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<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program<br />
Fraser River Estuary Management Program<br />
<strong>2012</strong>
LIONS BAY<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> Boundaries<br />
Pitt Lake<br />
NORTH VANCOUVER<br />
DISTRICT<br />
WEST VANCOUVER<br />
ANMORE<br />
BOWEN<br />
ISLAND<br />
Indian Arm<br />
Deep<br />
Cove<br />
Point<br />
Atkinson<br />
Burrard Inlet<br />
COQUITLAM<br />
BELCARRA<br />
Seymour River<br />
Capilano River<br />
Lynn Creek<br />
NORTH<br />
VANCOUVER<br />
CITY<br />
Outer Harbour Inner Harbour<br />
Central Harbour<br />
Pitt River<br />
Coquitlam River<br />
Burrard Inlet Environmental<br />
Action Program<br />
English<br />
Bay<br />
PORT<br />
MOODY<br />
False Creek<br />
Alouette River<br />
PORT<br />
COQUITLAM<br />
BURNABY<br />
PITT<br />
MEADOWS<br />
Brunette River<br />
VANCOUVER<br />
MAPLE RIDGE<br />
Fraser River<br />
190 kilometres of marine<br />
foreshore <strong>and</strong> all <strong>the</strong> tidal<br />
waters east of a line between<br />
<strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rnmost point of point<br />
Atkinson <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> westernmost<br />
point of Point Grey, including<br />
False Creek <strong>and</strong> all of Indian<br />
Arm <strong>and</strong> Port Moody Arm, <strong>and</strong><br />
extending to <strong>the</strong> upstream tidal<br />
influence of all watercourses<br />
feeding into Burrard Inlet.<br />
Kanaka Creek<br />
NEW<br />
WESTMINSTER<br />
Barnston<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
North Arm<br />
Sea Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Annacis<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Lulu Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Serpentine River<br />
SURREY<br />
South Arm<br />
RICHMOND<br />
Sturgeon Bank<br />
Fraser River Estuary<br />
Management Program<br />
155 square kilometres of<br />
estuary foreshore including l<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> water on <strong>the</strong> wet side of <strong>the</strong><br />
dykes of <strong>the</strong> Fraser River from<br />
Kanaka Creek <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> outlet of<br />
Pitt Lake downstream to Georgia<br />
Strait including <strong>the</strong> outer banks<br />
from Point Grey to <strong>the</strong> US Border<br />
<strong>and</strong> Boundary Bay.<br />
LANGLEY<br />
CITY<br />
DELTA<br />
LANGLEY<br />
Westham<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Nicomekl River<br />
Brunswick Point<br />
Roberts Bank<br />
Boundary Bay<br />
River<br />
Campbell<br />
WHITE ROCK<br />
Semiahmoo Bay<br />
CANADA<br />
U.S.A.<br />
POINT<br />
ROBERTS<br />
MILES<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
KILOMETRES
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Contents<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> Overview<br />
2 <strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> Boundaries Map<br />
3 Contents<br />
5 Message from <strong>the</strong> Management Committee Chair<br />
6 About <strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong><br />
7 Management Structure<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> Highlights<br />
8 Consolidated Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)<br />
9 <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong> Major Initiatives<br />
9 CEMP Update<br />
9 <strong>BIEAP</strong> 20th Anniversary<br />
10 Burrard Inlet Ambassador Pilot Program<br />
11 Spill <strong>Report</strong>ing/Burrard Inlet Species List<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> Highlights<br />
12 <strong>FREMP</strong> Estuary Management Plan<br />
13 <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong> Major Initiatives<br />
14 Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks Habitat Inventory<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> Ongoing Work<br />
15 <strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> Ongoing Work<br />
Coordinated Project Review<br />
17 Overview – Environmental Review Process<br />
18 Project Categorization<br />
20 <strong>2011</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> Coordinated Environmental Review<br />
22 <strong>2011</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> Coordinated Environmental Review<br />
24 Conclusion<br />
Unaudited Financial Statements <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong><br />
26 <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong> Notice to Reader <strong>and</strong> Year-End Financial <strong>Report</strong>
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message from <strong>the</strong> chair of <strong>the</strong> management committee<br />
Promoting Sustainable Practices in Metro Vancouver Waterways<br />
It is my great pleasure to present <strong>the</strong> <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong> Burrard Inlet Environmental<br />
Action Program – Fraser River Estuary Management Program (<strong>BIEAP</strong>-<strong>FREMP</strong>)<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> on behalf of <strong>the</strong> Partner Agencies. The past year marked<br />
an extremely busy <strong>and</strong> productive period in <strong>the</strong> promotion of sustainable<br />
initiatives <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> ecological health of Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fraser River Estuary.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>BIEAP</strong> marked its 20th anniversary as an inter-governmental<br />
