Squamish Environment Society

Our new season is soon upon us. If you would like to sign up for a shift just drop us a note and we will put you on the schedule.

Location: Adventure Centre

The AGM Panel Discussion ‘Energizing the Environmental Voice in Squamish’ made for an interesting, engaging evening. Some good ideas were generated with unity and collaboration emerging as a key point. One suggestion was for a ‘Green Summit’ to be organized twice a year for all environmentally focussed groups in Squamish to come together, discuss a central theme and follow up with an intense week of campaigning to spread the word to the community.

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Location: Meet at the yellow gate in the estuary
Description: Late October is a good time to look for raptors and watch our resident birds settling into fall and winter routines. We hope to see

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Open House Forums
Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sea-to-Sky Hotel Ballroom
40330 Tantalus Way, Garibaldi Estates

Your Community, Your Say…...
Help DoS complete a plan that reflects your aspirations for your community….

Go to http://squamish.ca/news/official-community-plan-forums for more information

Open House Forums
Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sea-to-Sky Hotel Ballroom
40330 Tantalus Way, Garibaldi Estates

Your Community, Your Say…...
Help DoS complete a plan that reflects your aspirations for your community….

Go to http://squamish.ca/news/official-community-plan-forums for more information

On Oct 1st Graeme McLaren, the Project Assessment Director of the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) issued a letter to Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) outlining serious shortfalls in their plan to meet water demand for the planned 22,000 bed units submitted as part of their proposal for a ski hill and expansive real estate development on Brohm Ridge, north of Squamish.

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On Oct 1st Graeme McLaren, the Project Assessment Director of the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) issued a letter to Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) outlining serious shortfalls in their plan to meet water demand for the planned 22,000 bed units submitted as part of their proposal for a ski hill and expansive real estate development on Brohm Ridge, north of Squamish.

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Date : 2nd November, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Brackendale Art Gallery

• Get Involved!

• Build momentum in areas that you are passionate about! Share your ideas! Start a project with others with similar interests!

• Hear more about our plans for growth and effective action in coming years!

• Vote on a new Board – or step up for nomination!

• Vote for a new working name for our society – send submissions ahead of time to andrew@abcd.ca to check the web address (something.com) is available.

• Participate in a Panel Discussion :

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Date : 2nd November, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Brackendale Art Gallery

• Get Involved!

• Build momentum in areas that you are passionate about! Share your ideas! Start a project with others with similar interests!

• Hear more about our plans for growth and effective action in coming years!

• Vote on a new Board – or step up for nomination!

• Vote for a new working name for our society – send submissions ahead of time to andrew@abcd.ca to check the web address (something.com) is available.

• Participate in a Panel Discussion :

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Date : 29th October, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Brackendale Art Gallery

• Get Involved!

• Build momentum in areas that you are passionate about! Share your ideas! Start a project with others with similar interests!

• Hear more about our plans for growth and effective action in coming years!

• Vote on a new Board – or step up for nomination!

• Vote for a new working name for our society – send submissions ahead of time to andrew@abcd.ca to check the web address is available.

• Participate in a Panel Discussion :

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Location: Meet at Brackendale Elementary School parking lot

Description: This month we are very fortunate to have mushroom expert Terry
Taylor as our walk leader. Terry will take us on a walk through the forest
where we’ll look for fungi, learn what they are and how to identify them,
and about their role in the forest ecosystem. Wear good walking shoes and
dress for the weather. About 2 hours walking on flat, but rooty trails.
Please no dogs.

Walk leader Terry Taylor has been active in Vancouver Mycological Society

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Cap U
Agenda: August 19th 7pm-9pm
1. Eagle Watch Program – Information & Budget (MM)
2. Squamish Estuary Management Committee (MM/CJ)
3. OCP Review (CJ)
4. Fundraising (TN/CJ)
5. GAS update (CJ)
6. 5 Year Strategy Plan update (SB)

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is a 20 year planning document that:

• Defines the vision for our community.
• Is a local bylaw, prepared and adopted within the statutory provisions of the Local Government Act.
• Provides statements of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management.

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The Official Community Plan (OCP) is a 20 year planning document that:

• Defines the vision for our community.
• Is a local bylaw, prepared and adopted within the statutory provisions of the Local Government Act.
• Provides statements of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management.

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