H.01 Mayor and Council External Correspondence Summary February 24, 2014
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836 The Compass, Union of BC Budget & Throne Speech Highlights, CLERK’S 120568 Municipalities BC Ferries Cut, Surveys, Pest CC: HR&CP Management & Dangerous Goods
837 R. Silvester, President and Planning of Delta’s Agricultural Future HR&CP 120465 Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver
838 R. Silvester, President and Final Consultation for Port Metro HR&CP 120546 Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver’s Draft Land Use Plan Port Metro Vancouver
839 J. Young, Executive & 2014 LMLGA – Resolutions, HR&CP 120508 Association Services Nominations, Annual General Meeting Coordinator, UBCM & LMLGA
840 J. Young, Executive & FCM President Responds to TSB Rail HR&CP 120539 Association Services Safety Recommendations Coordinator, UBCM & LMLGA
841 C. Dauphin, President, Changes to Canada’s Antenna Tower HR&CP 120475 Federation of Canadian Siting Policy Municipalities
842 Director Rhona Martin, 2013 Resolutions HR&CP 120566 President, UBCM
843 I. Jonker BNSF Coal Trains in North Delta ENG 120507 CC: CAO
844 L. Pershick Objection the Twinning of BNSF ENG 120565 Railway in Delta CC: CAO
845 A. Holmgren Thanks for Completing Sidewalks ENG 120506 around Diefenbaker Park and Down to 4th Ave.
846 B. Pages, Chair, Skeena- BC Ferries Service Cuts ENG 120509 Queen Regional Charlotte Regional District
847 B. Reifel 17A & SFPR Needs Some Early ENG 120542 Changes
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848 M. Rosario, Senior Strata Unfinished Roadway – 10605 Delsom CP&D 120510 Agent, Alliance Real Estate Crescent CC: ENG Group
849 Dr. M. Holden, Associate Getting to Groundbreaking (G2G) CP&D 120540 Professor, Urban Studies & Regional Study Geography, SFU
850 G. Moore, Chair, Metro Referral to Metro Vancouver for CP&D 120544 Vancouver Board Southlands Application CC: CAO
851 B. Smith, Regional Director, Consultation on SARA Listing Process CA&E 120438 Canadian Wildlife Service, for Terrestrial Species 2013 and 2014 Pacific and Yukon Region, Environment Canada
852 Hon. K. Findlay, Member of $10 Million Commitment in Funding for PR&C 120480 Parliament, Delta-Richmond a Four Year Initiative that Supports the East Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
853 Communities in Bloom Enhancing Green Spaces in PR&C 120595 Communities
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From: Robyn Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:46 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: Budget & Throne Speech Highlights, BC Ferries Cut, Surveys, Pest Management & Dangerous Goods
Robyn Anderson Acting Municipal Clerk The Corporation of Delta Phone: 604-952-3125
From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 20142:37 PM To: [email protected]; Robyn Anderson; George Harvie; Tanya Bader; Dona Packer Subject: RE: Budget & Throne Speech Highlights, BC Ferries Cut, Surveys, Pest Management & Dangerous Goods
Greetings: Thank you for sending the information on the Federal Budget Highlights along with the Highlights from the Throne Speech. I have taken the liberty of forwarding same along through our Clerks Department for inclusion on our Delta Council Information Package for our upcoming meeting.
My thanks once again, as I remain,
Lois E. Jackson Mayor of Delta This is provided for Council's information.
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Federal Budget Highlights February 12, 2014
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Highlights from Throne Speech Follow us on Twitter Th e Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia read the Speech from the Throne to open a new leg islative session on Tu esday. President Rhona Martin was in attendance as UBCM prepares
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Local Governments Unite on BC Ferries Canada's Cuts Top On February 7th, an announcement was made regarding the Municipal establishment of a Special Committee on Be Ferries by the Association of Van couver I sland and Coastal Communities and UBCM in partnership Recruiter wi th representatives of the Ferry Ad visory Committee Chairs and Coa stal Regional District Cha irs.
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UBCM invites CAOs, Corporate Officers, and Finance OfFicers to make time to complete the annual loca l government surveys before the end of February. Read more
Penalties Related to Pest Management & Environmental Regulat ion
The Ministry of Environment is intending to introduce an administrative penalties program under the Environmental Management Act and t he Integrated Pest Ma nagement Act to encourage compliance with regulatory requirements. The co ntent of the proposed legislation can be found on the Ministry of Environment ~ . Questions or comments can be submitted to the Ministry until February 21, 2014.
Deadline Approaching for Receiving Inf ormation on Rail Transported Dangerous Goods
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Dear Mayor Jackson:
Re: Planning of Delta's Agricultural Future
Thank you for your letter of January 14, 2014.
Port Metro Vancouver acknowledges the significance of Delta's role in the Lower Mainland, both as a gateway for people and goods, and as a source of fresh food for both local consumption and foreign export. We also recognize the growing concern around competing land uses in the Lower Mainland, and hope t hat we can work together to strike the best balance between facilitating economic growth and protecting Delta's valuable agricultural productivity.
Unfortunately, I do not have any knowledge regarding the source of the $1 million compensation figure that was raised by the Delta Farmers Institute (DFI) during their recent presentation to Council. Port Metro Vancouver continues to participate in ongoing dialogue with DFI, most recently on November 6, 2013 when Rhona Hunter provided a presentation to their membership regarding t he proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. We look forward to future opportunities to work with DFI to collaboratively address issues of mutual interest.
As you know from your work on the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Local Government Elected Roundtable, Port Metro Vancouver has already initiated discussions with local governments and loca l communities regarding community legacy benefits that could be provided as part of the Container Capacity Improvement Program. These community legacy benefits would be over and above the economic benefits that would result from the project, and mitigation measures that will be required through the environmental assessment process. As we introduced during public consultation regarding the Project in fall 2012 and fall 2013, potential community benefits could include such things as infrastructure, recreational facilities such as walking trails or bike paths, tourism or cultural amenities or contributions to healthcare organizations as well as contributions to the agricultural community. While a specific dollar amount has not been determined for community legacy benefits, it is anticipated that it would be meaningful.
This is Port Metro Vancouver's response to Delta's letter regarding compensation for infrastructure projects. The letter refers to the pre-design consultation report MAYOR'S OFFICE for Terminal 2 and additional information on this issue will be included in an FEB 0 ~ 2ot~ upcoming report to Council .. ./2 RECEIVED
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 3T4 portmetrovancouve r .com 100 The POinte, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, C.-B. Canada V6C 3T4 Canada Mayor Loi s Jackson Page 2 January 31 , 2014
During Pre-Design Consultation, which ran from October 7 to November 12, 2013, we asked participants for feed back regarding a list of potential co mmunity legacy benefits under ca t egori es that included environment, com munity we ll-being and recreation, and transportation. The results of t hi s feedback are available in the Pre-Design Consultation Summary Report (see attached), which was recently posted on the Robe rts Bank Terminal 2 Project website (www.Dortmetrovancouver. com/RBT2 ).
In addition to public consu ltation regarding community legacy benefits, we look forward to furthering this discussion with you at the next Roberts Ba nk Terminal 2 Project Local Government El ected Roundtable, sched uled for February 18, 2014. We believe that this body provides an excellent forum for open and transparent dialogue regarding what t hese community benefits could look like and how t hey might be delivered.
In closing, I wou ld li ke to reiterate ou r co mmitment to building a sustainable future for the Lower Mainland, where both industrial and agricultural lands are preserved for the benefit of future generations.
You rs truly, POR METRO VAN OUVER
Robin Sil vester Pres ident and Ch ief Executive Officer
Att: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Pre-Design Consultation Summary Report - January 2014 cc: Delta Council George V. Harvie, Ch ief Admini strative Officer, Corporation of De lta Sean McGi ll , Director of Human Resources & Corporate Planning, Corporation of Delta Allan Baydala, Ch ief Financial Officer, Port Metro Vancouver Cliff Stewart, Vice President, Infrastructure De livery, Port Metro Vancouver From {he officI! ol THE CORPORATION OF DELTA The Mayor, Lois E. Jackson
January 14, 2014 TYPE : I d Robin Silvester, President and CEO !=Ci Port Metro Vancouver DEPl' r-/tel-(,O 100 The Poinle, 999 Canada Place Vancouver BC V6C 3T4 A. L #: -~dDl3J--_ Comments ·
Dear Mr. Silvester,
Re: Planning for Delta's Agricultural Future
You are well aware of the pressures we face in Delta regarding competing land-use demands and the need to protect our agricultural land base. In recent years , Delta has lost a significant amount of prime farmland to major infrastructure projects that serve the interests of the nation as a whole. We are very cognizant of the need to balance economic growth and sustainability as we look ahead to future projects that may further impact Delta's valuable agricultural lands.
With this in mind, I was interested to attend a recent presentation by the Delta Farmers' Institute to Council, regarding the future offarming in Delta and the need 10 plan ahead to ensure that younger generations of farmers are encouraged and supported. There was some discussion regarding compensation for lost or impacted farmland and a compensation figure of $1 mi llion for areas outside the dike was mentioned in relation to the proposed Terminal 2 port expansion project.
While it was not made apparent how this figure came about, it is, nevertheless, an opening to the broader discussion of compensation for loss of farmland and community impacts from major developments. It is important that we start to look at what compensation may look like and how il is to be distributed for the best benefit of the community. For example, the Delta Farmers' Institute has put forward a compelling case for the establishment of an agricultural enhancement foundation or trust fund dedicated to the long-term support of farming in Della.
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I would be interested to hear if you can shed any light on the $1 million compensation figure that has been mentioned in reference to Terminal 2. Whatever form future legacy projects may take, I would like to ensure that His the community of Delta that sees the greatest benefit and that the benefits continue to enhance and support the Delta community Into the future.
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~ort Metro Vancouver Rolierts Bank Terminal 2 Project Pre-Design Consultation Summary Report
Table of Contents
1. Background ...... 1
2. Pre-Consultation (June 2011) ...... 2
3. Project Definition Consultation (October-November 2012) ...... 3
4. Pre-Design Consultation (October-November 2013) ...... 4
4.1 Purpose ...... 4
4.2 Consultation Topics ...... •...... • ...... 4
4.3 Consultation Participation ...... •. • . . . • .•...... 5
4.4 Consultation Methods ...... • .•...... •...... 6
5. Key Results ...... 9
5.1 Key Th eme Summary from Sm all Group Meetings ...... '...... 9
5.2 Key Themes from Sma ll Group Meetings ...... 10
5.3 Feedback Forms ...... • . • .•.•...... 14
5.4 Submissions ...... •. . . . .•...... •.•.•.•...... 29
Appendix 1: Discussion Guide and Feedback Form
Appendi x 2: Notification Samples
Appendix 3: Small Group Meeting Notes 1. Background
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
The Roberts Bank Term inal 2 Project is a proposed new three-berth con tainer terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C., that could provide 2.4 million TEU s (twenty-foot equivalent unit containers) of container capacity.
The project is part of Port Metro Vancouver's Container Capacity Improvement Program, a long-term strategy to deliver projects to meet anticipated growth in demand for container capacity to 2030.
Environmental Assessment Process
On September 12, 2013, Port Metro Vancouver filed a Project Description with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office. A Project Description assists reg ula tory agencies in determining whether an environmental assessment is required for the project, and if so, it provides the information required to determine the scope and nature of the assessment.
On January 7, 2014, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency referred the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project for an environmental assessment by an independent review panel.
For more information regarding the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency), please visit www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca .
For more information regarding the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO), please visit www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
Multi-Round Consultation Process
In addition to opportunities for public input that will be provided through the environmental assessment process, Port Metro Vancouver will lead several rounds of consultation regard ing the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. The timeline below outlines previously completed and upcoming rounds of consultation, including the feedback that Port Metro Vancouver anticipates seeking in each round.
PORT METRO VANCOUVER-LED CONSULTATION'
Pre-Design ( Consultation Pre-Consultation ~ Project Definition (October 7 to Prel iminary Design Detailed Design (June 2011) Consultation J November 12, 2013) Consultation Consultation Provide opportunities (October 22 to Present information (TBC) (TBC) November 30, 2012) regarding the conceptual for local communities, Consultation on Consultation cin fewer project design, and stakeholders and Identify potential elements of preliminary bu t more specific issues and impacts seek input regarding public to provide input project design. details of project into the design of the for the environmental elements of the project and the development design and construction consultation program. assessment, and consultation on features of environmental management as project of the proposed Roberts mitigation plans. design is finalized . l COMPLETE Bank Terminal 2 Project. COMPLETE
1 Port Metro Vancouver-led consultation with communities, stakeholders and the public, and Port Metro Vancouver-led consultation with First Nations, will continue throughout project development. Other. communications and community engagement activities will be undertaken th roughout project review.
RobellS Bank Terrllnal2 Project Pie Oeslgn Consultation Summary Report JanUal, ,0:4 2. Pre-Consultation (JUNE 2011)
Pre-Consultation, held in June 2011 , consulted local communities, stakeholders and the public about the design of the consu ltation program for the Roberts Bank Term inal 2 Project. Specifically, participants were asked how they wanted to be consulted and about the topics they wished to discuss regarding the project.
Th ere were multiple opportu ni ties for stakehold ers to participate in Pre-Consu ltation:
• 73 people attended small group meetings
• 55 feedback forms and 1 written submission were received
Overall, participants indicated interest in the following topics:
• Socio- econom ic topics such as road and rai l traffic, economic benefi ts and jobs
• Project design elements such as the terminal layout, marine traffic, road and rail
• Local and regional area issues such as air quality, safety, greenhouse gases, land use, noise and light
• Infrastructure and port facil ities, including the berth, terminal, shore protection, and road and rail access
For more information about Pre-Consultation, please see the Pre-Consulta tion Summary Report, and the Consideration of Pre-Consultation Input memo, available at: www.portmetrovancouver.com/RBT2.
2 3. Project Definition Consultation (OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2012)
Project Definition Consultation, held from October 22 to November 23,2012, presented a conceptual design for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project and sought input from the community, stakeholders and the public about key impacts, benefits and featu res of the proposed project.
There were mUltiple opportuniti es for stakeholders to participate in Project Definition Consultation
• 175 people attended consultation events > 86 people attended 7 small group meetings > 72 people attended 5 open houses > 17 people participated in community interviews
• 47 feedback forms were received at small group meetings, at open houses, by mail and through the online feedback form > 33 were received online and 14 in hard copy
• 27 written submissions were received through email and mail
Overall, participants indicated interest in the following topics:
• Environmental impacts, including the effects of the project on marine and bird habitat, and terrestria l ecosystems; the impacts on agricultural land, as well as noise, vibration and lighting impacts.
• Road and rail traffic, including increases in truck traffic and truck staging, increases in the number and length of trains, and impacts on air quality.
• Access to technical information, including requests for technical reports, trade-off studies, and detailed environmental study designs.
• Economic forecasts and project need, including the economic justification for the project, including container shipping forecasts.
