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11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 6A9
Tel: 604-463-5221
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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

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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

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Provincial Resources

1. General:

2. Contaminated Site Profile Information:

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Federal Resources

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Stormwater Resources

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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

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Emergency 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)

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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]

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