http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/452/Welcome

Welcome

<div class="ExternalClass0493A3DF05E24540946A887AA09CD323"> Summer appears to be on its way and, with the hot weather finally approaching, we are getting ready to launch the third phase of our We Love Water regional water conservation campaign. This comes on the heels of our annual lawn watering regulations, which took effect May 15.Did you know a third of all food produced in Canada is wasted? Learn more about the National Food Waste Reduction Strategy and check out our Love Food, Hate Waste campaign for simple tips to use up any leftovers. And we have two great additions to our Regional Parks system - we opened the Kanaka Creek Water Stewardship Centre in Maple Ridge and expanded our popular Pitt River Greenway. Regional Parks is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. If you haven't yet, get outside and explore: you won't be disappointed.The Metro Vancouver Update brings you news and information from around the region. If you enjoy reading the Metro Vancouver Update, share it with a friend, and welcome them to subscribe <a href="/events/sri-mailing-lists/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one Electoral Area and one Treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing. </div>

In this issue

Work slated to start on Heather Place redevelopment	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/453/Work slated to start on Heather Place redevelopment	Work slated to start on Heather Place redevelopment	<div class="ExternalClass9CB3C5296BAE442AB47200817B1B807D"><p>Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation will start the first phase of its redevelopment of the Vancouver-based Heather Place site in the next few weeks. This project will increase the number of rental units from 86 to 230 when all phases are complete, in particular providing one, two- and three-bedroom affordable housing suites for families, seniors and people with disabilities.</p></div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/siteplan.jpg	Read more...	Full	Site plans for the new Heather Place redevelopment
Tap into water conservation across Metro Vancouver	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/454/Tap into water conservation across Metro Vancouver	Tap into water conservation across Metro Vancouver	<div class="ExternalClass1A57E90C52BE471994F27F873FC7F543"><p>Metro Vancouver is gearing up to launch the third phase of its 2017 We Love Water Campaign. The third phase of the campaign, which will be launched in June, focuses on the broader drinking water conservation campaign. It follows the roll out of the Waterwise Lawn Maintenance guide in late February, and the launch of the annual lawn watering regulations, which took effect on May 15. </p></div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/water.jpg	Read more...	Full
Pitt River Greenway expands with latest land addition	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/455/Pitt River Greenway expands with latest land addition	Pitt River Greenway expands with latest land addition	<div class="ExternalClass101E8F01560747C0A1F0A2C710E7165C">The popular Pitt River Regional Greenway is expanding, with the addition of 1.68 hectares of land at the foot of Ferry Slip Road in Pitt Meadows. The site, which stretches from the Lougheed Highway to the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, follows the Fraser-Pitt River dyke and will help protect wetland marshes, ponds and small bays along the waterfront, which are important fish and bird habitats.</div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/pittriverexpands.jpg	Read more...	Full
Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant: Energy management in action	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/456/Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant: Energy management in action	Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant: Energy management in action	<div class="ExternalClass5CCE2B1EFBF0404EA11F2144BE87C1DC"><p>The Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant (SCFP) is the largest drinking water filtration plant of its kind in Canada and is capable of treating up to 1.8 billion litres per day of raw water originating from the Seymour and Capilano reservoirs. Since 2009, staff have found ways to optimize treatment processes to conserve energy without sacrificing the quality of the region's world-class drinking water.</p></div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/seymour.jpg	Read more...	Full