For more information about Projec t Definition Consultation, please see the Project Definition Consultation Summary Report, and the Project Definition Consultation - Consideration of Consultation Input memo, available at www.portmetrovancouver.com/RBT2.
j Roberts Bdr,» -ermmal 2 t- ~e t P [, Igr ~Jn( Jltdt.'\n Summ~ry Report dfluary Lv A 4. Pre-Design Consultation (OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2013) 4.1 Purpose
From October 7 to November 12, 2013, Port Metro Vancouver conducted Pre-Design Consultation, the third round of Port Metro Vancouver-led public consultation regarding the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Bui lding on community and stakeholder input from previous rounds of consultation, Port Metro Vancouver provided additional details about the conceptual design and presented the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project as it was submitted to provincial and federal regulators in September 2013 to initiate an environmental assessment process.
As part of Pre-Design Consultation, Port Metro Vancouver presented information regarding the following topics:
• Conta iner supply chain and goods movement Information was proVided about the integrated web of suppliers, shippers, intermediaries and service providers who make up the container supply cha in. Additional information about using containers to transport goods and reasons why some containers are transported from the terminal by rail and others are transported from the terminal by truck was also provided.
• Increased demand for containerized trade Information was presented about current demand forecasts that show container traffic is expected to double over the next 10-15 years and nearly triple by 2030.
• Features of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Information was provided about the economic effects of the project and the two major project components: > A marine terminal > Road and rail infrastructure on the Roberts Bank causeway
• Road and rail traffic considerations Information about truck and rail projections for the proposed project was presented, along with information about Port Metro Vancouver's Smart Fleet Trucking Strategy, GPS implementation and Truck Licensing System.
• Environmental assessment process A status update on the environmental assessment process for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project was provided and included information about ongOing field studies at Roberts Bank and surrounding areas.
4.2 Consultation Topics
During Pre· Design Consu ltation, Port Metro Vancouver sought feedback regarding the following topics:
• Habitat mitigation Port Metro Vancouve r is exploring ways to mitigate potential project impacts on fish and wildlife habitat at Roberts Bank. While mitigation of potential project impacts will be determined by regulators through the environmental assessment process, Port Metro Vancouver sought feedback regarding four potential categories of mitigation: > Development of multiple smaller, speCies-specific habitat areas > Restoration and /or protection of a large habitat area > Infrastructure > Community resources
{Refer to page 23 in the Pre-Design Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form.]
4 • Port-related truck traffic improvement The transportation of containers through Port Metro Vancouver terminals is highly complex and involves multiple stakeholders. Port Metro Vancouver is looking at practices that other ports have successfully implemented to improve efficiency and reduce the impact of port-re lated truck traffic on local communities. Port Metro Va ncouve r so ugh t feedback on the followi ng por t-related truck traffic improvemen t strategies : > Infrastructure imp rove ments > Operational improvemen ts > Technological improvements
[Refer to page 26 in the Pre-Design Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form.]
.;;"o • Community legacy benefits e :; Port Metro Vancouver has initiated discussions with local governmen ts and loca l commun ities regarding ~ potential co mmunity legacy benefits that could be provided as part of the Container Capacity Improvement o u" Program. Port Metro Vancouver deve loped a list of potential community legacy benefits under the categories ."..'" of environment, community well-being and recreation, and transportation, and sought feedback regarding '" these options. '"~ "- [Refer to page 29 in the Pre-Design Consultation Discussion Guide and Feedback Form.] -u '0''" ~ N How Input Will Be Used Input rece ived during Pre-Design Consultation is summarized in this report and will be considered, along with technical and financial information, in developing project designs or plans, including environmental mitigation plans.
A Consideration of Consultation Input memo will also be produced, showing how input was considered in refining proj ect desi gns or in mitigation and compensa tion plans.
4.3 Consultation Participation
There we re a total of 324 participant interactions as part of Pre-Design Consultation:
• 196 people attended consultation events > 100 people attended 6 small group meetings >. 96 people attended 5 open houses
• 84 feedback forms we re received at small group meeti ngs, at open houses, by mail and through the online feedback form > 63 were received onli ne and 21 in hard copy
• 44 submissions were received through email and mail
Some people may have participated through multiple consultation events or feedback methods.
5 Roherts Bank Terminal 2 P,oje' I Pre-Des'gn C10,,,llal,on Summa" Report Jan, 'ry Ill~ 4.4 Consultation Methods
4.4.1 Discussion Guide and Feedback Form
A Discussion Guide and Feedback Form explained the purpose and scope of Pre-Design Consultation and included a feedback form to gather input. This document was used in meetings with local government staff, stakeholders and the public and was available, along with an online version of the feedback form. on the Roberts Bank Termina l 2 Project website at portmetrovancouver.com/RBT2 . Results from th e feedback form can be found on pages 15-29 of this report.
A copy of the Discussion Guide and Feedback Form can be found in Appendix 1.
4.4.2 Online Consultation
All consu ltation materials were available on the project website, including an online version of the feedback form that could be submitted directly from the websi te. Of the 84 feedback forms that were received, 63 were completed online.
4.4.3 Notice of Opportunities to Participate in Consultation
Notice of opportunities to participate in Pre-Design Consultation for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project was provided through the following:
• Invitation and Reminder Em ails: More than 3,400 emails were sent to invite people to attend, or remind people about, small group meetings and open houses.
• Reminder Phone Calls: More than 1,400 phone ca lls were made in follow-up to the email invita tions. inviting or reminding people about meetings and open houses.
• Advertising: A newspaper ad ran a total of 30 times in the following newspapers inviting members of the public to attend small group meetings and open houses, and to participate in on line consultation: > Delta Optimist (October 4, 11, 16, 18,23 and 25) > Langley Advance (October 3, 15 and 17) > Langley Times (October 3, 10, 17 and 24) > Richmond Review (October 4,9, 11 and 16) > Richmond News (October 4, 11 and 16) > South Delta Leader (September 27, Oc tober 4, 11, 18 and 25) > Surrey Leader (October 3 and 10) > Surrey Now (October 3, 10 and 15)
• A fo ur-page newspaper insert, produced by Port Metro Vancouver, also appeared in the following publications: > Surrey Now (October 8) > Langley Advance (October 8) > Delta Optimist (October 9)
• A guest editorial written by Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. was published in the Delta Optimist (September 13, 2013 ).
• Twitter: A series of tweets were sent from the Port Metro Vancouver twitter account (@ PortMetroVan) providing notification of opportunities to participate in consu ltation, including small group meetings, open houses and the online feedback form. Twelve tweets were made to 4,700+ followers between October 8 and November 8, 2013.
Notification samples can be found in Appendix 2.
6 4.4.4 Small Group Meetings
A total of 100 people attended 6 small group meetings as part of Pre-Design Consultation
A Kirk & Co. faci litator and meeting recorder attended the small group meetings along with members of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project team. At each meeting, participants were provided with a copy of the Discussion Gu ide and Feedback Form, and project staff presented the information in the guide, focusi ng on the consultation topics. Participants were invited to provide comments and ask questions. Key themes from each of the small group meetings are summarized in this report, beginning on page 9.
4.4.4.1 Additional Meetings
During the consultation period, Port Metro Vancouver participated in two additional meetings wi th key stakeholders and local governments, where Pre -Desi gn Consultation for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project was discussed. These meetings included:
• Port Metro Vancouver/Local Government Elected Roundtable (October 8, 2013)
• Port Community Liaison Committee (October 26, 2013) -u '0''" .t N SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
Local Government a.m. - p. m. Elected Roundtable' Tuesday. October 8 10:00 12:00 Corporation 01 Delta Municipal Hall Port Community Liaison 2:00 p. m. - 4: 00 p.m. Committee 3 Saturday. October 26 Coast Tsawwassen Inn
I The proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project's local Government Elected Roundtable is an information-sharing committee that provides a fClum for Port Metro Vancouver and elected offiCials to share information and discuss community interests, issues and benefits related 10 the project. For more in formation about this group, please visit: www.robertsbanklerminaI2. (om/consult3tion/Jocal-government -elected -roundtablel ) For more information about (he Port Community liaison Committee. please visit: www.portmetrovancouver.com /en/communityICommuni tyliaisonComminees/PCLC .aspx
7 Robelt; Bank Terminal 2 P oJect I Pre-De"gn Call "Itdlion Summary Report January ILl·) 4.4.5 Open Houses
96 people attended 5 open houses
The Discussion Guide and Feedback Form was provided to all attendees at the open houses and display boards summarizing the consultation materials were set up around the room. Project team members circulated the room and engaged attendees in one·on·one and small group discussions.
OPEN HOUSES AREA OATE TIME LOCATION Richmond Wednesday, October 16 I 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. UBC Boathouse Surrey Thursday, October 17 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. I Surrey Arts Centre Langley Tuesday, October 22 5:00 p.m. - B:OO p.m. Coast HOlel & Convention Centre Delta I Thursday, October 24 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Delta Town & Country Inn Delta Saturday, October 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Coast Tsawwassen Inn
8 5. Key Results
5.1 Key Theme Summary from Small Group Meetings
Wh ile many comments and questions were heard in each of the sma ll group meetings, the following represents a summary of the most frequently mentioned key themes at the six small group meetings and the two additional meetings held as part of Pre· Design Consultation.
It is important to note that this key theme summary represents a qualitative analysis of sma ll group meeting notes, . as opposed to the quantitative analysis of feedback forms noted elsewhere in this report.
• Road and rail traffic (a key theme at 7 meetings): Participants expressed concerns regarding the local impacts of increased truck and train traffic as a result of the proposed project, including increased congestion, air pollution and noise impacts. There were also questions raised about whether or not existing transportation infrastructure could accommodate an increase in traffic and whether there were ways to put more containers directly onto tra ins.
• Scope and nature of the environmental assessment (a key theme at 6 meetings): Participants were interested in understanding the scope and nature of the environmental assessment, including an assessment of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the proposed project. Some participants also wanted more information and cla rification about the Canadian Environme ntal Assessment Age ncy's public comme nt period on the Projec t Description.
• Alternatives to the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (a key theme at 5 meetings): Participants expressed concerns that alternatives to the project have not been adequately considered and that t! ~ options for increasing container capacity on Canada 's West Coast should be focused on Prince Rupert and .c o '" Fraser Surrey Docks, and on creating efficiency improvements at existing container terminals within Port Metro Vancouver's jurisdiction. Several participants also questioned whether the removal of the George Massey Tunnel would allow more and larger container ships to access Fraser Surrey Docks.
• Habitat banking (a key theme at 4 meetings): Some participants raised questions about Port Metro Vancouver's Habitat Banking Program and the manner in which the Program could be used to mitigate the impacts of the proposed Roberts Ba nk Terminal 2 Project. The re was also the suggestion that Por t Metro Vancouver consu lt with local naturalists and environmental groups to learn about their preferences regarding habitat mitigation and enhancement projects.
• Project justification and rationale (a key theme at 4 meetings): Participants expressed skepticism regarding the val idity of Port Metro Vancouver's container traffic forecast and req uested more informa tion about the forecast data and the business case for the project.
• Environmental impacts (a key theme at 3 meetings): Participants expressed concerns about the environmental impacts of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project on the Fraser River estuary, pa rticu larly related to bird and fish species in the area, and suggested that Port Metro Vancouver consider opportunities to preserve and showcase the natural environment at Roberts Bank.
9 Rohem Bank Te'''llnal, Project Pre Ceslgr (onsultaun" Summarv Repol! anual) 201. 5.2 Key Themes from Small Group Meetings
The following are key themes from each of the six small group meetings and the two additional meetings held as part of Pre· Design Consultation. Meetings are listed in chronological order.
Notes from the small group meetings can be found in Appendix 3.
1. Local Government Elected Roundtable Meeting: Tuesday, October 8,2013 -10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m .
• Mayors, Councillors and Tsawwassen First Nation representatives expressed concerns on behalf of the public about air quality and inquired about the inclusion of a health assessment as part of the environmental assessment for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
• Mayors, Councillors and Tsawwassen First Nation representatives commended Port Metro Vancouver's continuing efforts to manage port· related truck traffic.
• Mayors, Councillors and Tsawwassen First Nation representatives requested that the cumulative effects assessment should include all projects related to the Fraser River and the Georgia Strait.
• Mayors, Councillors and Tsawwassen First Nation representatives offered to advise their councils and the public about the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Pre· Design Consultation program occurring in October and November 2013.
2. Delta Small Group Meeting: Tuesday, October 8,2013 - 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Participants asked for more information regarding Port Metro Vancouver's mandate and responsibilities to the Canadian public.
• Participants expressed skepticism regard ing the validity of Port Metro Vancouver's container tra ffic forecast, and requested more information regarding container traffic and forecast data.
• Pa rticipants expressed concerns that alternatives to the Roberts Bank Term inal 2 Project have not been adequately considered, including Fraser Surrey Docks and the Port of Prince Rupert.
• Participants expressed concerns regarding the scope and nature of the environmental assessment process, particularly as it relates to justification for the project.
• Some participants wanted more information regarding the consequences of not bu ilding the Roberts Bank Termina l 2 Project if the container traffic forecasts are accu rate and the additional capacity is required.
• Participants questioned whether the road and rail network could handle the increased traffic anticipated as part of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
10 3. Langley Small Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. • Participants expressed concerns regarding the local impacts of the growing volume of container trains trave lling through Langley and requested that the effects of this increa sed rail traffic be properly considered in the environmental assessment.
• Participants were interested in understanding the scope of the project and the environmental assessment process. I' • Some participants questioned the relationsh ip between the Port Metro Vancouver-led Pre-Design I' Consultation and the CEA Agency-led public comment period for the Project Description.
.;:;"0 Participants expressed concerns that existing transportation infrastructure would not be able to ~ • => ~ accommodate an increase in rail traffic reSUlting from the proposed Roberts Bank Termi nal 2 Project. "0 u • Par ticipants said that Port Metro Vancouver, as a customer of the rai lways, should be able to do more 'v;"'" to regulate or influence the railways' operational and environmental practices. 0" ii;,'" • Participants expressed concerns regarding the movement of containers loaded with hazardous goods ~ u through their communities. '0" ii;, Participants expressed concerns that the jobs and other economic benefits created during N • ;;; construction and operation of the project might go to workers and companies from outside 'E" British Columbia. ~ I- """m 4. Delta Small Group Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. '"t " • Participants stated that any additional port expansion to meet forecasted growth should be pursued '"0 in Prince Rupert, and not at Roberts Bank. '" • Participants expressed a preference for containers to be transported by rail, as opposed to being transported by truck.
• Participants expressed skepticism regarding Por t Metro Vancou ver's assessment of alternative options to create required container capacity, and inquired as to Fraser Surrey Docks' plans in light of the announcement to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a bridge.
• Participants requested a thorough socio -economic analysis of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project that studies the social impacts of the project, not just the economic impacts.
• Some participants suggested that Port Metro Vancouver consu lt wi th local naturalists and environmental groups regarding habi tat mitigation and enhancement efforts to determine local preferences regarding which habitat projects shou ld be undertaken.
