These one-day workshops include presentations and discussions on ways to integrate wetland conservation at a municipal and regional level with a variety of tools from policy to built-infrastructure. As a group, participants will share experiences and explore challenges and opportunities facing future wetland conservation. Make sure your municipality is represented as this workshop aims to strengthen the regions capacity to secure green infrastructure – promoting human health and nature.
Great for planners, engineers and other municipal/regional district staff involved in urban development policy and permitting, Integrated Stormwater Management Plans wetland mapping projects and/or watershed planning.
Collaboration plays a significant role in land and water management, while encouraging cooperative action amongst communities. On June 12th we hosted the Slocan Valley Wetlands Working Group, which featured economic, cultural, social, and environmental interests to plan future projects and goals for watershed conservation in the Slocan Valley. We had the privilege of listening to …
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On Wednesday July 11, 2012, The BC Wildlife Federation’s Wetlands Education Program hosted a 1 day workshop in Squamish targeting municipal planners of B.C. The workshop’s main objective was informing planners on ways they can incorporate wetland stewardship into their policies, while also presenting an overview of the value of wetlands and their basic functions. …
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