partnership program, coordinating <strong>the</strong> environmental management of Burrard<br />
Inlet. <strong>BIEAP</strong>’s enduring vision for sustainability has been a thriving port <strong>and</strong><br />
urban community coexisting within a healthy environment. Ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>2011</strong><br />
milestone was <strong>the</strong> update of <strong>the</strong> Consolidated Environmental Management<br />
Plan (CEMP) for Burrard Inlet, which involved <strong>the</strong> partner agencies,<br />
municipalities <strong>and</strong> First Nations.<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> activities this year were primarily focused on developing a habitat<br />
inventory for Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks with <strong>the</strong> goal of establishing a<br />
baseline for future monitoring. The project had two objectives: bring<br />
Sturgeon Bank in line with Roberts Bank–a significant amount of biological<br />
data is available for Roberts Bank but not for Sturgeon Banks; <strong>and</strong> where<br />
feasible, collect fur<strong>the</strong>r data for both areas.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>the</strong> Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> Fraser River Estuary Environmental Review<br />
Committees processed a total of 153 projects <strong>and</strong> ensured that shoreline<br />
development occurred in a responsible manner <strong>and</strong> where possible,<br />
improved habitat conditions.<br />
The <strong>BIEAP</strong>-<strong>FREMP</strong> Partners will continue to advance efforts to coordinate<br />
activities that protect, improve <strong>and</strong> help us better underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
environmental health of Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fraser River Estuary<br />
that we depend on.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Darrell Desjardin<br />
Chair
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About <strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong><br />
about bieap-fremp<br />
The Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program (<strong>BIEAP</strong>) <strong>and</strong> Fraser River<br />
Estuary Management Program (<strong>FREMP</strong>) are inter-governmental partnerships<br />
established to coordinate <strong>the</strong> environmental management of <strong>the</strong> two most<br />
significant aquatic ecosystems in <strong>the</strong> Lower Mainl<strong>and</strong>—Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Fraser River estuary.<br />
Established in 1985, <strong>FREMP</strong> provided a framework for managing <strong>the</strong> Fraser<br />
River estuary as a Living, Working River. Geographically, <strong>FREMP</strong> applies to <strong>the</strong><br />
wet side of <strong>the</strong> dyke of <strong>the</strong> Fraser River downstream from Kanaka Creek <strong>and</strong><br />
Pitt Lake to <strong>the</strong> Strait of Georgia. <strong>FREMP</strong> also includes Sturgeon Bank, Roberts<br />
Bank <strong>and</strong> Boundary Bay. The <strong>FREMP</strong> funding partners are <strong>the</strong> British Columbia<br />
Ministry of Environment, Environment Canada, Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada,<br />
Transport Canada, Port Metro Vancouver <strong>and</strong> Metro Vancouver.<br />
Established in 1991, <strong>BIEAP</strong> provided a joint action program to protect <strong>and</strong><br />
improve <strong>the</strong> Burrard Inlet. <strong>BIEAP</strong> applies to <strong>the</strong> tidal waters east of a line<br />
between <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rnmost point of Point Atkinson <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> westernmost point<br />
of Point Grey. <strong>BIEAP</strong> includes False Creek <strong>and</strong> all of Indian Arm <strong>and</strong> Port Moody<br />
Arm, <strong>and</strong> extends to <strong>the</strong> upstream tidal influence of all watercourses<br />
feeding into Burrard Inlet. <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners are <strong>the</strong> British Columbia Ministry<br />
of Environment, Environment Canada, Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada, Transport<br />
Canada, Port Metro Vancouver <strong>and</strong> Metro Vancouver.<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> function through a Memor<strong>and</strong>um of Underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
which establishes <strong>the</strong> framework for coordination of partner agencies.<br />
Since 1996, <strong>the</strong> Programs have been jointly administered from an office<br />
located in Burnaby. The overall management <strong>and</strong> policy direction is<br />
accomplished through a two-level structure. A Partners Committee comprising<br />
principals of <strong>the</strong> signing partners meets as needed to provide strategic<br />
direction for <strong>the</strong> programs, <strong>and</strong> a Management Committee deals with program<br />
management <strong>and</strong> policy issues on a quarterly basis. The Management<br />
Committee oversees several subcommittees <strong>and</strong> task groups.<br />
The coordinated environmental management of Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fraser<br />
River estuary is achieved through <strong>the</strong> development <strong>and</strong> implementation of<br />
management plans <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> one-window review of proposals for shoreline<br />
development <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r anthropogenic activities in <strong>the</strong> inlet <strong>and</strong> estuary.