• Some participants suggested tha t Port Metro Vancouver consider opportunities to preserve and showcase the natural environment and wildli fe at Roberts Bank.
i I Roberts Bani. Terminal 2 Ploj~Ll P'e-Design Consultation Summary Repol t Jarual v 21.1~ 5. Surrey Small Group Meeting: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
• Participants questioned the economic benefits of port-related activities in the Lower Mainland, particularly the tax revenue generated by port businesses.
• Participan ts expressed skepticism regard ing the ra ti onale and bus iness case for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
• Pa rticipants suggested that Port Metro Va ncouver pursue other options for increasing container capacity on the Canadian West Coast, including expansion in Prince Rupert and efficiency improvements at existing container terminals within Port Metro Vancouver 's jurisdiction.
• Pa rticipants questioned whether the remova l of the George Massey Tu nnel would allow Fraser Surrey Docks to address additional container capacity requirements in the futu re.
• Participants expressed concerns regarding potential impacts on the Fraser River estuary, particularly with respect to bird and fish species in the area.
• Participants expressed skepticism regarding Port Metro Vancouver's Habi tat Banking Program and the manner in which the Program could be used to mitigate project impacts elsewhere in the region.
6. Richmond Small Group Meeting: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Participants were in terested in information abou t the movement of containers in the Lower Mainland, particularly related to ·the split between truck and train traffic.
• Participan ts questioned Frase r Surrey Docks' future conta iner handling plans in light of the announcement to replace the George Massey Tu nnel with a bridge.
• Participants questioned the relationship between the Port of Prince Rupert and Port Metro Vancouver as it relates to providing additional container capacity.
• Participants expressed skepticism regarding Port Metro Vancouver's Habitat Banking Program and the manner in which the Program cou ld be used to mitigate impacts from the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.
• Participants expressed concerns that the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project would not be subject to an appropria te environmental assessment process.
• Pa rtici pants expressed co ncerns regard ing current noise impacts from truck and train movements to and from ex isting port faci lities, and asked how these impacts could be mitigated by Port Metro Vancouver.
• Participants asked about how short-sea -shipping might be incorporated into the existing container supply chain in the Lower Mainland, as well as into the operations of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
12 7. Vancouver Small Group Meeting : Wednesday, October 16,2013 - 9:00 a.m.-11 :00 a.m.
• Some participants expressed concerns about the environmental impacts of both the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project and other projects being undertaken as part of the Habitat Banking Program.
• Some pa rticipants questioned the container traffic forecast and the rationale for terminal expansion at Roberts Bank instead of in Prince Rupert.
• Some participants asked for information regarding the intermodal split between trucks and trains, and the additional trucking that would be required by the increased container volume from the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. ..,"0 ~ • Some participants questioned the cost of expansion versus optimization of existing facilities within 3 ~ the current footprint. 0 u" • Pa rticipants questioned how the value of habitat improved as part of the Habitat Banking Program .;;;"'" would be assessed and compared to the value of habitat impacted by the project. ~ " .t.. • One participant pointed to the positive effects that are reSUlting from Port Metro Vancouver's ~u initiatives to reduce air quality impacts. ·0~ .t N 8. Port Community liaison Committee Meeting: Saturday, October 26,2013 - 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
.§'"" • Participants questioned why various transloading activities were required to take place in the Lower ~ Mainland, as opposed to their place of origin, which could allow the preservation of agricultural land . ~ " '" • Some participants expressed concern that other economic factors might render the proposed Roberts '"~ :;; Bank Terminal 2 Project unnecessary. .<:> 0 '" • Participants suggested that Port Metro Vancouver consider providing waterfront access at Roberts Bank, including a public boat launch with viewing and washroom facilities.
• Participants questioned whether the proposed design of the project provided sufficient capacity for the anticipated volume of truck traffic travelling to and from the faCility.
• One participant suggested that as part of the project's design, Port Metro Vancouver should consider the provision of facilities for water safety and rescue vessels, such as those used by the Lifeboat Society.
• One participant suggested that Port Metro Vancouver consider potential synergies between the need for sand and material (as part of the construction of the terminal and va rious habitat improvements) with the need to dredge navigation and local channels on the Fraser River.
13 Roberts BanI. Terminal 2 PrujEct I Pre· Design Consultation Summary Report Jdnllar) 2U14 5.3 Feedback Forms
The following are results from the 84 feedback forms received at small group meetings. at open houses, by mail and through the online feedback form. Participants who provided additional comments may have included several themes in their response.
1.0 Habitat Mitigation
Port Metro Vancouver is currently exploring ways to mitigate potential project impacts on fish and wil dlife habitat at Roberts Bank. Whi le mitigation of potential project impacts will be determined by regulators through the environmental assessment process, Port Metro Vancouver is looking for feedback regard ing your level of agreement wi th each of the following categories of mitigation.
1a. Please rate your level of agreement with Port Metro Vancouver pursuing the following mitigation for potential impacts on fish and wildlife habitat at Roberts Bank : Development of multiple smaller, species-specific habitat areas • Each site would be approximately 1-2 hectares, allowing benefits to be realized quickly, given the small size
Agree 43
Disa gree 20
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
STRONGLY SOMEWHAT • NEITHER AGREE • SOMEWHAT • STRONGLY BASE : 173) • AGREE • AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE Additional Comments
Of the 45 pa rticipants who provided additional comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes: • Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (14 mentions) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wild life at Roberts Bank (9) • Proposed mitigation options are too small and/or disconnected (8) • Support for the development of multiple sma ller, species-specific habi tat areas (6) • Concern that a loss of habitat cannot be mitigated (5)
.;:;"0 • Port Metro Vancouver should bridge the causeway or create culverts to allow natural tida l flow (4) ~ • Concerns about environmental impac ts from curren t port activities at Deltaport (3) "~ 0 u" • Need to work collaboratively with local authorities, envi ronmental organizations and stakeholders (3) " 'in'" • Questions regarding the independence and nature of the environmental assessment (3) c'" • Questions regarding the science behind habi tat mitigation (3) ~ 0- ~ Concerns about coa l dust (2) V • '0''" Concerns about the effects of the project on migratory birds (2) ir. • N Skepticism rega rding project rationale, specifically that demand for additional container capacity has been -;;; • '"§ overstated (2) ....'" -'" " CO'" ~ 1:: .0 '"0 '"
1< Rob, IS R nl Tem nal 2 [. r I~ 0 qn ( 'nsl.iitatlon Sumn y Rep t .Ionuary)! J~ lb. Please rate your level of agreement with Port Metro Vancouver pursuing the following mitigation for potential impacts on fish and wildlife habitat at Roberts Bank: Restoration andlor protection of a large habitat area • Site could be larger th an 20 hectares. A natural restoration process allows the ecosystem to balance over time; therefore, benefits may take longer to be realized.
Agree 47
Disagree 13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
STRONGLY SOMEWHAT • NEITHER AGREE • SOMEWHAT • STRONGLY BASE: (n= 71 ) • AGREE • AGREE NOR DI SAGREE DISAGREE DI SAGREE
Additional Comments
Of the 44 participants who provided additional comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes:
• Concern that a loss of habitat cannot be adequately mi tigated (10 mentions) • Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (7) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wi ldlife at Roberts Bank (6) • Support for the restoration and lor protection of a large habitat area (5) • Mitigation opportunities beyond the immediate vicinity of Roberts Bank should be considered (4) • Concerns about environmental impacts from current port activities at Deltaport (3) • Concerns with Por t Metro Vancouver's Habitat Banking Program projects (3) • Proposed mitigation options are too small and lor disconnected (3) • Questions regarding the science behind habitat mitigation (3) • Suggest building a marine conservation area (2) • Port Metro Vancouver should bridge the causeway or crea te culverts to allow natural tidal flow (2) • Provide funding to groups dedicated to protecting or supporting fish, wildlife and lor birds (2)
16 1(. Please rate your level of agreement with Port Metro Vancouver pursuing the following mitigation for potential impacts on fish and wildlife habitat at Roberts Bank: Infrastructure • The construction or funding of an infrastructure project that be nefits fish, wildlife and/or bi rds.
Agree 36
Disagree 21
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
STRONGLY SOMEWHAT . NEITHERAGREE • SO MEWHAT • STRONGLY BASE: (n=72) • AGREE • AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE
Additional Comments
Of the 37 participants who provided additional comments, the followi ng were the most commonly mentioned themes:
• Aga inst the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (10 mentions) • Support for the development of infrastructure projec ts (9) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (8) • Against fish hatcheries/fa rmed fish (7) • Concern that a loss of habitat cannot be adequately mitigated (3) • Wan ted more information before answerin g the question (3) • Suggest building a bird and /or wil dlife san ctuary (2) • Suggest bu ilding a marine conservation area (2) • Concerns about environmental impacts from cu rrent por t activities at Deltaport (2) • Questions regarding the science behind habitat mitigation (2 )
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 PrOjec1 Pre-Deslgr- C nsuhallun Summary ReI' II ,d/lUarl 2 14 ld. Please rate your level of agreement with Port Metro Vancouver pursuing the following mitigation for potential impacts on fish and wildlife habitat at Roberts Bank: Community resources • Providing funding to groups dedicated to protecting or supporting fish, wildlife and/or bi rds, allowing third-party involvement in the deve lopment of habitat mitigation.
Agree 48
Disagree 15
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
STRO NGLY SOMEWHAT • NEITHER AGREE • SOMEWHAT • STRONGLY BASE: (n=72) • AGREE • AGREE NOR DISAGRE E DISAGREE DISAGREE
Additional Comments
Of the 36 participants who provided additional comments, the following were the most common ly mentioned themes:
• Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (10 mentions) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (7) • Provide funding to groups dedicated to protecting or supporting fish, wildlife and /or birds (6) • Agree with providing support to community resources (6) • Need to work collaboratively with local authorities, environmental organizations and stakeholders (5) • Concerns about ongoing costs, governance and responsibili ty for maintaining habitat sites (3) • Concerns about environmental impacts from current port activities at Deltaport (2) • Concerns about th e effects of the project on migratory birds (2) • Concern that a loss of habitat cannot be adequately mitigated (2) • Habitat mitigation is a public relations exercise for Port Metro Vancouver (2) • Habitat mitigation projects should be focused in Delta (2) • Questions regarding the science behind habitat mitigation (2)
18 2.0 Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding habitat mitigation for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
Of the 48 participants who provided additional comments, the fo llowin g were the most commonly mentioned themes: • Agai nst the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (17 mentions) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (13) • Concerns about the effects of the project on migratory bi rds (5) • Concern that a loss of habitat cannot be adequately mitigated (5) .2" ~ • Support for Port Metro Vancouver's habitat mitigation suggestions (4) "~ Concerns about the cumulative effects of the proposed Rober ts Bank Terminal 2 Project and other projects in 0 • u" the area (3) "en .;;; • Concerns about the effects of the project on orcas (3) '" ~ • Concerns about the impacts of the project on human health (3) 0.. '"~ v • Dredged material from dredging projects should be used for habitat projects (3) ·0'" i;. • Habitat mitigation is a public relations exercise for Port Met ro Vancouver (3) N ;;; • Skepticism regarding the rationale for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project , specifically that demand .!: E for additional contain er capac ity has been overstated (3) ~ Concerns about environmental impacts from current port activi ties at Deltaport (2) ~ • " '"'" • Mitigation opportunities beyond the immediate vicinity of Roberts Bank should be considered (2) t! Need to work collaboratively with local authorities, environmental organizations and stakeholders (2) .Q • '"0 a: • Port Metro Vancouver should bridge the causeway or create culverts to allow natural tidal flow (2) • Questions regarding the science behind habitat mitigation (2) • Support for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (2)
jg Rut IS Baril. Termw." L ' e t Pre Ce lor .. on.ultdtl SUITlman'Rrpurt Clllua V /01.:.1 3.0 Port-Related Truck Traffic Improvement
Port Metro Vancouver recogn izes the importance of reduci ng container traffic in local commun ities and is interested in hearing from communities, stakeholders and the public on several port-related truck traffic improvement strategies the Port is investigating.
3a. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, including the South Fraser Perimeter Road and the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program, as well as the replacement for the George Massey Tunnel, are being built, in part, to accommodate and mitigate increases in road and rail traffic from future port developments. In addition, other types of infrastructure (e.g., truck staging areas) could also help reduce the effects of traffic on local communities.
Please indicate any areas where additional infrastructure improvements could be ma de to effectively manage port-related truck traffic.
Of the 62 participants who provided comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes:
• Concerns about traffic congestion (9 mentions) • Aga inst the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (7) • Opposition and concerns regarding replacement of the George Massey Tunnel (6) • Support for Port Metro Vancouver's infrastructure improvement suggestions (5) • Ban trucks during rush hour (4) • Concerns about increased road and rai l traffic (4) • Container truck emissions should be tested randomly and regularly (4) • Port Metro Vancouver should implement short-haul rail or short-sea -sh ipping (for empty and/or loaded containers) (4) • Trucks should be banned from using the George Massey Tunnel (4) • Concerns about air quality, air pollution (3) • Concerns about enforcing trucking regulations and safety (3) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (3) • Have dedicated "port· only" lanes on approach roads to the Roberts Bank terminals (3) • . Undertake additional grade separation projects at several at·grade road/ rai l crossings (those not included in the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program) (3) • Addi tional container capacity should be limited to Prince Rupert (2) • Expand public transit (2) • Skepticism regarding the rationale for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, specifically that demand for additional container capacity has been overstated (2) • All ships should be requi red to use shore power at Roberts Bank (1)
20 • All trucks accessing port fa ci li ties should be requi red to be fuelled by natural gas (1) • Build rail overpasses in farm road areas for farm and emergency service traffic (1) • Concerns about coal dust (1) • Concerns about the impacts of the project on human health (1) • Concerns regarding the independence and nature of the environmental assessment (1) • Contribute funding to pu blic recreationa l amenities at Roberts Ba nk (view in g areas, parking, extension of dikes, public access) (1)
. 0: • Install lane control measures on the Alex Fraser Bridge (1) ..,0 ~ Install sound-deadening berms to control noise from commercial traffic (1) :; • ~ 0: 0 • Increase the number of "pull-out" and rest areas along regional highways for drivers to inspect and U 0: care for their vehicles and themselves (1) .;;;'" '" • Port Metro Vancouver should be responsible for maintaining existing road infrastructure used by container trucks (1) "~ 0.. • Port Metro Va ncouver should contribute financially to replacing the George Massey Tunnel (1) ~ u ·0'" • Port Metro Va ncouver should contribute funding to health services or health research (1) 0: N • River Road west from 32nd Avenue to Ladner city centre must be improved /widened (1) -;;; 0: ·E • Suggest increasing the radius of highway curves on Highway 1 and Highway 5 to allow the use of ~ tandem 53-foot containers (1) -" 0: Suggest building a boat la unch (1) '" • '"~ ~ • Support for the developmen t of an inland te rminal in Ashcroft (1) .c'" 0 Suggest extendinglimproving the dike to accommodate both bike and pedestrian traffic (1) '" • • Trucks shou ld be banned from using residential roads (1) • Truck s should use the Pattullo Br idge (1) • Upgrade South Fraser Perimeter Road intersections from traffic lights to interchanges (1)
21 Robelt Bank Telmlllal 2 PI0)eCt P't DE '9' ll'nsultatiOl Summary RepDlt I Janudrv)' l' 3b. OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS (extending hours of terminal operations, reducing the number of empty truck trips) would: spread port-related truck trips across more hours of the day, result in fewer trucks on local roads during peak traffic periods, and reduce environmental impact.
