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The Road to a Regional Invasive Species Strategy for Metro Vancouver

Jennifer Grenz, B.Sc (AGRO) Development and Projects Manager

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What did the stakeholders want?

If a regional invasive plant strategy is developed, what would you like to see included in it?

• Mechanisms to facilitate multi‐jurisdictional projects
• Standardized protocols for data collection, reporting and mapping
• Establishment of containment lines/boundaries
• Address the issue of proper disposal
• BMPs for control and restoration
• Mechanisms to establish regional scale priorities
• Regional level bylaws/regulations
• Cross jurisdictional communication on IS issues
• Resource sharing
• Establishment of regional level invasive species lists
• Measurable objectives/goals with timelines associated with them
• Information on federal and provincial IS programs

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Project Timeline

• July 4, 2012 ISCMV delegation
• Sept. 21, 2012 $40,000 grant approved
• additional project fundraising
• Struck regional strategy committee
• Hired facilitator and technical writing team
• Held stakeholder consultation workshops:
• Oct. 1, Dec. 2&3, 2013,
• Feb. 19, 2013

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Committee Members

Jude Grass‐ ISCMV/ISCBC/BC Nature Alison Evely‐ Metro Vancouver Melinda Yong‐ City of Burnaby Joanna Hirner‐ BC Parks (MoE) Amber Smith‐ BC Ministry of Transportation Fiona Steele‐ Diamond Head Consulting Erin Embley‐ Metro Vancouver Jennifer Grenz‐ ISCMV Tasha Murray‐ ISCMV

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Committee Role

• Oversee process of development of the

strategy

• Project research
• Develop framework for strategy

development

• Hire facilitator/technical writer
• Provide feedback and support to writer
• Coordinate stakeholder sessions
• Review drafts

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Participating Jurisdictions

• BC FLNRO
• BC Ministry of Transportation
• BC Parks
• Vancouver Aquarium
• City of North Vancouver
• District of North Vancouver
• City of Vancouver
• City of Richmond
• City of Burnaby
• Corporation of Delta
• City of Surrey
• District of West Vancouver
• District of Maple Ridge
• Township of Langley
• City of Port Coquitlam
• City of New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver
• City of Pitt Meadows
• Sea to Sky Invasive Species

Council

• Fraser Valley Invasive Plant

Council

• Lighthouse Park Preservation

Society

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Participating Jurisdictions

• South Coast Conservation

Program

• Friends of Cypress Provincial

Park

• Surrey Environmental Partners
• Langley Environmental

Partners Society

• Old Growth Conservancy

Society

• Byrne Creek Streamkeepers
• Burrard Inlet Marine

Enhancement Society

• Pacific Streamkeepers

Federation

• Tsleil Wauthuth Nation
• Tsawwassen First Nation
• Canadian Food Inspection

Agency

• Stanley Park Ecology Society
• FortisBC
• BC Hydro
• Port Metro Vancouver
• Lower Mainland Green Team
• Diamond Head Consulting
• BCIT
• Douglas College
• Green Admiral Restoration

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Participating Jurisdictions

• Madrone Environmental

Services

• Nova Pacific

Environmental

• Peace River Regional

District

• West Vancouver IS

Working Group

• TFN/Matcon Civil Joint

Venture

• Village of Lions Bay

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Participating Jurisdictions

• Madrone Environmental

Services

• Nova Pacific

Environmental

• Peace River Regional

District

• West Vancouver IS

Working Group

• TFN/Matcon Civil Joint

Venture

• Village of Lions Bay

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Strategy Vision

A strong, unified regional approach to invasive species management will minimize the real and potential damage of invasive species on public health and safety, the economy, infrastructure, and native ecosystems.

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Strategy Purpose

To enhance the ability of local, provincial, federal and First Nations governments, working with homeowners, industry and environmental stewards, to prevent new invasive species from establishing in the region, and to contain and control established invasive species.

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Strategy Scope

The strategy aims to assist people and their

• rganizations in cooperating and

coordinating their efforts to manage invasive species. It provides a strategic approach to prioritizing and coordinating invasive species management responses that will benefit the region as a whole by making the efforts of individual jurisdictions more effective.

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Strategy Scope

The strategy is designed to integrate and leverage efforts already underway in invasive species management throughout the region, with the aim of achieving a more consistent approach to tackling invasive species problems region‐wide. It is meant to inform the approach taken to develop operational or management plans for addressing specific invasive species.

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6 Goals

GOAL 1. Enhance the regional organizational structure and capacity required for effective, long‐term invasive species management in the Metro Vancouver region.

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6 Goals

GOAL 2. Develop a consistent region‐wide response to invasive species management.

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6 Goals

GOAL 3. Develop regionally effective legislation and policy, supported by monitoring, enforcement and education.

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6 Goals

GOAL 4. Establish a unified region‐wide approach to communication to ensure consistent messaging and engagement.

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6 Goals

GOAL 5. Develop and implement a region‐wide system for data collection, reporting, monitoring, evaluation and sharing of information.

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6 Goals

GOAL 6. Continually monitor the effectiveness of the Invasive Species Management Strategy and adapt as necessary..

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Within the Goals

Under each goal are 2 sections 1) Strategies to achieve the goal

• Overall strategies/options

2) Suggested Actions to achieve the goal

• Identifies who could do what

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Charter

• Formalizes commitment to work

toward the goals and vision set out in the strategy

• Seeking local governments to sign

charter

• Important first step for

implementation of the strategy

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What’s Next?

• Starting the conversation about how

to move forward in implementing the strategy

• Examining the opportunities for

Metro Vancouver to have a unique role in implementation

• Looking for feedback from the

committee on the draft

• Ideas for moving forward and working

collaboratively

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Thank You !

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