Management Structure<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> & <strong>FREMP</strong> Funding Partners<br />
Partners Committee Members<br />
<strong>2011</strong>–<strong>2012</strong><br />
BC Ministry of Environment<br />
Jim St<strong>and</strong>en<br />
Environment Canada<br />
Paul Kluckner<br />
Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada<br />
Diana Trager<br />
Transport Canada<br />
Lori Young<br />
Metro Vancouver<br />
Johnny Carline<br />
Port Metro Vancouver<br />
Chris Badger/Duncan Wilson<br />
Management Committee Members<br />
<strong>2011</strong>–<strong>2012</strong><br />
BC Ministry of Environment<br />
Jonn Bramman/Julia Berardinucci<br />
Environment Canada<br />
Chris Lee/Ruta Fluxgold<br />
Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada<br />
Corino Salomi<br />
Transport Canada<br />
Neil Turner<br />
Metro Vancouver<br />
Albert van Roodselaar<br />
Port Metro Vancouver<br />
Darrell Desjardin<br />
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BC Ministry of Environment<br />
Environment Canada<br />
Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada<br />
Transport Canada<br />
Port Metro Vancouver<br />
Metro Vancouver<br />
management structure<br />
Partners Committee<br />
Management Committee<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> Water <strong>and</strong> L<strong>and</strong> Use<br />
Committee (WLUC)<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> Environmental Review<br />
Committee (ERC)<br />
Burrard Environmental Review<br />
Committee (BERC)<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> Plan Implementation<br />
Committee (PIC)<br />
Audit Committee (AC)<br />
Special Task Groups <strong>and</strong><br />
Sub-committees<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> Staff<br />
Program Manager<br />
Policy Coordinator<br />
Project Review Coordinator
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<strong>BIEAP</strong> Highlights<br />
bieap highlights<br />
Consolidated Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)<br />
Approved by <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners in 2002, <strong>the</strong> Consolidated Environmental<br />
Management Plan (CEMP) for Burrard Inlet provides a framework for protecting<br />
<strong>and</strong> improving <strong>the</strong> ecological health of Burrard Inlet. In addition to referencing<br />
<strong>the</strong> environmental policies, regulations <strong>and</strong> programs of <strong>the</strong> federal, regional<br />
<strong>and</strong> provincial agencies that pertain to Burrard Inlet, <strong>the</strong> Plan identifies<br />
shared goals <strong>and</strong> objectives to promote coordinated decision-making <strong>and</strong><br />
environmental management. The CEMP was updated in <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>and</strong> contains<br />
17 objectives to achieve five shared goals:<br />
Goal #1 Improve water quality in Burrard Inlet<br />
Goal #2 Improve sediment quality in Burrard Inlet<br />
Goal #3 Protect <strong>and</strong> enhance fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife habitat <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> natural<br />
biodiversity of Burrard Inlet<br />
Goal #4 Encourage <strong>the</strong> ecological health of Burrard Inlet in <strong>the</strong> presence of<br />
economic growth <strong>and</strong> development<br />
Goal #5 Promote awareness <strong>and</strong> environmental stewardship of Burrard Inlet<br />
The <strong>BIEAP</strong> Plan Implementation Committee (PIC) guides Plan implementation<br />
<strong>and</strong> consists of representatives from <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> partner agencies <strong>and</strong><br />
surrounding municipalities <strong>and</strong> First Nations: Environment Canada (EC),<br />
Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada (DFO), Port Metro Vancouver (PMV), BC Ministry<br />
of Environment (MOE), Metro Vancouver (MV), City of Burnaby, City of North<br />
Vancouver, City of Port Moody, City of Vancouver, District of North Vancouver,<br />
District of West Vancouver, Village of Anmore <strong>and</strong> Village of Belcarra. The PIC<br />
meets bimonthly <strong>and</strong> reports to <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong>-<strong>FREMP</strong> Management Committee.
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<strong>2011</strong>–<strong>2012</strong> Major Initiatives<br />
bieap highlights<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong>’s major initiatives this year were focused on CEMP Goal 1.3 –<br />
“Share information <strong>and</strong> contribute to <strong>the</strong> effort to prevent <strong>and</strong> mitigate water<br />
pollution in Burrard Inlet” <strong>and</strong> Goal 5 – “Promote awareness <strong>and</strong> environmental<br />
stewardship of Burrard Inlet”.<br />
CEMP Update<br />
The 2002 Consolidated Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) commits<br />
to reviewing <strong>the</strong> Plan at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> first five years to determine how well<br />
<strong>the</strong> goals <strong>and</strong> objectives have been achieved <strong>and</strong> determine whe<strong>the</strong>r it is<br />
still relevant or whe<strong>the</strong>r new goals, challenges <strong>and</strong> opportunities will require<br />
attention of <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners. Since 2010, <strong>the</strong> PIC has been undertaking<br />
a review of <strong>the</strong> Plan. Several workshops have been held to update <strong>and</strong> revise<br />
<strong>the</strong> CEMP Goals <strong>and</strong> Objectives. The final updated Plan was approved in<br />
November <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>and</strong> launched at <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> 20-Year Celebration Event.<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> 20-Year Anniversary In <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>BIEAP</strong> marked its 20th year as a<br />
partnership. In order to celebrate <strong>BIEAP</strong>’s accomplishments to date <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
many people who have supported <strong>the</strong> partnership over <strong>the</strong> years, <strong>BIEAP</strong> hosted<br />
a celebration in November <strong>2011</strong>. The event was attended by over 50 current<br />
<strong>and</strong> past members of <strong>BIEAP</strong> including current <strong>and</strong> previous staff at <strong>the</strong> partner<br />
agencies <strong>and</strong> partnership itself. Posterboards showcasing major projects <strong>and</strong><br />
key reports over <strong>the</strong> past 20 years were displayed <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> keynote address<br />
was delivered by previous Management Committee Chair Brian Clark.