Love Food, Hate Waste – turn leftovers, unused food into delicious meals	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/457/Love Food, Hate Waste – turn leftovers, unused food into delicious meals	Love Food, Hate Waste – turn leftovers, unused food into delicious meals	<div class="ExternalClass6B9F2E1F0C4540B19B86F41D521A1FE7"></div>With summer around the corner, Metro Vancouver residents will likely be thinking about seasonal vegetables and prawns on the barbecue. At the same time, Metro Vancouver's Love Food, Hate Waste campaign continues to roll out simple tips and ideas to ensure any leftovers – or unused food in the fridge – is not dumped in the trash.<br>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/chocolate.jpg	Read more...	Full	Leftover chocolate mousse
Wastewater a resource for phosphorus recovery	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/458/Wastewater a resource for phosphorus recovery	Wastewater a resource for phosphorus recovery	<div class="ExternalClass051941BAB37B461599725854A0D18A51"><p>A trial at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant last year has found it's possible to recover high quality phosphorus fertilizer from the region's wastewater. The trial demonstrated that a full-scale phosphorus recovery system at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment plant could recover an additional 20 per cent of the phosphorus entering the plant.</p></div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/wastewater.jpg	Read more...	Full
Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Opens in Maple Ridge	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/460/Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Opens in Maple Ridge	Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Opens in Maple Ridge	<div class="ExternalClass7DD586D1C8B144A98144D148F811D1DC"><p>The Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre – a new jewel in the crown of Metro Vancouver's regional parks system – officially opened in Kanaka Creek Regional Park in the City of Maple Ridge last month.</p></div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/kanaka.jpg	Read more...	Full	Director Heather Deal, bottom left, along with Metro Vancouver Board Chair Greg Moore, Michael Meneer David Pohl, of Pacific Salmon Foundation, and Ken Williams and Ev Fairbrother, of KEEPS, officially open the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre.
Trenchless pipe repair aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/462/Trenchless pipe repair aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions	Trenchless pipe repair aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions	<div class="ExternalClass781A152838FF4E719EA16FB18F3A4B0E">Metro Vancouver has developed a tool for member jurisdictions to calculate the amount of greenhouse gas emissions avoided by a 'trenchless pipe' repair, which can be claimed for greenhouse gas reduction credits.</div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/trenchless.jpg	Read more...	Full
Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant gets upgrade	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/463/Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant gets upgrade	Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant gets upgrade	<div class="ExternalClassE47C52A23E484A078140E27DB7568163">The Delta-based Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, which serves 1.25 million people, is undergoing major upgrades to meet Metro Vancouver's growing population. Metro Vancouver has awarded a $252-million contract to Graham/AECON for the first phase of the upgrade project, which includes additional primary sedimentation tanks, solids contact tanks, and secondary clarifiers as well as improved odour control systems at the plant. It also includes seismic improvements.</div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/annacis.jpg	Read more...	Full
National Food Waste Reduction Strategy	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/464/National Food Waste Reduction Strategy	National Food Waste Reduction Strategy	<div class="ExternalClass5BA154FCE7FD4347A5E8D0AA43CED769"><p style="text-align:justify;">Food waste presents an economic, environmental and social problem for Canada – and particularly for local governments.<strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Canada's National Zero Waste Council has developed a <a href="http://www.nzwc.ca/focus/food/national-food-waste-strategy/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank"> <strong>National Food Waste Reduction Strateg</strong>y</a> to help drive collaborative action on this important issue. The Strategy, built on successful action worldwide, presents a three-pillared approach that includes recommendations for policy, behavior change, and infrastructure innovation. </p></div>	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/nzwc.jpg	Read more...	Full

