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Mailing Address:
District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 6A9
Tel: 604-463-5221
Fax: 604-467-7329 map
Mailing Address: District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 Fax: 604-467-7329
Municipal Hall Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday Closed on Statutory Holidays
This page covers the following topics:
An Open House on Draft ESA Mapping [PDF, 3.03MB] was held on December 11, 2008. The following reports are available for viewing which were presented to Council on October 20, 2008 [PDF, 767KB] and March 2, 2009 [PDF, 1.24MB]. At the March 2, 2009 workshop, Council passed the following resolutions:
- That the ESA Mapping Strategy Open House Report dated February, 2009 be received as information; and
- That staff proceed to develop a draft Management Plan for Council's consideration.
Environmental Planning services develop and implement programs and policies to preserve and protect the community's rich natural environment. Particular areas of concern include the following:
- Environmental assessments to support development application review
- Environmental Bylaw Enforcement
- Environmental Policy and Protocol Development
- FAQ's [PDF, 9KB]
- Natural Area Preservation
- Public Education and Outreach
- Watercourse Protection
Bylaws & Guidelines
- Soil Deposit Bylaw and Permit Application/Process [PDF, 48KB]
- Tree Protection Bylaw and Application for Tree Removal [PDF 246KB]
- Tree Bylaw Summary Sheet [PDF 62KB]
- Watercourse Protection Bylaw [PDF, 265KB]
- Environmental DP Review Process [PDF, 61KB]
- Natural Features DP Checklist and Guidelines [PDF, 88KB]
- Watercourse Protection DP Checklist and Guidelines [PDF, 80KB]
- Building Site Disturbance & Surface Treatment Standards [PDF, 49KB]
West Nile Virus
- B.C. NurseLine - 1-866-215-4700
- BC Centre for Disease Control - www.bccdc.org
- Health Canada - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/wn-no
To report potential mosquito breeding sites or dead birds: - Dead birds (crows, ravens, jays) - www.fraserhealth.ca/ or 1-888-WNV-LINE (1-888-968-5463)
- West Nile Virus - Risk Reduction Program - Morrow BioScience Ltd. - www.morrowbioscience.com or 604-986-3363
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Nuisance Mosquito Control Program www.culex.ca or Tel: 604-872-1912 / 1-877-872-1912
Other Information
- District of Maple Ridge's Mosquito Control Co-ordinator: 604-467-7499
- Metro Vancouver Mosquito Management - West Nile Virus - Mosquito Control Program - www.metrovancouver.org/services/wnv/Pages/default.aspx
- Pesticide Use Permitting - www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/pho/wnv.html
- District of Maple Ridge's West Nile Virus Risk Reduction Program Outline www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/ipmp/fact_sheets/BTfacts.htm
Provincial Resources
1. General:
- General Information
- Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection - Publications
- Planting Criteria
- Tree Replacement Criteria
- Works In or About a Stream
2. Contaminated Site Profile Information:
topFederal Resources
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Pacific Region
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Pacific Region - Operational Statements
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada - What is Fish Habitat, How do I comply with the Law?
- Stewardship Centre for BC
- Environment Canada - Species at Risk
Stormwater Resources
- Metro Vancouver Effectiveness of Stormwater Source Control [PDF,974KB]
- Environment Canada - Stormwater Planning Guidebook
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Stormwater Guidelines [PDF, 26KB]
- Rainfall - Maple Ridge Kanaka Creek - Environment Canada
- Educational Board [PDF, 1.51MB]
Stream Mapping
In anticipation of the need for more comprehensive stream mapping, under Section 12 of the new Fish Protection Act, the District initiated a stream mapping project in partnership with the local stewardship community in the Silver Valley and Albion areas.
The District retained an independent consultant in early January 2000 to upgrade District stream base mapping using GPS (Global Positioning System) and to collect some basic stream feature inventory data. This project:
- formed an integral part of the strategy to bring the District's policies and procedures in line with the new Fish Protection Act;
- established the collection protocol for future inventory initiatives ensuring the integrity and compatibility of future inventory projects; and
- established the G.I.S. query and analysis tools for future watercourse sensitivity classification.
This information was endorsed by Council and Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 2004 and may be viewed at Ridgeview - Online Mapping
topEmergency Contacts
In the event of an environmental emergency contact the District of Maple Ridge, Environmental Affairs Group during regular working hours at 604-467-7499. Outside of regular office hours please call one of the following agency hotlines:
Fish Kills or Destruction of Habitat
Tel: 604-666-3500 (DFO 24-hour Hotline)
Tel: 1-800-663-9453 (MoE Hotline)
Hazardous Spills (includes chemical or oil spills, discharges to stormdrains and dumping in creeks and stream
Tel: 604-666-6100 (Environment Canada 24-hour Hotline)
Tel: 1-800-663-3456 (MoE Provincial Emergency Program)
Tel: 604-666-3500 (DFO 24-hour Hotline)
Extreme Erosion Sedimentation or Flooding
Tel: 1-800-663-3456 (MoE Provincial Emergency Program)
Sewer main breaks, Water main breaks, water line shut off, flooding
Tel: 604-463-9581 (District of Maple Ridge After Hours Emergency)
Dirty or Turbid water, minor erosion or sedimentation
Tel: 604-467-7499 (District of Maple Ridge Environmental Affairs)
Draft ESA Mapping
The objective of the Environmental Sensitive Areas Mapping program is to act as an information resource to assist decision makers and stakeholders at various scales with sustainable conservation and development options. It is not a regulatory tool, nor is it intended to replace or override site specific field verification assessments carried out by professional consultants through the development application process. It is designed to help guide stakeholders through the development process with useful background information on where and what the potential environmental constraints and opportunities are at different planning scales including the site, neighbourhood, watershed, and municipal level.
GVRD Ecosystems [PDF, 13.6MB]
Habitat Patch size and Significant Movement Corridors [PDF, 4.21MB]
Protected Areas [PDF, 1.07MB]
Significant Ecological Functions [PDF, 1.67MB]
Unique Ecosystems Habitats [PDF, 2.42MB]
Vulnerable Hazard Areas [PDF, 3.99MB]