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Burrard Inlet Ambassador Pilot Program<br />
bieap highlights<br />
While many of <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners have outreach programs, none are geared<br />
specifically towards Burrard Inlet. Promoting sustainable practices in order<br />
to enhance <strong>the</strong> ecological integrity of <strong>the</strong> inlet is embedded within <strong>the</strong><br />
m<strong>and</strong>ate of all <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners <strong>and</strong> one of <strong>the</strong> reasons <strong>BIEAP</strong> was established.<br />
Additionally, <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> Management Committee has identified <strong>the</strong> need to<br />
better promote PIC <strong>and</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> activities, in order to ensure ongoing support<br />
from partners, municipalities whose staff participate on PIC, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
organizations including First Nations, industry <strong>and</strong> NGOs.<br />
In summer <strong>2011</strong>, with partial funding through Service Canada – Canada<br />
Summer Jobs, <strong>BIEAP</strong> hired two students to implement <strong>the</strong> Burrard Inlet<br />
Ambassador Pilot Program. The team was responsible for designing <strong>and</strong><br />
delivering an outreach program, maintaining records of public interactions<br />
<strong>and</strong> preparing a report summarizing activities, evaluating <strong>the</strong> effectiveness<br />
of <strong>the</strong> program <strong>and</strong> making recommendations for future initiatives.<br />
Results suggested that <strong>the</strong> Pilot Program was successful in raising awareness<br />
of <strong>the</strong> significance of Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> stormwater pollution prevention,<br />
maximizing information on <strong>the</strong> public’s interest <strong>and</strong> perceptions of Burrard<br />
Inlet <strong>and</strong> promoting <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> partnership’s profile in <strong>the</strong> community.
11<br />
Spill <strong>Report</strong>ing/Burrard Inlet Species List<br />
bieap highlights<br />
Currently, <strong>the</strong> Provincial Emergency Program of BC records spill reports on a<br />
spreadsheet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> BC Ministry of Environment has indicated that having <strong>the</strong><br />
number <strong>and</strong> type of substance spilled recorded on stream sensitivity maps<br />
would be a powerful tool for local governments <strong>and</strong> MOE.<br />
In Summer <strong>2011</strong>, as part of <strong>the</strong> Burrard Inlet Ambassador Team’s<br />
responsibilities, <strong>the</strong> team was tasked with plotting spills on streams within<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> study area to help <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners to better underst<strong>and</strong> which<br />
catchment areas require more attention. Using Google Maps, <strong>the</strong> team plotted<br />
spills within <strong>the</strong> District <strong>and</strong> City of North Vancouver <strong>and</strong> prepared a final<br />
report summarizing methodology.<br />
The team was also tasked with finalizing <strong>the</strong> Burrard Inlet Species List.<br />
This work involved compiling a list of all flora <strong>and</strong> fauna inhabiting Burrard<br />
Inlet. The goal of this project is to provide <strong>BIEAP</strong> partners with a more<br />
comprehensive underst<strong>and</strong>ing of <strong>the</strong> Inlet’s ecosystem species.
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<strong>FREMP</strong> Highlights<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> Estuary Management Plan<br />
fremp highlights<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> is guided by <strong>the</strong> Estuary Management Plan (EMP), “A Living Working<br />
River”, which outlines a shared vision, goals <strong>and</strong> actions for improving <strong>the</strong><br />
environmental, economic, <strong>and</strong> social health of <strong>the</strong> Fraser River estuary.<br />
In 2003, <strong>the</strong> EMP was updated to reflect current realities <strong>and</strong> contain<br />
seven new Action Programs.<br />
Action Program #1 An Action Program to Integrate <strong>the</strong> Plan<br />
Action Program #2 Water <strong>and</strong> Sediment Quality<br />
Action Program #3 Fish <strong>and</strong> Wildlife Habitat<br />
Action Program #4 Navigation <strong>and</strong> Dredging<br />
Action Program #5 Log Management<br />
Action Program #6 Industrial <strong>and</strong> Urban Development<br />
Action Program #7 Recreation<br />
Implementation of <strong>the</strong> EMP is guided by <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> Water <strong>and</strong> L<strong>and</strong> Use<br />
Committee (WLUC), an advisory committee reporting to <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong>-<strong>FREMP</strong><br />
Management Committee. Members include representatives of each <strong>FREMP</strong><br />
partner agency as well as staff from municipalities, First Nations <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Vancouver International Airport Authority. WLUC also functions as a useful<br />
information-sharing forum for all those involved in managing <strong>and</strong> protecting<br />
<strong>the</strong> estuary.
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<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong> Major Initiatives<br />
fremp highlights<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong>’s initiatives this year were focused on a high priority recommendation<br />
identified on <strong>the</strong> Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks Reach Overview (RSBRO)<br />
Phase II report finalized last year – work collaboratively to conduct new<br />
comprehensive mapping for Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks. This will eventually<br />
contribute to <strong>the</strong> establishment of a regional baseline for key indicators of<br />
change.<br />
The report is part of a multi-year project to develop a Reach Overview for<br />
Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks. In 2009, <strong>FREMP</strong> completed Phase I of <strong>the</strong><br />
Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks Reach Overview (RSBRO) – a compilation <strong>and</strong><br />
syn<strong>the</strong>sis of existing information on <strong>the</strong> physical, biological <strong>and</strong> human<br />
activities <strong>and</strong> processes of <strong>the</strong> reach, which provided <strong>the</strong> foundation for<br />
Phase II. In 2010, <strong>FREMP</strong> initiated Phase II <strong>and</strong> completed <strong>the</strong> Roberts <strong>and</strong><br />
Sturgeon Banks Reach Overview (RSBRO) which involved an analysis of <strong>and</strong><br />
recommendations for management of water, shoreline <strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> issues that<br />
transcend individual municipal <strong>and</strong> agency boundaries.