Please indicate any interests. issues or cons iderations you may have with operational improvements to effectively manage port-related truck traffic.
Of the 61 participants who provided comments. the following were the .most commonly mentioned themes:
• Support for Port Metro Vancouver's operational improvement suggestions (28 mentions) • Ban trucks during rush hour (11) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise. light pollution) (8) • Opposed to operational improvement suggestions (5) • Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (4) • Concerns about traffic congestion (4) • Concerns about air quality, air pollution (3) • All trucks accessing port faci lities should be required to be fuelled by natural gas (2) • Concerns about enforcing trucking regulations and safety (2) • Containers should be moved by rail, not trucks (2) • Trucks should be banned from using the George Massey Tunnel (2) • Additional container capacity should be limited to Prince Rupert (1) • All sh ips should be required to use shore power at Roberts Bank (1) • An assessment of the increase in truck traffic to warehouses and transload facilities should be completed as part of the project (1) • Concerns about coal dust (1) • Concerns about environmental impacts from current port activities at Deltaport (1) • Concerns about the impacts of the project on human health (1) • Container truck emissions should be tested randomly and regularly (1) • Contribute funding to public recreational amenities at Roberts Bank (viewing areas, parking, extension of dikes, public access) (1) • Have dedicated "port-only" lanes on approach roads to the Roberts Bank terminals (1) • Opposition and concerns regarding replacement of the George Massey Tunnel (1) • Railway companies and trucking companies should be taxed by municipalities (1) • Suggest building a boat launch (1) • Support for the development of an inland terminal in Ashcroft (1) • Undertake additional grade separation projects at several at-grade road /rail crossings (those not included in the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program) (1) • Wanted more information before answering the question (1)
'2 3c. TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS (Common Data Interface information exchange system) would : improve efficiency and productivity and reduce congestion at terminal gates, improve trip planning for truck drivers, and improve the coordination of double-ended trips.
Please indicate any interests, issues or considerations you may have with technological improvements to effectively manage port-related truck traffic.
Of the 51 participants who provided comments, the following were the most common ly mentioned themes:
• Support for Port Metro Vancouver's technological improvement suggestions (28 mentions) • Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (7) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (4) • Ban trucks during rush hour (3) • Concerns about air quality, ai r po llution (3) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (3) • Concerns about traffic congestion (3) • Concerns about enforcing trucking regulations and safety (2) • Suggest implementing a warning system of road /rail traffic conditions (2) • All ships should be requi red to use shore power at Roberts Bank (1) • Concerns about coa l dust (1) • Concerns about environmental impacts from current port activities at Deltaport (1) • Concerns about the impacts of the project on human health (1) • Concerns with Port Metro Vancouver's previous mitigation efforts (1) • Container truck emissions should be tested randomly and regularly (1) • Contribute funding to public recreational amenities at Roberts Bank (viewing areas, parking, extension of dikes, public access) (1) • Suggest creati ng habitat for raptors at Roberts Bank (1) • Trucks should be banned from using the George Massey Tunnel (1)
23 Robelts Bank Telrninal2 Pioieci I Pie De;lqn Consultalion Summary Repoll January 2014 4.0 Community Legacy Benefits
Port Metro Vancouver has developed a list of potential community legacy benefits under the categories of environment. community well -being and recreation, and transportation, and would like your feedback regarding some of these ideas.
4a . ENVIRONMENT: Please rank the following potential community legacy benefit ideas in order from 1 to 3, with 1 being most preferred and 3 being least preferred.
RANK ORDER OF LEGACY BENEFIT IDEAS RANKED FIRST RANKED SECOND RANKED THIRD Contribution s to existi ng community projects benefiting 44% 44% 12% fish, wildlife or birds through partnerships with community organizations' Contributions to local environmental programs 44% 40% 16% (e.g., additional air quality monitoring stations, marine centre) Contributions to public amenities (e.g., bird viewing platform) 12% 16% 72 % Base: Th ose ranking all three (n=43j
Additional Comments
Of the 45 participants who provided additional comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes:
• Aga inst the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (13 mentions) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish , birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (8) • Concern regarding commu nity legacy benefi ts and the perception of bribery (8) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (4) • Contribute funding to public recreational amenities at Roberts Bank (viewing areas, parking, extension of dikes, public access) (4) • Support for Port Metro Vancouver's community legacy benefit suggestions related to the environment (4) • Concerns about air quality, air po llution (3) • Concerns about the effects of the project on migratory birds (3) • Concerns about coal dust (2) • Concerns abou t increased road and ra il traffic (2) • Port Metro Vancouver should contribute funding to hea lth services or health research (2) • Suggest dredging secondary channels in Ladner to prevent silting (2)
• Over and above any contribu tions tha t would be provided as part of habitat mitigation. 4b. COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AND RECREATION: Please rank the following potential community legacy benefit ideas in order from 1 to 3, with 1 being most preferred and 3 being least preferred.
RANK ORDER OF LEGACY BENEFIT IDEAS' RANKED FIRST RANKED SECOND RANKED THIRD Contributions to health care organizations (e.g., hospilals, 48 % 23% 30% hospital foundations, hospice societies) Contributions to outdoor recreation amenities (e.g., new boat 43% 35% 23% ..,"o launch /dock faCility, upgrades to Brunswick Point Trail or Great Blue :;! "5 Heron Way Trail) ~ o Contributions to recreation amenities (e.g., improvements to 10% 43 % 48% u" existing sports fi elds, donations of cl assroom/sports equipment to en .;;;" community centre s/schools) o.. Base: Those ranking all three (n =40) ~ 0..
Additional Comments
Of the 48 participants who provided additional comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes:
• Concerns regard ing community legacy benefits and the perception of bribery (10 mentions) • Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (9) • Concerns about air quality, air pollution (5) • Contribute funding to public recreational amenities at Roberts Bank (viewing areas, parking, extension of dikes, public access) (5) • Support for Port Metro Vancouver's community legacy benefit suggestions related to community well -bei ng and recreation (5) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (4) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (4) • Suggest building a boat launch (4) • Port Metro Vancouve r should co ntribute fund ing to health services or heal th research (3) • Suggest dredging secondary channels in Ladner to prevent silting (3) • Support for the proposed Roberts Bank Term in al 2 Project (3) • Concerns abou t coal dust (2) • Concerns about increased road and rai l traffic (2) • Concerns with Port Metro Vancouver's previous mitigation efforts (2) • Contribute to cycling infrastructure including bike lanes (2)
~ TO lals may nOi add up to 100 due to rounding.
qn ( ",ultailon SUmmdr) ReI' I Illuary 2 lJ 4c. TRANSPORTATION: Please rank the following potential community legacy benefit ideas in order from 1 to 3, with 1 being most preferred and 3 being least preferred.
RANK ORDER OF LEGACY BENEFIT IDEAS6 RANKED fiRST RANKED SECOND RANKED THIRD Contributions to local road infrastructure 63 % 14% 23% Contributions to car-share or carpool infrastructure 21% 47% 33% (e.g., car-share or carpool program) Contributions to cycl ing infrastructure or opportunities 16% 40% 44 % (e.g. , bike-share program) Base: Those ranking all three (n =43)
Additional Comments
Of the 38 participants who provided additional co mments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes:
• Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (8 mentions) • Contri bute to cycling infrastructure, including bike lanes (6) • Concerns rega rding comm unity legacy benefits and the perception of bribery (5) • Support for Port Metro Vanco uve r's comm unity legacy benefit suggestions related to transportation (5) • Contribute funding to imp rove traffic flow (build roundabouts, introduce congestion pricing, traffic signal spacing /timing /programming) (4) • Expand public transit (3) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (2) • Concerns abou t tra ffic congestion (2) • Concerns with Port Metro Vancouve r's previous mitigation effort s (2) • Co ntribute fund in g to a ca r-sha re program in South Delta (2) • Port Metro Va ncouver should be responsib le for maintaining existing road infrastructure used by contai ner trucks (2)
6 Totals may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
26 4d . Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding Community legacy Benefits.
Of the 35 participants who provided additional comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes: • Against the proposed Roberts Bank Te rminal 2 Project (7 mentions) • Concerns about air quality, air pollution (4) ..,"0 • Suggest dredging secondary channels in Ladner to prevent silti ng (4) !!! "5 • Support for Port Metro Vancouver's community legacy benefit suggestions (4) ~ 0 u" • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (3) .;;;'"" 0'" • Concerns about coal dust (2) i;. ~" • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (2) u ·0'" Concerns regarding community legacy benefits and the perception of bribery (2) i;. • N 0; • Contribute funding to public recreational amenities at Roberts Bank (viewing areas, parking, extension ·"e of dikes, public access) (2) 0; >- -" "~ '"tl 0; 0 ""0:
27 Robelts Bank Terminal 2 Ploject Pie-DE Ign Consultauon Summary Report I lanuar\' 2014 5.0 Additional Comments
Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding any aspect of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
Of the 59 participants who provided additional comments, the following were the most commonly mentioned themes. It sho uld be noted that each response may have included more than one theme.
• Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (19 mentions) • Skepticism regarding the rationale for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, specifically that demand for additional container capacity has been overstated (14) • Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (13) • Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (11) • Support for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (9) • Concerns about air quality, air pollution (8) • Additional container capacity should be limited to Prince Rupert (6) • Concerns about the effects of the project on migratory birds (6) • Concerns about the effects of the project on sedimentation and water flow (6) • Concerns about increased road and rail traffic (5) • Resolve the current inefficiencies at Deltaport before expanding with a new terminal (5) • All ships should be required to use shore power at Roberts Bank (4) • Concerns about the effects of the project on orcas (4) • Opposition and concerns regarding replacement of the George Massey Tunnel (4) • Concerns about the impacts of the project on human health (3) • Concerns regarding the independence and nature of the environmental assessment (3) • Concern that a loss of habitat can not be adequately mitigated (3) • Port Metro Vancouver should bridge the causeway or create culverts to allow natural tidal flow (3) • Positive comments regarding the consultation process (3) • A health impact assessment should be completed (2) • Concerns about coal dust (2) • Concerns about the geographic boundaries of the effects assessment (2) • Concerns about the impacts of the project on biofilm (2) • Concerns about traffic congestion (2) • Concerns with Port Metro Vancouver's previous mitigation efforts (2) • Port expansion should occur elsewhere in Port Metro Van'couver's jurisdiction (2) • Suggest dredging secondary channels in Ladner to prevent silting (2) • Support for the development of an inland termina l in Ashcroft (2)
'8 5.4 Open-Ended Submissions
In addition to comments on feedback forms, open-ended feedback was also received through 44 submissions. Within the 44 submissions, the following were the most commonly mentioned theme s. It shou ld be noted that a submission may have included more than one theme.