Check it Out!	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/465/Check it Out!	Check it Out!	<div class="ExternalClass6E919CF26CA949269A24FB907E9237E3"><p>With summer comes longer days, lake swimming, backyard barbeques and the arrival of the summer edition of <a href="/events/regional-parks-nature-program/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=newsletter42&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=chair_update" target="_blank">Metro Vancouver Regional Parks' Program Guide – Check it Out!</a> The newest edition is jam-packed with events and programs to connect you with nature in your local regional parks during our 50th anniversary year.</p></div>	Read more...	SummaryBottom
Celebrate 50 Years of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/466/Celebrate 50 Years of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks	Celebrate 50 Years of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks	<div class="ExternalClassAA6243206951423B9BA80959C42802E6"><p> Get your passport and start exploring. Download the FREE MV Passport app or pick-up a paper copy.</p><p>Collect stamps at each of the 18 participating regional parks.</p><p>Earn rewards. Win prizes! Shop our collection of commemorative T-shirts, hoodies & more.</p><p>A portion of proceeds goes to <a href="http://subscription.metrovancouver.org/sites/chairupdate/SitePages/Home.aspx?jg=cdd676a7-c8c4-45f0-b214-f58c7c882537&eg=09a42dcf-ba68-46e2-a14a-75a38a381012&lg=fe95793c-20f2-4be3-a3fc-6b6cc38d44ff&ltp=c">Pacific Parklands Foundation</a>, a registered charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Metro Vancouver's regional parks.</p><p> <a href="/services/parks/celebrate-parks/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Find out more.</a></p></div>	Read more...	SummaryBottom
The Sustainable Region – Homelessness	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/467/The Sustainable Region – Homelessness	The Sustainable Region – Homelessness	<div class="ExternalClass4BD9F4CA8EE2474EA51086714D0FCF81"><p>Homelessness in our region is being called a crisis. Hear from the people on the front lines of addressing homelessness, the people who are living in homelessness, and the decision makers who are calling for action from senior levels of government.</p><p> <a href="https://vimeo.com/215057999" target="_blank">Watch the video</a></p></div>	Read more...	SummaryBottom
Metro Vancouver Close Up	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/468/Metro Vancouver Close Up	Metro Vancouver Close Up	<div class="ExternalClassF0F40BBCFD6B48A684C55C0AFA627814"><p>A partnership between the Katzie First Nation and City of Pitt Meadows to deliver utility and fire protection services and communications protocols is so progressive that it is getting attention across the country.</p><p> <a href="https://vimeo.com/216595501" target="_blank">Watch the video</a><br> <br></p><p> Check out the funky designs in this year's Upcycling Design Challenge, a unique contest from the Township of Langley that highlights the value of waste as a resource. </p><p> <a href="https://vimeo.com/216596450" target="_blank">Watch the video</a></p><p> Local leaders made a historic release of sockeye smolts at the Coquitlam Dam, and hope data from their returns in 2019 will eventually be used to help recreate a fish passage in the watershed. </p><p> <a href="https://vimeo.com/216596952" target="_blank"> Watch the video</a> </p></div>	Read more...	SummaryBottom
Events around the region	http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-32/469/Events around the region	Events around the region	<div class="ExternalClass944B597270B44EADB24947DA3DEB7B02"><p><strong>Building Resilience: Older Buildings in the Sustainable City</strong><br><strong> </strong><em>Vandusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver</em></p><p>What role will our older buildings and historic places play in a sustainable city? Mark Thompson Brandt, conservation architect and author, will discuss why it is important to sustainably upgrade our older building stock, and how heritage conservation relates to environmental conservation and to the global and national movement towards the new "low carbon economy."</p><p>Thursday, June 1, 7:30-9pm</p><p><a href="http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/attend-an-event/workshops-talks/building-resilience/" target="_blank">Information and registration</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Union of BC Municipalities Province-Wide Community to Community Forum</strong><br> <em>Musqueam Community Centre, 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver</em></p><p>Join First Nations and local government elected officials and key senior administrative staff for a day of dialogue that will focus on joint ventures, building relations and exploring ways to work together and engage in different types of collaboration.</p><p>Tuesday, June 6, 2017</p><p><a href="https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/events?eventid=5584" target="_blank">Information and registration</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Of Growing Interest…Metro Vancouver's Role in the Plant Kingdom</strong><br><strong> </strong><em>British Columbia Institute of Technology, 555 Seymour St, Vancouver</em></p><p>Join Metro Vancouver and UBC Botanical Garden to learn how your personal green space can support biodiversity and contribute to a more livable region, and how Metro Vancouver is working with multiple levels of government to tackle the spread of invasive species.</p><p>Wednesday June 7, 7:30-9am</p><p><a href="/events/community-breakfasts/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Information and registration</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Municipal Administration Training Institute - Leadership in Local Government Organizations</strong><br> <em>Bowen Island</em></p><p>Hosted by the Local Government Management Association and Capilano University, MATI Leadership is an innovative 5 ½ day residential program specifically designed for people in leadership roles in local government in B.C. The program is a blend of theory and practice, with an emphasis on interaction and participant involvement through role-playing and case studies. </p><p>Sunday, June 18 to Friday, June 23</p><p><a href="http://www.capilanou.ca/local-govt/MATI-Programs/" target="_blank">More information</a></p><p><br></p></div>	Read more...	SummaryBottom