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Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks Habitat Inventory<br />
fremp highlights<br />
To establish a baseline for future monitoring, during Summer <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>FREMP</strong><br />
developed a habitat inventory for Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks. The RSBRO<br />
indicated that while a significant amount of data is available for Roberts<br />
Banks, biological data is lacking for Sturgeon Banks. This project aimed<br />
to bring Sturgeon Bank in line with Roberts Bank <strong>and</strong> where required <strong>and</strong><br />
possible, collect fur<strong>the</strong>r data for both areas.<br />
Partial funding was secured through Service Canada to hire a field crew of two<br />
to undertake this work. The <strong>FREMP</strong> Habitat Working Group was reconvened to<br />
guide technical aspects of <strong>the</strong> project, with high level direction provided by<br />
<strong>the</strong> Roberts <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Banks Reach Overview Steering Committee. A final<br />
report summarizing activities <strong>and</strong> findings was developed identifying data<br />
gaps <strong>and</strong> providing recommendations for next steps.
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<strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> Ongoing Work<br />
bieap-fremp ongoing work<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong> provides a forum for ongoing dialogue on issues, challenges<br />
<strong>and</strong> opportunities for implementing policy <strong>and</strong> improving <strong>the</strong> environmental<br />
management of Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fraser River Estuary while acting as a<br />
platform for effecting cooperation <strong>and</strong> collaboration among Partner agencies<br />
<strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r key stakeholders. This distinctive role has also led to a request by<br />
<strong>the</strong> BC Ministry of Environment in 2002, that any outst<strong>and</strong>ing federal agency<br />
concerns, with respect to treatment plant effluent toxicity <strong>and</strong> combined<br />
sewage overflows in Metro Vancouver, be resolved through <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong>–<strong>FREMP</strong><br />
forum. <strong>BIEAP</strong>-<strong>FREMP</strong>’s role in this capacity has been maintained per <strong>the</strong><br />
new Integrated Liquid Waste <strong>and</strong> Resource Management Plan for <strong>the</strong> region<br />
(ILWRMP).<br />
Metro Vancouver’s ILWRMP, assists with <strong>the</strong> integration of water quality<br />
management <strong>and</strong> monitoring, <strong>and</strong> is a critical part of implementing <strong>the</strong><br />
management plans for Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> Fraser River Estuary (CEMP <strong>and</strong> EMP)<br />
Water Quality Programs.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r key component of <strong>the</strong> partnership’s efforts to coordinate <strong>the</strong><br />
environmental management of Burrard Inlet <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fraser River estuary is <strong>the</strong><br />
ongoing review of proposals for shoreline development <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r anthropogenic<br />
activities in <strong>the</strong>se ecosystems. The process occurs at <strong>the</strong> technical level through<br />
<strong>the</strong> submission of projects <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir subsequent review by Environmental Review<br />
Committees (ERCs). This process saves partner agencies staff time <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
<strong>and</strong> is of benefit to project proponents. To date, <strong>the</strong> Environmental Review<br />
Committees have reviewed over 4150 projects in <strong>the</strong> waterways. Following are<br />
<strong>the</strong> coordinated project review highlights of <strong>2011</strong>.
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Overview – Environmental Review Process<br />
coordinated project review<br />
january 1 – december 31, <strong>2011</strong><br />
The coordinated project review process allows <strong>the</strong> Burrard Inlet Environmental<br />
Action Program (<strong>BIEAP</strong>) <strong>and</strong> Fraser River Estuary Management Program<br />
(<strong>FREMP</strong>) partners to collectively review proposals before a federal, provincial<br />
or municipal authority makes any decision that would allow <strong>the</strong> project<br />
to proceed. Project review provides <strong>the</strong> responsible authorities with<br />
recommendations <strong>and</strong> conditions a proponent should implement in order to<br />
reduce risk to <strong>the</strong> aquatic habitat of <strong>the</strong> Fraser River <strong>and</strong> Burrard Inlet, <strong>and</strong><br />
comply with legislation <strong>and</strong> m<strong>and</strong>ates of <strong>the</strong> partner agencies.<br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> use a two-track process to review projects in Burrard Inlet<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fraser River Estuary. ‘Track 1’ projects are generally of a predictable<br />
nature, frequently maintenance- or repair-type activities with low public<br />
interest <strong>and</strong> a lowered risk of environmental impact. Track 1 applications are<br />
administered by <strong>the</strong> Lead Agency (i.e., Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, VFPA),<br />
<strong>the</strong> agency with a permitting responsibility associated with <strong>the</strong> project. Track<br />
1 projects are made available for comment by <strong>the</strong> Lead Agency for a period<br />
of time prior to that Agency (typically VFPA) issuing a Permit or Authorization<br />
to undertake <strong>the</strong> works. Project applications routed to <strong>the</strong> ‘Track 2’ process<br />
constitute proposals of increased scope, complexity <strong>and</strong>/or a higher potential<br />
for environmental impacts. These projects are reviewed by <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> Environmental Review Committees (ERCs). Review of Track 2 projects is<br />
<strong>the</strong> main function of <strong>the</strong> ERCs.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r to <strong>the</strong> Track 1 <strong>and</strong> Track 2 process, VFPA (Port Metro Vancouver) issues<br />
‘St<strong>and</strong>ard Conditions’ for projects which are very minor in scope, such as singlepile<br />
replacement. The st<strong>and</strong>ard conditions mirror those included in ERC project<br />
review letters <strong>and</strong> are specific to common activities (e.g., St<strong>and</strong>ard Conditions<br />
for pile replacement <strong>and</strong> maintenance). St<strong>and</strong>ard Conditions accompany PMV’s<br />
authorization for minor projects. Five authorizations accompanied by St<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
Conditions were issued in <strong>BIEAP</strong>’s jurisdiction in <strong>2011</strong> <strong>and</strong> a total of 30 sets of<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard Conditions were issued in <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> area.<br />
Partner agencies actively engaged in coordinated project review in <strong>2011</strong> were Port<br />
Metro Vancouver, Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada <strong>and</strong> Transport Canada’s Navigable<br />
Waters Protection Program (non-environmental capacity). The BC Ministry of<br />
Environment withdrew membership from <strong>the</strong> ERCs as of June 15, <strong>2011</strong>.
