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In this issue, you can read about how Metro Vancouver has been using new technology to enhance snow monitoring analysis, allowing us to better predict the regional drinking water supply for the warmer and drier months ahead. Additionally, the South Surrey Interceptor – Johnson Road Section – Phase 2 project has been recognized for an award in engineering excellence.
Read these stories and more in this issue of Metro Vancouver Update.
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Climate Scientist Encourages Action to Mitigate Sea Level Rise Caused by Climate Change
Sea level rise due to climate change is an imminent threat to coastal communities around the world and in our…
Business Address Highlights Metro Vancouver’s Economic Recovery and Prosperity
Last month, Board Chair Sav Dhaliwal addressed the Surrey Board of Trade to share Metro Vancouver’s plans for working with…
Metro Vancouver’s Draft Regional Parks Plan Open to Public Engagement
Metro Vancouver is updating the Regional Parks Plan and we’d like your input. The Regional Parks Plan guides Metro Vancouver’s…
South Surrey Interceptor Project Wins Engineering Award
The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York has awarded the South Surrey Interceptor – Johnson Road Section –…
New Snowpack Measurement Technology Helps Predict Regional Drinking Water Supply
Metro Vancouver has been researching and testing new technologies to enhance snow measurement analysis, allowing us to better predict regional…
Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects Look to Advance Climate Action
A salmon enhancement action plan and an initiative to use biorock to sequester carbon and protect coastal infrastructure are two…
Food Waste Action Week Begins March 7
Canadians produce nearly 10 million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, simply by wasting perfectly edible food at home. From…
Invest Vancouver Awarded $200K CanExport Community Investment Grant
Invest Vancouver has received $218,245 in contribution funding from the CanExport Community Investment program. The CanExport Community Investment program, funded…
Think Thrice Before Disposing of Your Old Clothes
Do you repair your well-worn shoes or stitch up holes in your jeans instead of throwing them away? Metro Vancouver…
Metro Vancouver Solid Waste System Responds to Flooding
The resilience of the regional solid waste system was highlighted during the November flood emergency. The regional solid waste system…
Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Bylaw Updated
An updated bylaw is aiming to further reduce harmful emissions by encouraging owners to retrofit or retire their non-road diesel…
