Ecological Reserve #76, Fraser River Islands – December 7, 2014 By Ecological Reserve Wardens Bill and Bev Ramey Sunshine, 8 to 10o C, some high thin clouds, cold breeze mid-day blowing downriver. Water level at Mission: 1.8 m to 0.8 m Water level at Hope: 3.8 m Arrive islands 10:30 am; Leave islands 3:40 pm.
Ed note: This page was accessed at http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/bertram/triangle/trgpubs.html in December 2014. Note some links were not working at that time. Also note the lack of reference to the full title that should be used : “Triangle Island ( Anne Vallee) Ecological Reserve” Papers in Refereed JournalsHipfner, J.M., M.R. Charete and G.S. Blackburn. In press. Subcolony
In the first round of information requests , FER submitted 14 questions and had responses issued from Trans Mountain. We reviewed those answers and found that most of them were wholly inadequate as proper responses . Most of their justifications for their responses to our round one information requests which we rated as inadequate came
From the National Energy Board we can find out what is in Dilbit and what precautions we need when it lands on the shores of our Ecological Reserves. You can see the original in this link : or as copied in the images below: https://docs.neb-one.gc.ca/ll-eng/llisapi.dll/fetch/2000/90464/90552/548311/956726/2392873/2450810/2478758/2522888/Material_Safety_Data_Sheet_-_Diluted_Bitumen_-_A4A9D1.pdf?nodeid=2508614&vernum=-2 ALSO: The following link gives the Occupational and Health Guidelines
An update of all the publications surrounding the Kinder-Morgan Trans-Mountain Expansion Hearings can be found here: ( updated Dec . 9) https://docs.neb-one.gc.ca/ll-eng/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=2484704&objAction=browse&viewType=1 I have included here items with particular relevance to The Board of Friends of Ecological reserves role as Intervenors in the Hearings: My comments are in Green below The 115 pages of lists
Records combined 1985-1992 (Anthea Farr, Dan Rempel, and assisted by Ray Gurr), and 2004-Dec 2014 (Bill and Bev Ramey) NOTE: to date observations have not been made in Jan, Feb, or Jul. Birds Records combined 1985-1992 (Anthea Farr, Dan Rempel, and assisted by Ray Gurr), and 2004-Dec 2014 (Bill and Bev Ramey) NOTE: to date
Laurie Rockwell, the Ecological reserve Warden for Trout Creek ER #7 submitted this report to BC Parks. –my last tour for the year was a treat for November: 8c, minimal wind, periodic blue skies and no snow. –I saw or heard 6 species of expected resident forest birds. No migrating geese or cranes flew overhead.
Executive Summary See the full PDF report: DFO_Resident_Killer_Whale_Action_Plan_- This action plan addresses recovery measures for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whale populations in Canadian Pacific waters. Through a series of technical workshops, consultations and meetings, recovery measures were developed to address the broad goals and objectives identified in the Recovery Strategy for Northern and
These references are included on the Metchosinmarine website In addition, these tagged posts detail the risk to Race Rocks and other Marine Ecological reserves on southern Vancouver Island: On this page we profile Marine Vessel Traffic Images which show how close they are to the Animals of Race Rocks
Since the Board of Friends of Ecological reserves has been involved as Intervenors in the Kinder-Morgan Trans- Mountain Hearings, we have received notices of all the transactions. See the previous post for updates– We will also be reconsidering our role as intervenors so stay tuned… Marc Eliesen has withdrawn as an intervenor in the federal
Mike Fenger and Garry Fletcher have been involved as Intervenors for FER and have found it a fairly frustrating process. The following links provide recent information on the process. We are currently preparing our second round of information requests See TMX response to Information request from FER See this revised exhibit list (as of Jan 20,
Ecological Reserve Warden Laurie Rockwell reports on his trip to his reserve: ◦ it was an absolutely superb fall day;15c at 8.30,a periodic light breeze, and sunshine flirting for prominence with wispy clouds. ◦ I saw of heard 15 species of birds that were for the most part active and vocal. I was delighted to
A pdf copy of the letter is here: ADM-Lori Halls Letter Victoria BC V8S 4G9 From Mike Fenger September 30th, 2014 Lori Halls, Assistant Deputy Minister Lori.D.Halls@gov.bc.ca BC Parks and Conservation Officer Service Division 5th floor – 2975 Jutland Road, Victoria PO Box 9398 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9M9 Dear Lori Halls, I
Ecological reserve Warden laurie Rockwell submitted this report ◦ I was in the reserve for 2 hours early this morning. At 15◦ c, sunny,very quiet and no wind it was a very peaceful experience. ◦ I saw or heard 16 species of birds including the seldom seen Hairy Woodpecker,American Kestrel and Steller’s Jay. I was
Laurie Rockwell, warden for the Ecological reserve reported: ◦ A mild early morning at 17c under and an overcast sky, with enough fire smoke in it to make the sun an orangy-yellow. Light to gusty breezes were periodic. The reserve was very dry. ◦ I saw or heard 13 species of birds,including Pygmy, White and
This is a link to a website of the govt. of BC with a table providing links to recovery strategies, recovery plans and management plans for species that are found in British Columbia. A direct link to the document is provided for BC-led documents. Documents that are federally-led or co-led by the province and a federal
Site Visit: Rubus nivalis locations, Mount Elphinstone Aug. 11, 2014. Rubus nivalis site visit Aug. 2014 (5) Copy final Margaret Symon, R.P.F. P.C.P. Strathcona Forestry Consulting Introduction. At the invitation from Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) Society*, I joined Mr. Ross Muirhead on August 11 to examine Rubus nivalis (Snow Bramble) at a proposed BCTS cutblock