0 Concerns about the potential environmental impact of the project on fish, birds and wildlife at Roberts Bank (24 mentions)
0 Against the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (14)
0 Skepticism regard ing the rationale for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2Project, specifically that demand for additional containe r capacity has been overstated (14) c 0 .., 0 Additional container capacity should be lim ited to Pri nce Rupert (13) ~ 0 ~ Concerns about the effects of the project on migratory birds (12) "c 0 u 0 Concerns about the effects of the project on orcas (12) c .;;; '" 0 Concerns about air quality, air pollution (11) 0'" .;, 0 Concerns about quality of life impacts (noise, light pollution) (11) i;. u 0 Concerns about increased road and rai l traffic (10) .-'"e- 0 0- Opposition and concerns regard ing replacement of the George Massey Tunnel (9) N 0 Concerns about the effects of the project on sedimenta tion and water flow (8) ...: E 0 Concerns about the impacts of the project on biofilm (7) ~ .., 0 Concerns about traffic congestion (7) C ~ 0 Concerns about coal dust (4) '"~ :;; .0 0 Port expansion should occur elsewhere in Port Metro Vancouver's jurisdiction (4) a:0 0 Resolve the current inefficiencies at Deltaport before expanding with a new terminal (4)
0 Support for Port Metro Vanco uver's port-related truck traffic improvement suggestions (4)
0 Concern that a loss of habitat cannot be adequately mitigated (3)
0 Support for the development of an inland terrnina l in Ashcroft (3)
0 Support for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (3)
0 Concerns about the impacts of the project on the human population (2)
0 Concerns wi th Port Metro Vancouver's Habitat Banking Program projects (2)
0 Port Metro Vancouver should bridge th e causeway or create culverts to allow natural tidal flow (2)
0 Request to bury the power lines on the Roberts Bank causeway (2)
0 Suggest building a boat la unch (2)
0 Suggest a park·and·ride or shuttle service for Deltaport and new terminal employees (2)
0 Suggest extendinglimproving the dike to accommodate both bike and pedestrian traffic (2)
0 Undertake additional grade separation projects at several at-grade road lrail crossings (those not included in the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program) (2)
2q Robells Bwk Tf n na12 P lert n, Ct. I r 10n tdlior Summary Re~- It dnUdry 1 1~ Kirk&Co. MUSTEL GROUP MARKEl RESEARCH 838 PORT METRO vancouver ...... " ..,.,""" m t:p ...... February 10, 2014 N o~ DELIVERY BY COURIER ...... o Mayor Lois Jackson and Members of Council w c/o City Clerk TYPE ~tJ~ $gWA- Corporation of Delta DEPT m Dear Mayor Jackson and Members of Council: =~fv1'fj 0( Ph c94(l f E:t-£(_:1;1U;10 IU>r U-'\ Re: Final Consultation for Port Metro Vancouver's Draft Land Use Plan Following two years of staff work and consultation with a diverse range of stakeholders, customers, the public, First Nations and municipalities, Port Metro Vancouver is now embarking on the final phase of consultation on the Port's Land Use Plan update_ The public consultation period is beginning on February 10 and runs through to April 13, 2014. The purpose of the consultation is to seek feedback on: • The consolidated draft Land Use Plan document; • Updated land and water designations in each of seven planning areas; • Implementation measures that will help ensure the Plan remains relevant and to track progress in achieving the established objectives. We have now posted the consultation materials online at www.porttalk_ca / landuseplan _ This includes: The consolidated draft Land Use Plan document Interactive online map of proposed designations on which you can place your comments Discussion guide Online feedback form Schedule and registration details for webinars and discussion sessions Thank you for your participation to date. We sincerely appreciate the input we have received from your municipality and that of other participants. We are confident that the draft Land Use Plan appropriately reflects this input and look forward to receiving all remaining comments before finalizing and beginning to implement the Plan_ As always, we welcome the opportunity to meet with staff or Council in order to discuss the Plan in more detail. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to arrange a meeting or presentation. Staff will be meeting with PMV to discuss the draft Land Use Plan and will be .. ./2 reporting back to Council on this issue. 100 The POinte, 999 Canada Place, Va ncouver, B.C. Ca nada V6C 3T4 ------1 portmetrovancouver_com 100 The POinte, 999 Canada Pla ce, Va ncouver, C.-B. Canada V6C 3T4 Canada Mayor Jackson and Members of Council Page 2 February 10, 2014 If you have any questions about the draft Plan, please contact Greg Yeomans, Manager of Planning at [email protected] or 604.665.9384. Yours truly, PORT METRO VANCOUVER Robin Silvester President and Chief Executive Officer Encls: Draft Land Use Plan Discussion Guide Frequently Asked Questions cc: George Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporation of Delta Frequently Asked Questions: PORT METRO Land Use Plan Update vancouver February 2014 GENERAL What is the Land Use Plan? The Land Use Plan is a living document and decision framework to manage the growth and development of port land and waters for the next 15-20 years. The Plan identifies the types of uses that are appropriate on both land and water within the Port's jurisdiction while being adaptable to business needs, market trends and emerging issues. Implementing the Plan will preserve the long-term prosperity of the Port and its surrounding communities. Why is the Land Use Plan important to me? If you live or work in Greater Vancouver, chances are you or someone you know makes a living directly or indirectly from port activity. You might also live or work near port lands, or visit one of many port-managed recreation or conservation areas. With forecasted growth in trade, we need a framework to make decisions about how to best use port lands and waters to ensure that we manage this growth in a SOCially, environmentally and economically responsible manner. The Land Use Plan will do just that. The Plan will also help port tenants and customers make decisions about how to expand, provide clarity for the communities in which we operate and demonstrate the Port's commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship as we manage our growth. It will also be a tool to facilitate coordination of land use and transportation planning with external agencies. Why does the Land Use Plan need to be updated? In accordance with the Canadian Government and the Canada Marine Act, Port Metro Vancouver must have a Land Use Plan. Our current Land Use Plan is a combination of three different and sometimes inconsistent plans from the former Fraser River, North Fraser and Vancouver Port Authorities, which amalgamated in 2008. We need an updated Plan that addresses where we are today and the antiCipated future we identified in the Port 2050 process. Please visit www.portmetrovancouver.com/port2050 for more information How is the Land Use Plan related to port growth? Port Metro Vancouver's core mandate is to faCilitate Canadian trade. As Canada's economy grows in the years ahead, the Port will need to accommodate increased trade, both in exporting Canadian commodities and importing goods to meet increasing consumer demand. We antiCipate growth, and this might mean intensifying use of our existing lands and potentially acquiring new lands for port operations. The Land Use Plan will help us plan ahead to ensure we have the capacity to grow sustainability. Is the Land Use Plan the same as a zoning bylaw? The Land Use Plan is less specific than a zoning bylaw. It identifies appropriate types of uses for port lands and water but does not include specific development criteria such as the location of buildings or how big lots should be. The Land Use Plan identifies a range of uses that would be appropriate to develop on any given parcel of land. Are all port projects subject to an environmental assessment? We strive to ensure that new development meets applicable standards and minimizes impacts on adjacent tenants, co mmunities, and the environment. To effectively manage this responsibility, we administer a Project Review Process that involves both a Planning Review and an Environmental Assessment Procedure that applies to all development activities on land, water and air space we administer, regardless of whether or not the scope of the project triggers a federa l review under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012. Some projects, such as those with in-water works, which could impact riparian areas and marine environments, are regularly referred for review by agencies such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Province and Metro Vancouver. For more information on the Project Review Process, please visit our website at www.portmetrovancouver.com and follow the links to " Projects & Planning" and "Proj ect Review Process and Permits". GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICY DIRECTIONS How did you develop the Land Use Plan's five Goals, Objectives and Policy Directions? Over the past two years, we've worked with local governments, agencies, customers, stakehold ers, the public and First Nations to gather information, identifying top priorities and concerns. We considered this input along with our own research into best practices and our vision and mandate to develop the draft Goals, Objectives, and Po licy Directions that will guide the new Land Use Plan. In spring 2012, we held a series of workshops to gather input. In fall 2012, we held follow up workshops to present and seek feedback on draft goals, objectives and policy directions and also conducted an on line survey on Port Tal k. Results of these co nsultations are available at www.porttalk.ca/landuseplan (see "Information Centre"). During 2013, we worked to refine everything, including creating a new goal about communication and engagement. For more information about this process, participate in ou r webinar on February 18 or view the results, which will be available the next day. To register for this webinar please go to www.porttalk.ca/landuseplan. What's the difference between a goal, an objective, and a policy? • A goal is a broad statement of what is to be accomplished and clarifies the "ends" that the organization is aiming to achieve. • An objective also is a statement of what is to be accomplished but at a greater level of detail than the goal. • A policy direction describes the action we will take to accomplish the goals and objectives. They are the " means" to achieve the "ends" described in the goals and objectives. Wh ile we've grouped po licy directions under specific goals and objectives, the actions they desc ribe can affect more than one goal. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS What is the purpose of designations? Land use and water use deSignations provide guidelines on what uses are - and aren't - allowed in a certain area. They are essential for managing land responS ibly, and provide clarity on lo ng-term development. 2 The designations are important because they provide consistency and understanding on how land and water can be used, ensuring that potential for growth, sustainability, and safety can be enjoyed both today and in the future. Examples of designations include Port Terminal, Industrial, Commercial, Recreation, and Recreation. Are there Protected Areas within the land and water use planning areas? If so, where? Conservation areas have been identified throughout the Port's jurisdiction. In fact, a number of the changes we've made are to advance conservation in areas that are adjacent to conservation or recreational sites. Most of the existing designations also allow for conservation as a "conditional use" under the right circumstances. Is there adequate industrial land available in the region to meet trade requirements today and in the future? Protection of land that supports and creates jobs must be a top priority. We know that the industrial land supply could be exhausted in as little as 20 years. Over the past 30 years, the Lower Ma,inland has lost 3,000 hectares of industrial land. There is an u'rgent need to begin a process that will address the industrial land shortage by protecting the supply of industrial land for future generations and making the best use of the lands we have. Is it true that Port Metro Vancouver is not renewing the head lease with the Province of Be for water lots along parts of the Fraser River? Yes. Port Metro Vancouver has managed provincially owned water for the past 35 years. This included management of approximately 360 individual tenures including log storage, marinas, and float homes. Our agreement with the Province expires at the end of 2014, when responsibility will transfer to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (www.gov.bc.ca/for). The Port will continue to administer a small section of Fraser River foreshore within federal jurisdiction and will maintain responsibility for upland areas. Port Metro Vancouver's decision not to renew this lease agreement was based on our core goals: promoting, protecting and facilitating international trade. All existing tenants have been notified of this change. Will the Port consider the future use of agricultural land as part of the Land Use Plan? Yes. Through the designation of Special Study Areas, the Land Use Plan identifies a small number of areas where agriculture can take place on lands we own. The Port respects the importance of agricultural land in our region and we invite your feedback during the consultation so that your views are considered. To find out about the consultation and how to participate, please visit our "How to Participate" page at www.porttalk.ca/ la nd usepla n. What is a Special Study Area? We have designated five properties as Special Study Areas. This means that these areas require additional study, consultation and planning to determine their future use through a Land Use Plan amendment. We need to gather more information and conduct more consultation before we can make an informed decision. Until further analysis is completed, the current use remains unchanged. 3 CONSULTATION What consultation has been done to date? Since the Land Use Plan project began two years ago, the Port has conducted twelve workshops, six open houses, three First Nations workshops, numerous meetings with va ri ous agencies and two online feedback forms available on PortTalk. This final round of co nsultation (February 10 through April 13, 2014) includes three discussion sessions, an online feedback form and an interactive mapping tool to seek input. To register for a discussion session, view the co nsultation materials or participate in background information webinars, please visit our " How to Participate" page at www.porttalk.ca/la nduseplan . How will my input affect the final outcome? Your input will help Port Metro Vancouver finalize the Land Use Plan, which we will use to make decisions about the lands and waters we manage over the next 15 to 20 years. The Land Use Plan provides a framework for decisions li ke the types of activities that can take place, where industrial growth happens, and how to manage recreation and conservation lands. In finalizing the Plan, Port Metro Vancouver wi ll carefully consider·all feedback received during the consu ltation, appropriately balancing differing perspectives in the context of our mandate to facilitate the growth of trade for the benefit of all Canadians. I won't be able to attend your events. How do I provide input? All consultation materials including the discussion guide, interactive mapping tool and feedback are available online at www.porttalk.ca/landuseplan IMPLEMENTATION How were the implementation measures developed? We will work with terminal operators, tenants, customers, municipalities, First Nations, regional and senior government agencies, transportation service providers, neighbourhoods and individuals to assist in putting the Land Use Plan into action. Implementation Measures are identified in the Plan. What is the role of Port Metro Vancouver in implementing the Land Use Plan? The Port wi ll take a leading role in managing port growth responsibly, and preparing the port community for the future so that together we may adapt to new challenges and seize the potential of new opportunities that wil l inevitably arise. Will the Land Use Plan address operational issues like noise and traffic? The Land Use Plan identifies policies related to these matters. Specifically, Goal 4 and Objective 4.3 speak to minimizing the impacts from port operations and development on local communities and First Nations. Port Metro Vancouver is also addressing operational issues through ongoing initiatives such as the North Shore Rail Steering Committee, Truck Traffic Pilot Program, and the Community Complaints Line. Participate in the consultation at www.porttalk.ca/landuseplan and tell us what you think about our proposed implementation measures in this area . 4 Where can I get information on active Port development projects? You can browse www.Dorttalk.ca to find up-to-date information on Port projects, or visit our website at www.portmetrovancouver.com and follow the links to "Projects & Planning" and "Ongoing Projects". How will I know if my development is in accordance with the new Land Use Plan? If you are considering a development project on Port land or water, please read the Land Use Plan, review the Projects & Planning section of our website by visiting www.portmetrovancouver.com and follow the links to " Projects and Planning" and " Project review and permits". Then contact our Planning and Development Department on (604) 665-9047. You can email general questions to [email protected] 5 839 Clerks From: Joslyn Young [[email protected]} Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 11:48 AM To: Joslyn Young Subject: LMLGA - resolutions, nominations, AGM Attachments: 20 14 LMLGA Resolution Notice.pd f; 2014 LMLGA Call for Nominations.pdf Dear LMLG A member loca l government: Ple ase see the attached documents, which should be distributed to your Mayor/Council; Chair/80ard: • Reso lutions Notice • Ca ll for Nominations Conference registration is now open at: http://www. lmlga.calpages/events.php Josly n Young Executive & Assoc iat ion Services Coordinator UBCM & LMLGA 604-270-8226, Ext. 103 Jyoung @ubcm.ca 60 - 10551 5hellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 Resolutions must be considered and endorsed by LMLGA before going to UBCM. The deadline for submission of resolutions to LMLGA is March 21, 2014. Delta's resolutions will be coordinated through the Human Resources and Corporate Planning department. 1 LMLGA LOWER MAINLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION TO: Mayor/Chair; Council/Board FROM: Chair Patricia Heintzman, LMLGA President DATE: February 7, 2014 (5 pages total) RE: 2014 RESOLUTIONS - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Please include the following information on your next meeting agenda. The LMLGA Conference and AGM will be held on May 7 - 9, 2014 in Whistler and we are now accepting resolutions from the membership. The deadline for receipt of your resolutions is Friday, March 21. We encourage LMLGA members to submit their resolutions to the LMLGA for debate, rather than submitting them to UBCM. This is also the process preferred by UBCM. LMLGA-endorsed resolutions on province-wide issues are submitted automatically to UBCM for consideration at the UBCM Convention. Resolutions received from the LMLGA, and supported by our membership as a whole, tend to hold more weight than those that are submitted by individual communities. DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTIONS All resolutions must be received in the LMLGA office by : FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Resolutions submitted to the LMLGA for consideration shall be submitted as follows: one copy of the resolution via email to [email protected] with subject header "Resolution "title of your resolution" or, in the case of multiple resolutions, subject header "Resolution-X number enclosed"; include a cover letter as an attachment outlining how many resolutions you have sent and the title of each resolution; each resolution should not contain more than two "whereas" clauses; background documentation must accompany each resolution submitted, when available, and should be labeled "Background-"Name of Resolution". You WILL receive an email notification that your resolution has been received within one week of receipt. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please call Joslyn Young at 604-270-8226, Ext. 103. Sponsors should be prepared to introduce their resolutions on the Convention floor. lMLGA Resolutions Notice & Instructions LATE RESOLUTIONS a. Resolutions submitted following the expiry of the regular deadline shall be considered "Late Resolutions" and must comply with all other submission requirements. Late th resolutions must be received by LMLGA no later than 12 noon on Monday, May 5 • b. Late resolutions shall be considered for discussion after all resolutions printed in the Resolutions Book have been debated. c. Late resolutions are deemed to be appropriate for discussion only if the topic is such that it has arisen since or was not known prior to the regular deadline date for submission of resolutions. d. In the event that a late resolution is recommended to be admitted for discussion LMLGA shall produce sufficient copies for distribution at the Con.vention. SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS TO: LMLGA 60-10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 Phone: (604) 270·8226 ext. 103 Fax: (604) 270·9116 Email: [email protected] THE RESOLUTIONS PROCESS 1. Members submit their resolutions to Area Association for debate. 2. The Area Association submits the endorsed resolutions of provincial interest to UBCM. 3. The UBCM Resolution Committee reviews the resolutions submitted for consideration at the UBCM Convention. 4. Endorsed resolutions at the UBCM Convention are conveyed to the appropriate order of government, or relevant organization, for responses. 5. Once the responses have been conveyed to the UBCM they are forwarded to the sponsor for their review. GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING RESOLUTIONS The Construction of a Resolution: All resolutions contain a preamble and enactment clause. The preamble describes the issue and the enactment clause outlines the action being requested. A resolution should answer the following three questions: What is the problem? What is causing the problem? What is the best way to solve the problem? 2 U\flLGA Resolutions Notice & Instructions Preamble: The preamble commences with a recital, or "WHEREAS", clause. This is a concise sentence about the nature of the problem or the reason for the request. It should clearly and briefly outline the reasons for the resolution. The preamble should contain no more than two "WHEREASII clauses. If explaining the problem requires more than two "WHEREAS" clauses, then provide supporting documents to describe the problem more fully. Do not add extra clauses. Enactment Clause: II The enactment clause begins with the words "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED • It must convey the resolution's intent, and should propose a specific action by LMLGA. Keep the enactment clause as short as possible, and clearly describe the action being requested. The wording should leave no doubt about the proposed action. How to Draft a Resolution: 1. Address one specific subject in the text of the resolution. Since your community seeks to influence attitudes and inspire action, limit the scope of a resolution to one specific subject or issue. Delegates will not support a resolution if the issues it addresses are too complex for them to understand quickly. 2. Use simple, action-oriented language and avoid ambiguous terms. Explain the background briefly and state the desired action clearly. Delegates can then consider the resolution without having to struggle with complicated text or vague concepts. 3. Provide factual background information. Even a carefully constructed resolution may not clearly indicate the problem or the action being requested. Where possible, provide factual background information to ensure that the "intent" of the resolution is understood. Two types of background information help to clarify the "intent" of a resolution: Supplementary Memo: A brief, one-page memo from the author, that outlines the background that led to the presentation and adoption of the resolution by the local government. ii Council/Board Report: A report on the subject matter, presented to council or board in conjunction with the resolution. If it is not possible to send the entire report, then extract the essential background information and submit it with the resolution. Resolutions submitted without adequate background information will not be considered until the sponsor has been consulted and has provided documentation outlining the intent of the resolution. 4. Construct a brief, descriptive title. A title assists to identify the intent of the resolution and eliminates the possibility of miSinterpretation. It is usually drawn from the "enactment clause" of the resolution. 3 LMLGA Resolutions Notice & Instructions For ease of printing in the Annual Report and Resolutions Book and for clarity of intent, a title should be no more than three or four words. 5. Check legislative references for accuracy. Where necessary, identify: • the correct jurisdictional responsibility (e.g., ministry or department within the provincial or federal government) • the correct legislation, including the name of the Act 6. Focus on issues that are relevant to all LMLGA members. The issue identified in the resolution should be relevant to other local governments in the LMLGA. This will support proper debate on the issue and assist LMLGA or UBCM to represent your concern effectively to the provincial or federal government on behalf of all local governments. 7. Avoid repeat resolutions. In the past, resolutions have come back year after year on the same topic. Elected officials and staff are encouraged to search the UBCM Resolutions database available though the website at WW!1{!y"'QQ.m.Q~. Click on the "Resolutions and Policy" tab at the top of the page. It will be possible to locate any resolutions on the same topic that have been considered in the past and what the response has been. Endorsed resolutions are part of the advocacy agenda and duplicates are not required. 8. Ensure that your own local government's process for consideration, endorsement, and conveyance of resolutions to LMLGAlUBCM is followed. UBCM GOLD STAR AND HONOURABLE MENTION RESOLUTIONS The Gold Star and Honourable Mention resolution recognition initiative was launched at the 2003 Convention, and is intended to encourage excellence in resolutions drafting and to assist UBCM members in refining their resolutions in preparation for submission to the annual UBCM Convention. To be awarded Gold Star or Honourable Mention recognition,· a resolution must meet the standards of excellence established in the following Gold Star Resolutions Criteria, which are based on the resolution: 1. Resolution must be properly titled. 2. Resolution must employ clear, simple language. 3. Resolution must clearly identify problem, reason and solution. 4. Resolution must have two or fewer recital (WHEREAS) clauses. 5. Resolution must have a short, clear, stand-alone enactment (THEREFORE) clause. 6. Resolution must focus on a single subject, must be of local government concern province wide and must address an issue that constitutes new policy for UBCM. 7. Resolution must include appropriate references to policy, legislation and regulation. 8. Resolution must be submitted to the relevant Area Association prior to UBCM Convention. If you have any questions, please contact Joslyn Young by email at [email protected] or by calling (604) 270-8226 ext. 103. 4 LMLGi\ Resolutions Notice & Instructions MODEL RESOLUTION SHORT TITLE: Local Government Name ______ WHEREAS ______ AND WHEREAS ______ THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that (Note: A second resolve clause if it is absolutely required should start as follows:) AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ______ 5 LOWER MAINLANO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR LMLGA EXECUTIVE LMLGA is the collective voice for local government on the Lower Mainland, including local governments in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and the Fraser Valley Regional District. The membership elects directors to the Executive during the Convention, and the Executive is charged with ensuring that policy direction set by the general membership is carried forward. The Executive also provides operational and policy direction to the LMLGA between Conventions. This circular is notice of the LMLGA Executive positions open for nomination, the process and the procedures for nomination. 1. POSITIONS OPEN TO NOMINATIONS The following positions are open for nomination: President Second Vice-President First Vice-President • Director at Large (4 positions) 2. NOMINATION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A candidate must be nominated by two elected officials of an LMLGA local government member. The candidate must be an elected official of an LMLGA member. Background information regarding the primary responsibilities and commitments of an LMLGA Executive member is available upon request. A nomination and consent form is attached and should be used for all nominations. The Chair of the 2014 Nominating Committee is Councillor Barbara Steele, Past President. 3. NEXT STEPS It is part of the duties of the Nominating Committee to rev~ew the credentials of each candidate. A Report on Nominations including, at the candidate's option, a photo and 300-word biography will be prepared under the direction of the Nominating Committee and distributed in the April/May LMLGA Convention Newsletter. To be included in the Convention Newsletter: Send your current photo, biography and completed nomination form to . [email protected] Deadline: March 31, 2014 4. FINAL COMMENTS The nomination process does not change the process allowing candidates to be nominated off the floor at the Convention. That process remains in place. The process outlined above provides for those that are interested in seeking office to be directly nominated prior to the Convention. 5. FURTHER INFORMATION The attached consent form is available online at Imlga.ca. All other inquiries should be directed to: Councillor Barbara Steele, Past President Chair, 2014 Nominating Committee c/o LMLGA 60-10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 Phone: (604) 270-8226, Ext. 103 Fax: (604) 270-9116 Email: [email protected] NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2014 LMLGA EXECUTIVE We are qualified under the LMLGA Constitution to nominate 1 a candidate and we nominate: Name of nominee: ------Local government position (Mayor/Councilior/Director): ______ LMLGA Executive office nominated for: ------Printed Name Printed Name of nominator: ------of nominator: ------Position: Position: ------Local Gov't: ______Local Gov't: ______ Signature: ______Signature: ______ CONSENT FORM I consent to this nomination and attest that I am qualified to be a candidate for the office I have been nominated to pursuant to the LMLGA Constitution2. I also agree to provide the following information to the Chair, LMLGA Nominating Committee (c/o LMLGA Office) by March 31, 2014. • Photo (high resolution photo [email protected]) • Biographical information. The maximum length of such information shall be 300 words. If the information provided is in excess, the Nominating Committee Chair shall edit as required. Printed Name: Running for (position): ______ Local Government: ______ Signature: Date: 1 Nominations require two elected officials of members of the Association. 2 All nominees of the Executive shall be elected representatives of a member of the Association. Return to: Chair, 2014 Nominating Committee clo LMLGA, 60·10551 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 840 Clerks From: Joslyn Young Uyoung @ubcm .ca] Sent: Tuesday, February 11 , 20141 :42 PM ... ~ .. nt:l 3 1l To: Joslyn Young " FILE # 6Lft:/IJ /0 Subject: LMLGA Member Notice - FCM Responds to TSB Rail Safety Recommendations !..!!:!::":~L::"";..!::~-=-IL..--: ..,..IS:"...:;: "T1 m ttl For Distribution to: ....., Mayor/Council ..... Chair/Board :::~: ~~~~trJCL CAO AT #: \ d '0 ~ . Dear LMLGA member local government: The following news release from FCM may be of interest to you. comments . ~\ of °Fit J'f(ri FCM President Responds to TSB Rail Safety Recommendations (23/01/2014) http://www.fcm.ca/home/media/news-releases/2014/fcm-president-responds-to-tsb-rail-safety-recommendations.htm OTTAWA - The following statement was released by Claude Dauphin, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), regarding the release of preliminary recommendations from the Transportation Safety Board related to the July 2013 tra in derailment and fire in Lac Megantic, Quebec: "The recommendations released by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) underscore the need for urgent action by the rai lway industry and the federal government to ensure the safe movement of dangerous goods by rail. Since the tragedy in Lac Megantic, FCM has been leading calls for railway companies and Transport Canada to conduct a comprehensive review of all possible safety risks to our cities and communities posed by the transportation of dangerous goods by rai l. Today's TSB report reaffirms that robust risk assessments and more importantly, sufficient measures to reduce those risks, are essential to protect our communities. We are pleased that the TSB and the American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have reaffirmed the need to address the higher risk posed by tank cars that are not appropriate for shipping certain volatile liquids. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Advisory Council is making technical recommendations to the Minister on th is issue by the end of January, and we expect a comprehensive plan for tank cars to be implemented as soon as possible. We are actively involved in these discussions. The TSB is also calling on the federal government to consider requiring Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs) for large-volume shipments. FCM's position on this issue is very clear: we expect Emergency Response Assistance Plans to be in place for all dangerous goods products that pose a serious hazard to our communities. Today's TSB report reaffirms the necessity of expanding ERAPs to crude oil products. We are also recommending that other exempt flammable liquids like ethanol also require ERAPs. We cannot afford to wait to make this important change. Our partnership with the federal government is already producing positive changes and we expect to make similar progress on the remaining safety issues. Canadians rightly expect to see real, workable solutions that will keep their communities safe. Joslyn Young This is for information. Staff continue to monitor Executive & Association Services Coordinator development relating to rail safety and to provide UBCM & LMLGA input where appropriate. 604-270-8226, Ext. 103 [email protected] 60 - 10551 Sh ell b ri dge Wa y Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 841 Mayor _Council From: Robyn Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 10:48 AM To: Mayor & Council Jcr Subject: FW: Changes to Canada's An tenna Tower Siting Policy 1-"''. II J:>,. -n m ~ o U1 Robyn Anderson Acting Municipol Clerk The Corporation of Delta Phone: 604-952-3125 From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Wednesday, February OS, 2014 10:46 AM To: George Harvie; Jeff Day; Marcy Sangret; Robyn Anderson; Dona Packer; Tanya Bader Cc: communique@fcm,ca Subject: FW: Changes to Canada's Antenna Tower Siting Policy Greetings: This is a piece from FCM which yo u mayor may not have received, I send fo r your information and ask that the Clerk's Department include same in our next Cou ncil Information Agenda, Tha nk yo u so much to FCM for sha ring t his information with us, as I remain, Lois E, Jackson Mayor From: FCM Communique [mailto:communig ue@fcm,ca ] Sent: February-05-14 9:57 AM To: Mayor Lois Jackson Subject: Changes to Canada's Antenna Tower Siting Policy February 5, 2014 Change your language I View email in you r browse r Changes to Canada's Antenna Tower Siting Policy “Staff are currently reviewing Delta's Telecommunications1 Antenna Siting Policy and will be bringing an updated policy back for Council consideration later this Spring. The new changes to Federal policy will be considered as part of that review process.” Dear members, I am pl eased to inform you t hat I ndustry Canada ha s announced a new process a co m pany must follow when in stalling a new radio co mmunication antenna tower . The changes closely mirror the JOint Protocol on Antenna Siting developed last yea r by FCM and t he Ca nadian Wi reless Telecommunications Association (CWTA). Now, co mpanies must share towers where possible, co nsu lt with the local land use authority (generally t he municipality) and the public as required, and adhere to any local antenna siting protocol that exists. I ndustry Ca nada has also pe rmanently closed a maj or loophole that let anten na towers under 15 meters be built without notification or consultation with municipalities and the public. FCM has been leading t he effort to make t he antenna siting process responsive to co mmunit y needs. The antenna protocol tem plate we la unched last yea r went beyond I ndustry Canada's t hen-existing regulations to include consu ltation on all towers regardless of height and has greatly improved t he antenna siting process in many comm unities. Industry Canada's policy change is an important recognition of the role of municipalities and t he publi c in providing input on t he sit ing of antenna towers in our communities. For more information, pl ease contact Daniel Rubinstein Se nior Policy Advisor, 613-907-6294. Sincerely, Cl aude Dau phin President This Is a publication of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities ©2014. 24 Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N SP3 • T. 613-241-5221 • F. 613-241-7440 This newsletter was sent to , to opt-out, follow this link: ~I~ This message is provided in confidence and should not be forwarded to any external third party without authorization. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return email and delete this message along with any attachments. 