Metro Vancouver tracks China’s recycling ban | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/595/Metro Vancouver tracks China’s recycling ban | Metro Vancouver tracks China’s recycling ban | <div class="ExternalClass2469E15445534D4C90668FA3EE5B68D2"><p>Metro Vancouver is monitoring the changing recycling market in China and the potential impacts to waste diversion programs across the region. The move follows a decision by the Chinese government earlier this year Metro Vancouver is monitoring the changing recycling market in China and the potential impacts to waste diversion programs across the region.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-contaminatedRecyclables.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
Metro Vancouver to implement Joint Water Use Plan | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/596/Metro Vancouver to implement Joint Water Use Plan | Metro Vancouver to implement Joint Water Use Plan | <div class="ExternalClass6BFFC045E32B4CDDAADB0FFB3ED9E65A"><p>Metro Vancouver is set this year to implement its Joint Water Use Plan for the Capilano and Seymour watersheds, which aims to provide sustainable management of the reservoirs for drinking water, fish habitat, recreation and potential hydropower generation.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-salmon.jpg | Read more... | | Full | Coho salmon in the Seymour River |
Campbell Valley Regional Park draws new critters | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/597/Campbell Valley Regional Park draws new critters | Campbell Valley Regional Park draws new critters | <div class="ExternalClass8FE9DB7E57BF4688BFB8B8F2CFC17C89"><p>Pacific chorus frogs, along with western toads, spotted sandpipers, deer, ducks, Canada geese, and several insects, have a new home in Campbell Valley Regional Park thanks to a project started three years ago to restore the area's wetland habitat.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-campbellvalley.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
Strata Energy Advisor helps stratas reduce GHGS | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/598/Strata Energy Advisor helps stratas reduce GHGS | Strata Energy Advisor helps stratas reduce GHGS | <div class="ExternalClassDEE1F36DC04A4081805C9DEA51A3FC9B"><p>Metro Vancouver will launch a Strata Energy Advisor program in early May
to help strata corporations do their part in addressing climate change across
the region. The pilot program will allow strata councils, property managers and
strata members to sign up for free assessments and get expert advice from a
strata energy advisor on building energy efficiency and greenhouse gas
reduction.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-SEA.jpg | Read more... | | Full | Photo credit: RDH Building Science |
Grow Green with eco-friendly gardening tips | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/599/Grow Green with eco-friendly gardening tips | Grow Green with eco-friendly gardening tips | <div class="ExternalClass790BD8A470074BC7B6279836ECF7541D"><p>With
spring around the corner, Metro Vancouver’s <a href="http://www.growgreenguide.ca/" target="_blank">Grow Green
guide</a> is
here to help gardeners find inspiration and advice on growing an eco-friendly
garden, regardless of their gardening skills or space constraints.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-growgreen.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
Model simulates environmental performance | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/600/Model simulates environmental performance | Model simulates environmental performance | <div class="ExternalClass69438B1143374064AE5D36F89EEDF1B9"><p>Metro Vancouver has developed a new three-dimensional hydrodynamic
computer model for the lower Fraser River. The new model, completed at the end
of 2017, is designed to simulate and analyze the environmental performance of
Metro Vancouver’s secondary wastewater treatment plants and collection system
under normal and irregular operating conditions. The idea is to provide ongoing
protection of human health and the environment in the face of changing climate
and environmental conditions. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-waterquality.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
Metro Vancouver launches Climate 2050 Strategy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/601/Metro Vancouver launches Climate 2050 Strategy | Metro Vancouver launches Climate 2050 Strategy | <div class="ExternalClass50724EA47DCF440DBE4AEB71B0168F97"><p>Metro Vancouver will begin engaging with the public, municipal staff and other stakeholders next month on its proposed Climate 2050 Strategy, which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change across the region.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-climate2050.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
Metro Vancouver cultural grants | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/602/Metro Vancouver cultural grants | Metro Vancouver cultural grants | <div class="ExternalClass12856951FBC445DAB3460CD5B3A51905"><div><p>Cultural groups can now apply to Metro Vancouver for Regional Project
Grants. Annual funding assistance is available to arts and culture
organizations for regional projects. The grants support research creation,
production, dissemination, audience development, project staff and/or
administrative capacity building and the per-project grant awarded to a maximum
of $10,000.</p></div></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/mu42-culturalgrants.jpg | Read more... | | Full | Vancouver Gospel Choir |
Metro Vancouver’s role outlined in GVBoT address | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-42/603/Metro Vancouver’s role outlined in GVBoT address | Metro Vancouver’s role outlined in GVBoT address | <div class="ExternalClass61D97B0C657F430EB1DFEFFCB8CB9A72"><p>Chair Greg Moore will outline the role that Metro Vancouver plays in enhancing the region's economic prosperity and preserving a healthy natural environment at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on May 23.</p>
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