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Project Categorization<br />
Project Type<br />
coordinated project review<br />
january 1 – december 31, <strong>2011</strong><br />
For <strong>the</strong> purposes of meaningful reporting, Track 2 projects are assigned to<br />
one project type (defined below), which best fits <strong>the</strong> activity proposed:<br />
New Development projects: new structure, major expansion of an existing<br />
project footprint, change of l<strong>and</strong> use or activity that has not previously<br />
occurred in that geographic location, (e.g., new marina construction).<br />
Maintenance projects: a project that enables <strong>the</strong> continuation of an activity<br />
or <strong>the</strong> ongoing integrity of a structure (e.g., dredging to maintain a wharf<br />
facility, improvements to bank stabilization structures).<br />
Renewal projects: activities aimed specifically at improving <strong>the</strong><br />
environmental integrity of a site or reducing activities on that site<br />
(e.g., habitat creation, debris removal, decommissioning or<br />
demolition of facilities).<br />
Exploratory testing projects: projects which are chiefly to do with testing an<br />
environmental parameter (e.g., core drilling, geotechnical testing).<br />
Events: singular short-term usage of l<strong>and</strong> in <strong>FREMP</strong> jurisdiction<br />
(e.g., recreational contests, filming, house moving).<br />
Interest Group<br />
Following <strong>the</strong> initial project type categorization, projects are <strong>the</strong>n classified<br />
by interest group based on <strong>the</strong> interests of <strong>the</strong> proponent initiating <strong>the</strong><br />
project <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> final user group of <strong>the</strong> project outcomes. Interest group<br />
categories include:<br />
Commercial: mostly private <strong>and</strong> corporate business <strong>and</strong> enterprise.<br />
Civil: authorities responsible for public infrastructure <strong>and</strong> amenities<br />
(e.g. government agencies, municipalities, transport authorities).<br />
Private/Residential: typically waterfront home owners.<br />
Conservation group: groups with a specific conservation m<strong>and</strong>ate,<br />
undertaking projects aimed at conserving <strong>the</strong> natural environment <strong>and</strong><br />
ecosystem services.
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Activity Type<br />
coordinated project review<br />
january 1 – december 31, <strong>2011</strong><br />
The specific activities associated with a project are also recorded with each<br />
application. Sixteen activities have been identified. In cases involving several<br />
activities, <strong>the</strong> project is categorized under <strong>the</strong> most significant corresponding<br />
activity.<br />
Construction (l<strong>and</strong>-based structures)<br />
Dock <strong>and</strong> float works (including maintenance)<br />
Filling (adding fill to a site)<br />
Dike works<br />
Bridge works<br />
Marina (new)<br />
Vegetation management (removal, planting or transplanting)<br />
Rip-rap (shoreline stabilization)<br />
Dredging<br />
Outfalls (sewer, stormwater)<br />
Boat Launch (new or maintenance)<br />
Demolition (structures)<br />
Pollution prevention/cleanup<br />
Contaminant remediation (including remedial dredging)<br />
Drilling (substrate)<br />
Event (singular or occasion activity on foreshore, e.g. s<strong>and</strong>castle competition)
<strong>2011</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> Coordinated Environmental Review<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> <strong>the</strong> Burrard Environmental<br />
Review Committee (BERC) processed<br />
a total of 52 projects, comprising 31<br />
Track 1s <strong>and</strong> 21 Track 2s. This amounts<br />
to 13 fewer projects reviewed by<br />
BERC compared with 2010. BERC also<br />
completed reviews of an additional<br />
seven Track 2 projects carried over from<br />
previous years.<br />
The lead agency role for Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) decreased by 22% in <strong>2011</strong> compared with 2010. Only 29% of<br />
projects were referred to BERC by PMV as Track 2 projects. This is lower than in previous years <strong>and</strong> is reflective of a<br />
significant proportion of projects being referred to BERC from <strong>the</strong> False Creek <strong>and</strong> West Vancouver areas, which are<br />
generally not within Port Metro Vancouver’s jurisdiction. O<strong>the</strong>r construction projects occurred along Belcarra Bay but<br />
did not involve in-water works; <strong>the</strong>refore, BERC’s major role was in informing permitting processes administered by<br />
municipalities. Of <strong>the</strong> 21 Track 2 Projects referred to BERC, six occurred within <strong>the</strong> City of Vancouver, four within <strong>the</strong><br />
City of North Vancouver <strong>and</strong> Port Moody, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> remainder in West Vancouver <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Village of Belcarra.<br />
No. of projects<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
New Developments<br />
Track 2 Project Types <strong>and</strong> Proponent<br />
Interest Groups in <strong>2011</strong><br />
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Maintenance<br />
Renewal<br />
Project type<br />
Exploratory/Testing<br />
Event<br />
Residential<br />
Civil<br />
Commercial<br />
BERC 15 (71%)<br />
VFPA 6 (29%)<br />
Lead Agency Distribution of BERC <strong>2011</strong> Track 2 Projects.<br />
Project Distribution<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, 11 projects were initiated by commercial<br />
entities, comprising five maintenance projects<br />
<strong>and</strong> three new developments. There were<br />
three projects initiated by private interests <strong>and</strong><br />
involved <strong>the</strong> construction of waterfront homes.<br />
Civil projects included upgrades to BC Hydro’s<br />
Burrard Generating Station, Lynn Creek trail<br />
construction in North Vancouver, installation of<br />
a non-motorized boat launch in False Creek by<br />
<strong>the</strong> City of Vancouver <strong>and</strong> removal of <strong>the</strong> Jericho<br />
Wharf <strong>and</strong> restoration of <strong>the</strong> natural beach profile<br />
in its location. Isolated ‘events’ included filming<br />
near Cates Park <strong>and</strong> Indian Arm, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> transfer<br />
of a house onto a barge in West Vancouver for<br />
transportation by sea.