2 Uni on of Be M uni cipali ties Su it e 6010551 Shellbridge Way UBC~ Richmond, BC, Ca nada V6X 2W9 Phone: 604 .270.82 26 Email: ubcm @ubcrn. ca 842 February 6, 2014 Mayor Lois Jackson Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescen t Delta BC V4K 3E2 Dear Mayor Jackson: Re: 2013 Resolutions Please find attached the provin cial response to the 2013 resolution(s) put fo rward by your Council and endorsed by the UBCM membership at Convention. I trust this information will be of assistance to you. Please feel free to contact Reiko Tagami, UBCM Information & Resol utions Coordinator with any questions. Tel: 604.270.8226 ext. 115 Email: [email protected] Sincerely, Director Rhona Martin President Eilc/OS II re These are the Provincial government's responses to Delta's 2013 UBCM resolutions. MAYOR'S OFFICE FEB 13 2014 RECE IVED ubcm.ca 2013 836 PROVINCIALLY FUNDED SUPPORT PROGRAMS Delta WHEREAS the provincial government provides funding to various support programs, including addiction rehabilitation programs; AND WHEREAS municipal zoning bylaws and other local government legislation may preclude the use of land or buildings for those programs: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government be requested to consult with municipalities to ensure that new or relocating support facilities which are receiving provincial funding are in compliance with local zoning and other municipal bylaws. CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED PROVINCIAL RESPONSE Ministry of Health Operators of addiction rehabilitation centres are responsible for ensuring they are in cOlnpliance ~vith aU local byla'ws and have acquired the appropriate building pernzits fro 111 the respective Illullicipality. Tlte Millistry of Health, through tlte Health Authorities, may provide support/treatment within the facility after tile progra111 is developed. To be registered as an assisted living residence under the C0111111unity Care and Assisted Living Act, an operator l11USt C01llply 'with all applicable legislation, regulation bylaws and codes. This illcludes applicable bylalvs in the respective municipality. Standard 2 states: Operators provide a safe, secure and sanitary ellVirOIl111ent for residents and staff. Further, Standard 2.1 states: Building design, construction and occupa1lCY C0111ply ~vit1z requirel1le1lts of applicable legislation, regulation bylalvs and codes: • Bllsi1less license or lvrittell confirmatio1l fro11z tlte local govenl1llent that license is not required (req II ired); • OCCUpallCl} permit for 1lew bllildi1lgs and penn its for any significant renovatio1ls (required); or • BC Housing HOl1le Inspection or equivalent (required); • Local fire departl1lent approval offire safety pla1l (required); o Permits fro111 local health autllOrity E1lviro1l111ental Health Services for ~vater or sewage disposal systems not on city/lnunicipalregional district services, hot tubs, and S~Vil1l1ning pools (required). 2013 B68 LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN ICBC Delta LITIGATION WHEREAS ICBe frequently seeks to add local governments as parties to litigation in order to spread the costs of settlements or judgments; AND WHEREAS in many cases there is little, if any, liability on the part of the local government; AND WHEREAS IeBe's actions cause local governments to incur legal fees and sometimes contribute to settlements in order to avoid more significant costs: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government be requested to work with IeBe to ensure that local governments are only drawn into litigation when there is clear liability on their part. CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED PROVINCIAL RESPONSE Ministly of Transportation & Infrastructure While it is certainly preferable that local governl11ents are only dra'wn into litigation 'when there is clear liability by the local government, it is sometil1les hard to detenlline this at the outset and under lhnitations provisions, clai111ants have only t100 1110nths to give notice to a local govern11lent and six 11lontlIs to take action. IeBe has an obligation to keep insurance rates as low as possible for its custolners and as a result, 'will always consider recovering costs 'where appropriate. IeBe will 110r7nally contact that local governl1lent to seek recovery before consideril1K ieKai action and 1110st of these situations are resolved 'without litiKatiol1. 2013 B71 COORDINATED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Delta PROCESS WHEREAS the Fraser River Estuary Management Program was discontinued on March 1, 2013; AND WHEREAS changes have been made to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Habitat Protection Program without consultation with local governments; AND WHEREAS these changes will result in the loss of the coordinated environmental review process for in-stream works, shoreline development and other projects that may impact the marine ecosystem: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government be requested to initiate discussions with the federal government and local government regarding the reinstatement of an independent agency to coordinate environmental review processes for in-stream and shoreline works. CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED PROVINCIAL RESPONSE Ministl'Y of EllviI'onl1tent The recent federal cha1lges introduced under Bill C-38 and Bill C-45, along 'with the do'wnsizi1lg and restructuring of the Fisheries Protection Programs are having a1l il1lpact on how progral1ls are managed and delivered. The Ministry of Environment is 'working 'with tile natural resource sector ministries and tlIe Departlllent of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to fully understand the implicatiolls of the changes to our regulatory frame7.vork and to the delivery of progrmns to ensure tllat a higll level of environmental protection is maintai1led. The decision to Sllnset the Fraser River Estuary Management Program (FREMP) arose frOl1l the findings of a program revie'w Oil the effective1less and efficiellCY of the program. Tile revie'w was contracted in 2012 to Ernst and Young. Post-sunset, the former FREMP's Coordinated Project Revie'w process, conti1lues but is no'w being provided by agencies directly; this is a 11l0re cost effective approach than the fonner model of agencies fundi11g a third parh) for that 'work. The Port of Vancouver (the Port) receives the incol1zing applications for foreshore and upland developments within the Port area and refers thelll by email to relevant agencies for revie'w and comment. DFO, Ministry of Education (MOE), Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) and the Port continues to coordinate and collaborate 011 the ellvirolll1lental stewardsllip of the Fraser River and Burrard estuaries through both a Partner's C011lmittee (focused Oll strategic direction and inter-agency collaboration, to ~vhicll MOE is a lne111ber), a1ld Management C0l1l111ittee, (focused on addressing 11lore operational issues sllch as project revie7.vs, to 'lvllicll FLNRO is a member). The Provi1lce ~vollid 'lvelcome UBCM's input 011 any concerns arising from changes to the Fisheries Act, DFO restructuring and the closure of the FREMP program. 2013 B83 MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT INTAKE Delta PROCEDURES & FACILITIES WHEREAS police have become front line Inental health workers responding to calls for service where, in many cases, the subject of complaint requires specialized medical or psychiatric care rather than police attention; AND WHEREAS the amount of time police spend in hospital guarding mental health clients can be significant and represents a poor use of police resources: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government be requested to invest in resources to create an efficient process of mental health patient intake, including the provision of secure holding facilities and security personnel trained to guard patients in order to reduce the use of police resources in this capacity. CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED PROVINCIAL RESPONSE Ministry of Health The Province recognizes the difficulties that police officers face dealing with persons 'with severe 111ental illnesses and/or substance use problems. As 'well, this client population COllSU111eS a disproportionate amount of lzealth care resources, through repeat visits to hospital el1lergellClJ r00111S and other crisis response services. Whenever appropriate, redirection of individuals (vUh mental illness a1ld/or substance use proble11ls in contact Ivitlz police to appropriate mental !zealth, substance use, social and support services is essential. This process sllOuld be effective, efficient and based 011 best practices. In 2010, the Province released Healthy Minds, Healthy People: A Ten-Year Plall to Address Mental Health a1ld Substance Use in British Columbia. The Plan takes a IvllOle systems approach to mental health promotion, prevention of mental illness and problematic substance use, han1l reduction and care, treatment and supported recovery. A specific action in the Plall recognizes the need for i111proved and coordinated responses for people experienci1lg 1Ilentalhealth and substance lise problems who are in contact Ivith the criminal justice system. III February 2013, the Ministry of lustice (Mol) released the BC Policing and COllllnunity Safety Plan (BCPP) that identifies actions to (vork 'with stakeholders to promote best practices and expand integrated police/lzealth initiatives across the Province and to develop resource-efficient and effective strategies for interaction between police officers alld persons Ivith a 11lentalhealth and/or substance use probleln. III response, the Mi1listry of Healtlz and the Mol are 1vorki1lg collaboratively on a number of joint projects at tile provincial and regional level, including: • Developme1lt of a provi1lcial Frame1vork that 'will assist police and health authorities in developing loca/regional protocols for people experiencing a lIlental health and/or substance use crisis that come into C01ltact with police. This Fra11le1vork 'will support hnproved information shari1lg and continuity of care through better integrated approaches and efficient and effective strategies to il1lprove police and heaIth care service interactio1l. This Frallle1Vork 'will build on existing best practices and evidence-based 11lOdels of care and i1lclude a1l efficie1lt process of 1Ilentalhealth patiellt intake. • Developll1ent of protocols betwee1l local hospital emerge1lCY a1ld police departl1lents in Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Fraser Health Authority. Tlzese protocols include changes to the silaring of informatio1l between police and the hospital emergency department and intake process of 111ental !zealth patients detai1led under sectio1l 28 of tile Mental Health Act. • III larger urban centres, mobile crisis team partnerships bet'wee1l health authorities and local police have been established to provide i111proved, c011l11lunity-based crisis care for those struggling 'with mental illness, such as Car 87 hI Vancouver and Car 40 in Ka111100ps. • Tllirteen Assertive COlll1llullity Treat1l1ent teams exist ill BC providillg 24/7 'wrap-around tertiary level COl1l11lUllity care to hldividuals 'lvitll severe mental illness and C01lcurrent substance use disorders, 'lVllO have high IlOspital bed days, challenges in fll1lctio1li1lg 'lvith daily living, I1lni1ltainillg safe alld appropriate housing and are oftell ill C01ltact zoith the correctional systel1l. The Provillce recognizes that t/ze safety alld security of the police, /zealth care staff, the general public and clie1lts is paral1lOunt 'lvhen dealing 'luitiz cOl1zplex and potentially aggressive behaviours. Health authorities have secure facilities hi in-patient units designated under the Mental Health Act in every l1zajor C0111111Ullity in the Province. Hospital standards and guidelines are under develop111ent for secure ro01l1s that exist in all designated facilities, illcludi1lg r00111S in tIle Emergency Depart111ent of the designated llOspital. These standards zvill address lrealth alld safety risks of clients 'lvith c0111plex behaviours requiring a safe e1lviro1lment, including training require1llellts for Ileaith care staff. 2013 B120 EARL Y INTERVENTION CENTRES FOR Delta MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION WHEREAS the Mental Health Commission of Canada developed a framework for a national Mental Health Strategy in response to the growing mental health problem in Canada; AND WHEREAS police deparbnents across Canada have become the front line response for many mental health related crises as a costly alternative to proactive, harm-reduction approaches; AND WHEREAS there are many instances where mental health patients that have been attended to by the police and emergency services are released back onto the streets without adequate support: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to work with the federal government and local governments to establish early intervention centres where a person suffering mental health issues or substance and drug abuse can be housed or assigned, when a doctor feels that a person may do harm to himself/herself or others. CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED PROVINCIAL RESPONSE Ministry of Health The Province of British Cohl1nbia (the Province) is cOlnmitted to providing the best supports for people facing challenges associated 'with mental health and substance use problelns. Health authorities have developed a continuU111 of 1neutal health and substance use services including crisis response and elnergency mental health and substance use services such as Crisis Lines, Mobile Crisis response teams, Com111unity Crisis Stabilization beds and partnerships behveen health and police services. As well, the Province has 872 inpatient psychiatric beds located in acute care hospitals providing treahnent for people with severe forms of lnental illness and substance problems and annually over 22,400 people are treated in these facilities and supported in the C011l111unity following discharge. The provincial Healthy Minds, Healthy People: A Ten-Year Plan to Address Mental Health and Substance Use in British COlu111bia takes a 'whole systems approach to 111entalhealth prol1lOtion, prevention of mental illness and problematic substance use, early intervention, hann reduction and care, treatment and supported recovery. Priority has been given in the Plan for i111proved and coordinated responses for people experiencing 1nental health and substance use problelns who are in contact with the crbninal justice syste1n. In response, the Province is actively working with C01111110n stakeholders including health authorities, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Develop111ent and Social Innovation, BC Housing, Forensic Psychiatric Services C01nl1zission and police agencies to explore priority issues in response to provincial priority. Targeted work is undenvay to determine the delnographics of this identified population, analysis of key issues and identification of best practice approaches with the intention of i1nproving services, outreach and supports to clients 'with severe mental health and substance use issues, including those who 1nay pose a risk to the public and/or the111selves. Specific provincial initiatives are presently undenvay to better support people with lnentalhealth and substance use proble111s in contact with the crbninal justice syste111, including police. These inter-1ninisterial initiatives ai111 to improve continuity behveen the health and the justice systel1lS of care through the provision of appropriate services, integrated planning, i111proved service linkages and enhanced infonnation sharing. This work includes the develop111ent of a provincial frame'work, infonllation sharing and transition protocols for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems and in contact with provincial corrections. In addition, an overarching provincial police-health jra 111ewO rk will provide guidance in the developlnent of locall regional protocols for people experiencing a 1nentalhealth and substance use crisis that cmne into contact with police. This framework will build on existing best practices and evidence-based models of care. A number of local initiatives involve partnerships with Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) services and local police agencies with the ai11l to hnprove service delivery and response for individuals experiencing 11lental illness andlor substance use problel1ls both in the conl1nunity and the e11lergency depart7nent. The developnlent of protocols between local hospital emergency and police depart7nents in Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Fraser Health Authority (FHA) include changes to the sharing of infonnation between police and the hospital elnergency depart11lent and intake process of mental health patients detained under section 28 of the Mental Health Act. This results in 1nore strea1nlined patient intake processes, reduced wait ti11les for police and facilitation of 11lOre thnely and cOlnprehensive patient care. In addition there are collaborative initiatives il1lproving the support, urgent response and follow up to individuals in mental health and substance use crisis situations such as the New West7ninster C01n1nunity Health Intervention Partnership between the FHA and the New Westl1zinster Police Department through a dedicated police officer and designated lnental health professionals. This 'work will result in strengthened MHSU services and supports through an integrated and coordinated approach that responds to the individual care needs of the patient. This will assist in the reduction of MHSU crises and illvolvellzent with the crilninal justice systeln. 843 Mayor _Council From: Mayor Lois Jackson .....• Sent: Tuesday. February 11 . 2014 8:36 AM To: Mayor & Council """.,., Subject: FW: BNS F Coal trains in North Delta m 0::1, ...... From: Irene Jonker Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 8:44 PM To: lisa [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Vicki. huntington [email protected]; Jeannie Kanakos; Mayor Lois Jackson Subject: BNSF Coal trains in North Delta I object to the proposed twinning of the BNSF railway in my North Delta neighbourhood (from 64th Avenue to Elevator Road). This proposal wi ll increase railway traffic and impact my family's quality of li fe and health. I am concerned about the air quality as a result of idling and moving diesel locomotives, and the coal dust escaping from uncovered rail cars. The additional track, locomotives exhaust, and coal cars dust have the potential of negatively effecting the Burns Bog, Delta farms, and residential areas adjacent to the BNSF track. Why should USA coal be transported through our port when it has been rejected from American ports? Please consider our health and our environment before allowing BNSF to a double track for the purpose of export more coal through our ports. S incerel y, Irene Jonker This correspondence relates to BNSF's proposed siding 11090 72A Ave extension. The CAO's office has responded to the resident. Delta BC V4ClAl Th is message is provided in confidence and should not be forwarded to any external third party without authorization. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return email and delete this message along wi th any attachments. 