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Port Community Liaison Committee June 25, 2014

HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

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• Creating and restoring

fish and wildlife habitat

• Providing a balance

between a healthy environment and future port projects

• Consistent with the

Port’s approach to environmental stewardship and sustainability ABOUT THE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

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• More than 70% of tidal

marsh habitat has been lost in the Fraser River Estuary

• Tidal marsh is vital

habitat for fish and wildlife

• Currently working with

agencies, stakeholders, and First Nations to restore tidal marsh habitat ENHANCING HABITAT

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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM: PROPOSED PROJECTS

Musqueam Foreshore Rehabilitation Project Point Grey Tidal Marsh Project South Arm Jetty Tidal Marsh Project Westham Island/Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh Project McDonald Tidal Marsh Project Steveston Island Tidal Marsh Project Glenrose Tidal Marsh Project Salt Marsh Restoration Projects (COMPLETE)

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BOUNDARY BAY SALT MARSH RESTORATION PROJECT

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BOUNDARY BAY SALT MARSH RESTORATION PROJECT

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GLENROSE TIDAL MARSH PROJECT

Gunderson Mudflat Glenrose Cannery Glenrose Downstream

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GLENROSE CANNERY SITE CONSTRUCTION

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WESTHAM ISLAND CANOE PASS TIDAL MARSH PROJECT

Westham Island/Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh Wellington Point Canoe Passage

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WESTHAM ISLAND CANOE PASS TIDAL MARSH PROJECT

Discussion

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