There were a total of 11 activity types represented in BERC <strong>2011</strong> project applications. The most<br />
common activities were general construction on <strong>the</strong> waterfront, <strong>and</strong> work on docks <strong>and</strong> floats.<br />
Construction activities included seawall installation, demolition activities <strong>and</strong> home construction<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Belcarra area, trail construction in North Vancouver <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> establishment of a boat fuelling<br />
facility in False Creek, including <strong>the</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> installation of fuel tanks.<br />
Maintenance to docks <strong>and</strong> floats included two facilities in False Creek <strong>and</strong> one at Seaspan,<br />
North Vancouver. Additionally, a major upgrade to <strong>the</strong> Seabus marina in False Creek was proposed.<br />
Environmental benefits were achieved through BERC’s requirement for shoreline construction<br />
activities to have regard for Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans Canada policy of, where possible, leaving existing<br />
vegetation in place along <strong>the</strong> high water mark for construction projects. Full restoration of <strong>the</strong><br />
natural beach profile following <strong>the</strong> removal of Jericho Wharf was also a requirement resulting from<br />
project review.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, of <strong>the</strong> 21 projects referred to BERC, 18 reviews were completed <strong>and</strong> two projects were<br />
placed ‘on-hold’ due to BERC requiring proponents to provide fur<strong>the</strong>r information. One project was<br />
referred very late in <strong>the</strong> year with review carrying over into <strong>2012</strong>. Of <strong>the</strong> 18 completed reviews,<br />
16 reviews (89%) were completed within <strong>the</strong> 30-day review target.<br />
No. of projects<br />
21<br />
7<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0<br />
Construction<br />
Dock/Floats<br />
Dredging<br />
Events<br />
Boat Launch<br />
Demolition<br />
Activity Type<br />
Filling<br />
BERC Total Activity Types Represented in <strong>2011</strong> Track 2 Project Applications<br />
Private/Residential<br />
Civil<br />
Commercial<br />
Marina<br />
Outfalls<br />
Rip-rap<br />
Vegetation Management
<strong>2011</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> Coordinated Environmental Review<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> Environmental Review Committee (ERC) processed<br />
a total of 101 projects, 64 of which were Track 1s <strong>and</strong> 37 were Track 2s.<br />
This is six fewer projects processed compared with 2010 but 24 more than<br />
2009. The <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC also completed reviews of a fur<strong>the</strong>r six projects<br />
carried over from previous years.<br />
Of <strong>the</strong> 37 Track 2 projects submitted to <strong>FREMP</strong>, 32 projects had <strong>FREMP</strong> as<br />
<strong>the</strong> lead agency. This is reflective of projects whereby <strong>the</strong> municipalities<br />
have <strong>the</strong> final permitting role, namely shoreline construction activities on<br />
fee simple l<strong>and</strong>. In <strong>the</strong>se cases, <strong>the</strong> role of project review is to inform <strong>the</strong><br />
municipality’s permitting process. Only five Track 2 projects were referred<br />
by Port Metro Vancouver.<br />
Fifteen <strong>FREMP</strong>-referred projects occurred within <strong>the</strong> Corporation of Delta, six within <strong>the</strong> City of Surrey<br />
<strong>and</strong> three within <strong>the</strong> City of Richmond.<br />
Port Metro Vancouver referred five projects to <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC for works under Port permitting jurisdiction.<br />
This constituted 13% of total projects reviewed by <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC. PMV was also <strong>the</strong> proponent for a project<br />
involving geotechnical investigation at Roberts Bank in relation to potential future expansion of <strong>the</strong> Port’s<br />
container capacity. Per <strong>the</strong> BERC experience, <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> review process in <strong>2011</strong> most frequently informed<br />
permitting of o<strong>the</strong>r non-<strong>FREMP</strong> ERC agencies, such as municipalities which issue building permits for shoreline<br />
developments on fee simple property.<br />
No. of projects<br />
16<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
New Development<br />
Track 2 Project Types <strong>and</strong> Proponent<br />
Interest Groups in <strong>2011</strong><br />
22<br />
Maintenance<br />
Renewal<br />
Project type<br />
Exploratory/Testing<br />
Event<br />
Conservation<br />
Residential<br />
Civil<br />
Commercial<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> ERC 32 (87%)<br />
VFPA 5 (13%)<br />
Lead Agency Distribution of<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> ERC <strong>2011</strong> Track 2 Projects.<br />
Project Distribution<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> ERC project proposals were dominated by<br />
commercial <strong>and</strong> civil interests, with 15 projects in<br />
total emanating from government agencies <strong>and</strong> 16<br />
from <strong>the</strong> commercial sector. Private residential projects<br />
constituted five proposals. Of <strong>the</strong> total projects,<br />
41% qualified as new developments while 35%<br />
were proposals to undertake maintenance to existing<br />
structures <strong>and</strong> facilities. Proposals generated for <strong>the</strong><br />
specific purpose of renewal, primarily came from civil<br />
interests <strong>and</strong> included <strong>the</strong> improvement of drainage<br />
systems on agricultural l<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> installation of<br />
a rainwater infiltration wetl<strong>and</strong>. The ‘event’ recorded<br />
in this category involved an application to have a<br />
community ga<strong>the</strong>ring at White Rock Beach <strong>and</strong> loading<br />
of a house onto a barge for transportation by sea.
