddling community felt needed attention. Navigable Waters has responded by working with the District of North Vancouver to find safe and cost effective modifications.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Dollarton_Br_NWPD_Response_April_29_04.pdf

Seymour R. Toilet Bowl Gate Access

The District of North Vancouver wants to work out a new system for the management of gate access from Riverside Drive. All of the local clubs and paddling organizations have been contacted requesting input on how to proceed. Click the link below to see a backgrounder on the situation.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/seymour access 17may04.doc

Seymour R. Bridge Update, May 18th, 2004

Here's the latest on the Dollarton Bridge, which will most likely go ahead this summer. RCABC and WKABC are negotiating to make the piles safer.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Dollarton Bridge May 18th.doc

Seymour River, North Vancouver: Four Projects planned for 2004

This is a general description of the four projects planned for this summer. Check the other headlines for updates.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Seymour Four Projects.htm

Dollarton Bridge Construction, Seymour River, North Vancouver

The Dollarton Bridge will be widened this summer. It will have an effect on the paddling community. Click on the link for more details.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Seymour River Dollarton Bridge.htm

Seymour Boulder Cluster and Water Main Update - April 2004

The construction of a water pipeline crossing and some boulder clusters for fish habitat are going ahead this summer on the Seymour River in North Vancouver. This may affect paddling if the water comes up due to rain between July and September. Click on the link for more details.

http://www.bccanoe.com/enviroflash/Seymour Boulder Cluster & Water Main Update A