Roberts and Sturgeon Banks Reach Overview | |
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Year
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2009 |
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Proponent
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Fraser River Estuary Management Program |
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Project type
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Governance |
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FSWP funding source
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DFO Fraser Basin Initiative |
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Grant amount
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$32,000 |
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Total project value
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$93,713 |
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ID number
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09-D65-G |
Location:
Greater Vancouver
Project Summary
Overview
The RBSB Reach Overview will provide a river-based description and analysis of water, shoreline and upland issues that transcends individual municipal and agency boundaries. It will serve as a planning and decision making tool for municipal planners, agency staff, First Nations, developers, landowners, stewardship groups and members of the public to integrate foreshore and upland activities.
The first three phases of the project will include data collection and compilation to identify the natural and anthropogenic features and functions, existing and proposed governance initiatives, GIS mapping, and ground reconnaissance to record site specific observations on constraints and opportunities.
The fourth phase will involve developing draft management strategies in consultation with affected stakeholders and determining the suitability of different types of development. Phase IV will also address the issues of ecological thresholds to see if there are finite spatial and types of development for the Banks. These can then be used to establish shared ecosystem objectives as management goals.
The fifth phase will entail distribution of the Reach Overview materials to critical agencies, municipalities, First Nations, Port Metro Vancouver, NGOs and other stakeholders for incorporation into specific planning processes, including those related to upland, waterfront or greenway developments and trail planning.
Objectives
1. Develop a common clearing house of information required to inform decision making in the watersheds.
2. Engage key stakeholders in a collaborative decision making process that will incorporate conservation objectives and targets into watershed planning.
3. Further develop a tool that will evaluate social, economic and environmental sustainability in the development of management plans for watersheds.
4. Inspire increased community involvement and engage key stakeholders in a stewardship program for Roberts Bank.
Methods
1. The consultant will undertake and document research on the natural and human features and functions of the Roberts and Sturgeon Bank Reach, including through research and communication with critical agencies, municipalities, First Nations, Port Metro Vancouver, stewardship groups and other stakeholders;
2. The consultant will analyze the existing land use plans for the reach, in order to identify areas of convergence or divergence and provide an overview of planning approaches to address sustainability of ecologically sensitive areas;
3. A draft report will be prepared and presented at a technical workshop to verify data and information; the report will be revised based on the workshop;
4. The consultant will conduct photo analysis and ground reconnaissance as required to update human and natural features on existing GIS mapping;
5. The consultant will compile all information into a GIS system;
6. The consultant will deliver a presentation to key stakeholders participating in the Roberts Bank Stewardship Initiative on all research and analysis and incorporate feedback into final report
7. Based on the above research, areas within the reach that may be of greater sensitivity or concern will be identified;
8. Based on feedback from stakeholders, a final written report will be prepared summarizing the research and analysis into management strategies that account for not only today, but into the future based on what we know or where we should be cautious as a result of climate change. This will include determining ecological thresholds and site guidelines;
9. The final report and all accompanying materials will be distributed to critical agencies, municipalities, First Nations, Port Metro Vancouver, NGOs and other stakeholders for incorporation into their planning processes. The new information will also be integrated into the Fraser River Estuary Management Plan, FREMP Area Designations, Habitat Inventory and Classification data, and other reach overviews.
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