No. of projects<br />
10<br />
9<br />
8<br />
7<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0<br />
The 37 Track 2 projects covered a total of 14 activity types. Construction was <strong>the</strong> most common activity,<br />
constituting nine projects, which included numerous private <strong>and</strong> commercial shoreline developments.<br />
Proposals involving drilling were <strong>the</strong> second most common applications made to <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC<br />
<strong>and</strong> included two exploratory testing projects on Roberts Bank in connection with PMV’s feasibility<br />
assessments for expansion of <strong>the</strong> Roberts Bank facility (Deltaport). Dredging projects mostly involved<br />
maintenance dredging of marinas <strong>and</strong> berthing facilities, as well as one project to deepen <strong>and</strong><br />
widen <strong>the</strong> Tri-Mac Channel, located in <strong>the</strong> Fraser River between Deas Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tilbury Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
The environmental review process for <strong>the</strong> new Milltown Marina in Richmond Slough was<br />
<strong>the</strong> major new marina application made to <strong>FREMP</strong> in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Of <strong>the</strong> 37 proposals referred to <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC in <strong>2011</strong>, 34 reviews were completed by <strong>the</strong> end of<br />
<strong>2011</strong>, 32 of which were completed within 30 business days (94%). Two projects requiring Canadian<br />
Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) referral <strong>and</strong> First Nations consultation were carried over into<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. One project was placed on hold due to <strong>the</strong> proponent requiring approval from <strong>the</strong> BC Ministry<br />
regarding <strong>the</strong> establishment of a right-of-way.<br />
Construction<br />
<strong>FREMP</strong> ERC Total Activity Types Represented in <strong>2011</strong> Track 2 Project Applications<br />
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Drilling<br />
Outfalls<br />
Dike Works<br />
Dock/Floats<br />
Dredging<br />
Event<br />
Vegetation Management<br />
Activity Type<br />
Bridge Works<br />
Boat Launch<br />
Demolition<br />
Conservation Group<br />
Private/Residential<br />
Civil<br />
Commercial<br />
Filling<br />
Marina<br />
Rip-rap
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Conclusion<br />
coordinated project review<br />
january 1 – december 31, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Project review in <strong>2011</strong> saw a decline in Track 2 project applications from 2010<br />
with 11 fewer referrals to BERC <strong>and</strong> eight fewer referrals to <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC.<br />
Track 1 project referrals from Port Metro Vancouver remained around <strong>the</strong> same<br />
levels as 2010. The vast majority of projects were reviewed within 30 business<br />
days <strong>and</strong> up to 85% of projects were reviewed within 15 business days of<br />
being received by <strong>the</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC <strong>and</strong> 55% within 15 days for BERC.<br />
Differences between activity types for BERC <strong>and</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> ERC reflect <strong>the</strong> major<br />
differences between a river system (Fraser) <strong>and</strong> a marine inlet. The Fraser<br />
River with its many tributaries <strong>and</strong> mixed demography of business, industry,<br />
recreation <strong>and</strong> private interests along its shores, inherently has a broader<br />
range of activity types represented than <strong>the</strong> <strong>BIEAP</strong> area, which is dominated<br />
by commercial Port facilities. However, upl<strong>and</strong> construction initiated by private<br />
interests was <strong>the</strong> most common activity type referred to <strong>the</strong> ERCs in both<br />
areas. Particularly effective is <strong>the</strong> requirement placed on would-be shoreline<br />
developers by <strong>the</strong> Corporation of Delta who m<strong>and</strong>atorily require a proponent<br />
to have a <strong>FREMP</strong> review undertaken prior to <strong>the</strong>ir releasing of any building<br />
permits. Broader adoption of this referral process by municipalities in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>BIEAP</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FREMP</strong> areas would help to ensure that shoreline developments<br />
are consistent with current best practices for environmental protection.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r to coordinating <strong>the</strong> Track 2 project review process, <strong>the</strong> Project<br />
Review Coordinator provided information <strong>and</strong> support to partner agencies<br />
<strong>and</strong> municipalities outlining <strong>the</strong> project review processes <strong>and</strong> fielded more<br />
than 400 phone calls relating to a variety of Fraser River <strong>and</strong> Burrard Inlet<br />
environmental issues <strong>and</strong> project related enquiries.
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