1 Mayor _Council From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:54 AM To: Mayor & Council 844 Subject: FW: Objection to the twinning of 8NSF railway in Delta, British Columbia From: Paul & Lorraine Pershick Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 20144:51 PM To: lisa,[email protected] Cc: Subject: Objection to the twinning of BNSF railway in Delta, British Columbia The Honorable Lisa Raitt, P.c., M.P. Minister of Transport. .s= House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario '-I:l o KIA OA6 o 2014-02-11 Dear Minister: I am writing to you today to voice my concerns over the twinning of the BNSF railway tracks behind our home in North Delta, BC. My concerns are: increased noise pollution, reduced quality of life for the neighbourhood and heightened anxiety over safety and environmental issues. My family have lived in close proximity to the tracks for over 27 years so are well acquainted with the train's noise which is especially bothersome during the night. Twinning the track will increase the noise by doubling the number of trains passing through our neighbourhood. There is also the possibility that trains will be parked in sections along this corridor. The shuttling of trains from one section of tracks to another is the kind of noise one can' t ignore. I understand that the reason for the twinning of the tracks is to acconunodate transportation of increased demand for coal. The Fraser Surrey Docks which are approximately 12 km away are undergoing a huge expansion to accommodate this demand. I have great concerns about the expansion on many levels although it seems to be a done deal. Philosophically I don't understand why we should be sending coal to countries, such as China, with enormous pollution issues. On a more local level our neighbourhood is very concerned over the health issues created by coal dust. A coat of soot forms on our outdoor furniture and cars now, and if it's on our furniture, one can assume it's likely in our lungs. Doubling the trains which pass through our neighbourhood can't be good for anyone' s health. Our home and many of those in our neighbourhood back onto Bums Bog and Delta Nature Reserve where there are many salmon bearing creeks which empty into the Fraser River. An environmental impact study has been requested by Delta but apparently it won' t be completed until after the tracks have been twinned. I would respectfully urge you to request the BNSF delay the twirming until the study has been completed. There should be ongoing consultation with the community both before and after the results of the study. Yours sincerely, This correspondence relates to BNSF's proposed siding extension. Lorraine Pershick The CAO's office has responded to the resident. 10450 Santa Monica Drive Delta, BC 1 V4C IP7 845 Mayor _Council From: feedbackform @primesignal.com Sent: Monday, February 10, 20143:53 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Delta Website - Comments , Compliments & Inquiries A ~~~~ {)6J bD~~/1 ~ m r::p ******Feedback Fonn Completed****** ..... Directed To: Mayor Council Comments: I would like to thank you for completing the sidewalks around Diefenbaker Park and down to 4th Ave. As a long time resident of Tsawwassen TelTace it was always a problem walking 'downtown' without safe sidewalks along 56th St. I look forward to the completion of the road/sidewalk/walking trails from 4th Ave to the new Southland's development. These will provide us with convenient walking/cycling access to Boundary Bay. Completed by : ALAN HOLMGREN Address: 124 Woodland Dr Phone Number: Email: The 56 Street Neighbourhood Road Improvement Project has provided a concrete sidewalk on the west side of 56 Street from 4 Avenue to 1 Avenue, dedicated bicycle lanes in both directions, improved street lighting, and a right turn lane into 1 Avenue. Staff will respond to the resident. 1 SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT 100 - 1 st Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6 846 Phone: (250) 624-2002 Fa x: (250) 627-8493 Website: www.sgcrd.bc.ca ,...... • .J:>,. ." m _ "t!u·"·~ ~ ~ February 3, 2014 " 'F iLE# OJ/of(;O--qO- &Fe--- ~ District of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta , BC V4K 3E2 TY P E: --'---,-;---'-''-'--'-tt~ DEPT: -~~b;---n:- Dear Councillors/Board: Re: BC Ferries Service Cuts On behalf of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) Board, I am writing in regards to the BC Ferries service cuts and fare increases, announced by the Province of BC on th November 18 , 2013. The Board is undivided in its concern over the rising costs and the proposed reduction in ferry services to coastal communities. In many of our communities, affordable ferry service is as necessary as the highway systems to the remainder of B.C. As a vital transportation link throughout the province, BC Ferries has a significant influence on both our local and provincial economies, and is integral to the daily functioning of many of our residents and businesses. The BC Ferry Coalition, an ad hoc steering committee of allied residents from coastal communities around B.C., has already completed a mass rally in opposition of the cuts and is encouraging B. C.'s coastal residents to write letters to the Premier describing how the proposed service cuts and higher fares will affect their families and communities. For instance, many hotels across the province have already shown concern over the sustainability of their business, as they are seeing an unprecedented amount of booking cancellations brought on by the BC Ferries service cuts. The coalition is gaining support from an array of coastal residents, as well as local governments, private industry and businesses, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders. The SQCRD Board strongly supports the BC Ferry Coalition and its continued efforts in opposing the recent BC Ferries service cuts and fare increases. To date, the SQCRD has been unsuccessful in scheduling a meeting with Premier Christy Clark to further discuss the myriad of problems surrounding this issue. Moving forward, we request that you show your support against the ferry service cuts by: 1. Writing to the Premier Writing letters to the Premier, requesting that she schedule a joint-meeting with local governments and First Nations to further discuss this issue. Additionally, copy your letters to the SQCRD and the BC Ferry Coalition. The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) Board is seeking Council support against the proposed ferry service cuts to the Coastal Communities. The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure formally announced on February 5, 2014 that the service adjustments will be implemented beginning April 28, 2014. 2. Supporting the BC Ferry Coalition Because the BC Ferry Coalition is actively carrying out valuable work toward opposing the service cuts and fare increases, I would request that each Councilor Board support the coalition in its endeavours by conveying their support by way of a resolution or letter to the coalition. If you have any further questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the SQCRD. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Yours truly, SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT Barry Pages Chair Attachments: 2 Cc: Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Board BC Ferry Coalition Attachment 1 Resolution from the January 24, 2014 Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Board Meeting 014-2014 MOVED by Director Ashley, SECONDED by Director Kinney, that the Board support the BC Ferry Coalition. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 014-2014 made by the Board of the Skeen a-Queen Charlotte Regional District on the 24th day of January, 2014. Dated at Prince Rupert. BC this 24th day of January. 2014. Daniel Fish Deputy Corporate Officer SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT 100 - 1st Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6 Phone: (250) 624-2002 Fa x: (250) 627-8493 Website: www.sgcrd.bc. ca Attachment 2 January 31 , 2014 Office of the Premier of British Columbia PO Box 9041 STN Prov Gov1 Victoria BC V8W 9E1 Attention: Honourable Premier Christy Clark Dear Premier Clark: Re: BC Ferries Service Cuts On behalf of the Board of the Skeen a-Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) , I am writing to request a joint-meeting with you , and other affected communities in the province, to discuss the re cent BC Ferries servi ce cuts and the serious and detrimental impacts that they will have in our communities. The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Board is categorically opposed to the position that the Province of BC has taken in regard to the BC Ferries service cuts and fare increases. Furthermore, the Board is supportive of the BC Ferry Coalition and its continued efforts to oppose these cuts and fare increases. I look forward to hearing from you shortly about your availability to schedule this meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions please feel free to reach me through the contact information provided. Yours truly, SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT Barry Pages Chair :df 847 Mayor _Council From: Barney Reifel Sent: Sunday, February 09, 20144:32 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: 17A + SFPR needs some early changes . 17A + SFPR needs some early changes to ease the new problems of the northbound commutes of LadnerfTsa folks. The SFPR only works OK if you are travelling east or south but it has penalized traffic still travelling northbound through the Massey tunnel. For the 17 A commuter; the reduction of the cloverleaf to a single lane is ridiculously + dangerously restrictive. This really needs to be restored to 2 lanes. BIG mistake. To help get Tsa commuters (and ferry traffic) off 17A and using SFPR to the tunnel; they need to remove the Hwy#99 dividers that create the new dedicated lane all the way forward to the old cloverleaf merge. The dividers can easily be removed 1.5 km back to where the lighting poles end. Tsa commuters are continuing to use 17A because of this illogical 'un-merge' that forces south-end traffic back into the same old cloverleaf merge and forced the lane closure on the cloverleaf. When a new road plan causes 2 new problems and fixes none - it's clearly not a good design. Now, I read in the Friday February 7 Optimist that the middle lane on the 17A overpass is going to be dedicated to eastbound River Road traffic. OMG - how do we stop these poor road decisions?! Do you think SFPR Project Director Geoff Freer would ever consider the possibility of some error in the road work design for the northbound traffic? B Reifel ~O'1C; {LJ/7~ t1I2- '. Jx:t---Wc6 a.-- The George Massey Tunnel is part of the provincial highway system. The resident's concerns have been forwarded to the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for their review and response. Staff has responded to the writer. 1 848 ~~~ c HEAD OFFICE: ilt 4 0t-958 WEST 8 TH A VE. t:~~ e :( !J j j j j j j VANCOUVER,BC,VSZ1E5 C:1: t: ~ A LLIANCE REAL ESTATE GROUP LTD. TEL: (6 04) 6 8 5 .32 2 7 F AX: (604) 8 9 3.172 1 STRATA MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL LEASING & MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL RENTAL th January 28 , 2014 Mayor & Council Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC Canada V4K 3E2 CP&D CC: ENG RE: Unfinished Roadway - 10605 Delsom Crescent, Delta BC We write on behalf of the Strata Council of BCS3409 "Cardinal Pointe" in regard to unfinished roadwork. The Strata Council of Cardinal Pointe represents 57 Strata Lots at 10605 Delsom Crescent, Delta, BC write to bring to the Mayor and Council's attention several safety concerns expressed regarding Delsom Crescent. The current unfinished state since October 2013 includes unfinished curbs and holes in adjacent landscaping and sidewalks which are trip hazards. In addition the previously marked crosswalks and other roadway markups have not been re-painted. It is the Strata Council's understanding that the crosswalks are designed to be raised as a traffic calming measure and they request that this work be completed as soon as possible as there are significant risks posed to pedestrians and children with no road markups, no traffic calming measures and no enforcement of speed limits. The Strata Council thanks you for your anticipated action on the hazards on Delsom Crescent and response to their concerns. We thank you for your attention. Should you have any questions further to the above, please contact the under s i~ ned at [email protected] . Yours truly, Road improvement works in Sunstone are in progress. These works include concrete repairs on curbs and sidewalks, and installation of Strata Council BCS3409 raised crosswalks on Delsom Crescent. Concrete works are typically Per: weather dependent, and completion of the concrete repairs on Delsom Crescent was delayed due to winter weather conditions. But in the past two weeks, the developer has been actively working on Meghan Ritchie Rosario the concrete repairs. The raised crosswalks and paint line markings Senior Strata Agent on the road are expected to follow. In the meantime, temporary AWM-Alliance Real Estate Group Ltd. road marking tapes have been used to delineate travel lanes and crosswalks for traffic safety purposes. Staff will provide a response to the Strata Council. VICTOR IA OFF.!;E; _ 100_'803 DOUGLAS STREE T ~~RASE '" VALLEY: " 2 14-6820 leSTH STREET D W H ISTLE R O F FICE: - 2 12 - 1200 ALPHA LAKE R o . D VICTORIA, Be VST S C3 ~ ~URREY. Be. V4N 3G6 WHISTLER. Be. VO N lSI TEL: (250) 38e.9967 FAX: (250) 3B8.999 7 TEL: (604) 685.3227 FAX: (604) 893.1721 T E L.: (G 04) 9 3 5.322 7 FAX: (604) 893, 1721 ARE YOUEVC1L1.JrTlalliancecom Mayor _Council A 1<11 E # From: Urban Studies [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday. February 11. 2014 2:42 PM To: Mayor & Council 849 Subject: Getting to Groundbreaking Regional Study Attachments: G2G Letter to Mayor Jackson, Council - Oelta.doc; G2G Introductory brochure 2014 2.pdf Dear Mayor Jackson and Council City of Delta, I am writing to inform you about you about the upcoming study "Getting To Groundbreaking" which will comprehensively analyse and compare housing regulations across municipalities in Metro Vancouver. This study is being conducted by Simon Fraser University in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association. Please view the attached invitation, as well as the project overview for more information. I respectfully request the time of your planning and development staff in helping to fill out the survey and take part in an interview. We look forward to building valuable data for use in improving our processes and practices in home building region-wide. Regards, Dr. Meg Holden Associate Professor, Urban Studies and Geography Simon Fraser University 2nd Floor, 515 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3 CANADA Staff will contact the writer to advise that Delta will be a participant in the upcoming “Getting To Groundbreaking” regional study project. 1 February 11 , 2014 c...!:l RE: Request for Municipal Participation, Getting to Groundbreaking study :z: Dear Mayor Jackson and Councillors: [ am writing to advise you of a new long-term research and municipal policy project that will collect data from municipalities and residential developers in the Metro Vancouver region and to seek your cooperation in the intensive data collection process in the first half of this year. l.J..J The project, called Getting to Groundbreaking (G2G), is being a:: conducted within the Urban Studies Program at Simon Fraser University, with an advisory group that includes local municipalities, the Greater Vancouver CD Home Builders Association, the Urban Development Institute, Metro Cl Vancouver, and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. G2G is the first study in the region to look at the regulatory requirements for housing, with a focus on approval costs and timelines, housing-related policy and progress in meeting anticipated housing requirements. [ have enclosed a project brochure. Results will be reported out publicly and we would be pleased to provide a tailored presentation of results to a future Council meeting. With your cooperation, that of your municipal colleagues as well as the residential development industry, this study will have important benefits for our region. Study results will provide the opportunity to recognize municipal Cl best practices and positive housing development outcomes, two-way feedback among municipalities and the development industry about practices and I- policies that do and do not work, and illustrate the limits and opportunities for action on housing affordability by municipalities and the private sector. Over time, we will collect a wealth of data to inform dialogue on all aspects of how :z: to approach the housing development process for greater efficiency, quality, and affordability. This yearly report will be geared to open up dialogue between l developers and municipalities to meet housing goals together. To do this, we I- hope to engage your staff to complete a survey and interview. We will do the l.J..J same with a sample of developers. [ greatly appreciate your municipality's anticipated participation in this study in this critical initial year. If you have any questions or comments please contact me personally, [email protected] or Sincerely, • • Dr. Meg Holden Associate Professor, Urban Studies and Geography • GETTING TO GROUNDBREAKING II an introduction By 2041, the Metro Vancouver region will need ... •• **.6 •••• 60 •••• ... nearly half a million new homes to house more ..•• .•• ... * than 1 million new residents . iii!!iiiHHHHiiiiiiiii Ou r current regional population is growing at a rate of 3,000 ii!i!i!i!!ii!ii!ii!!!i!!! new residents per month. iii!!ii!!i!!!iiii!!!!!!!i ii!ii!i!!i!i'!!iii!i!i!i! (Each symbol equals roughly 10,000 units.) Meeting Our Housing Needs Together From the North Shore mountains, to the Richmond Night Market, to the Fraser River valley, we live in an area of abundant natural beauty and cultural diversity. Every month, thousands of new residents are joining us. To accommodate this rapid influx, we need to make sure ou r communities are providi ng homes to meet this need. Municipalities' and home builders are key actors in this effort. and need to work together better to identify best practices and encourage the best housing outcomes possible. With th is in m ind, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (G VHBA) has launched Getting to Groundbreaking (G2G). The G2G annual survey and report will provide a benchmark, case studies and updates on the regu latory requ irements for housing. Our focus will be on comparing approvals costs, timelines, and approval practices, along wi th municipalities' housing policy and their prog ress in meeting housing needs. To ensure rigorous, unbiased and reli able res earch, GVHBA has engaged the Simon Fraser University Urban Studies Program to lead G2G research. SFU researchers are gu id ed by an advisory group that includes members of local government, GVHBA, UDI, the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Ryerson University. The project is being funded by the MITACS-Accelerate research internship program, the GVHBA, UDI , and the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia. THE G2G PROCESS Conducting background resea rch on housing pol icy, regulations and impacts Surveying municipali ties and home bu ilders , both online and in person Publishing reports that highlight best practice s and case studies Opening up a feed back loop between home bu ilders and municipali ties Offering new information to address our pressing housing needs Follow Our Progress Beginning in 2014, Getting to Groundbreaking will release an annual report that shows how successfully our region is addressing its housing demand. We'll also publish the results of the municipal and home builder surveys, as well as initiatives in place to support delivery of the housing our region needs. Each year, our research will focus on particular development scenarios, based on the four housing types below. We'll reveal insights into best practices, as well as each municipality's typical approval process timing, fees and charges related to the specific housing type: • Townhomes (2074) • Low rise (woodframe) apartment buildings • High rise (concrete) apartment buildings • Single family homes Periodically, we'll dig deeper into topical themes including: renovations, nonprofit housing development, green building, amenity policies, parks development, as well as other topics that affect the housing supply. G2G results will be distributed to a wide variety of people with an interest in our region's housing, including: • Municipal mayors, councils and staff • Metro Vancouver and other orders of government (including provincial and federal) • GVHBA and the Urban Development Institute (UDI) • Not-for-profit housing providers • Media (print, television, online) • Housing advocates • Urban and housing researchers • The general public Have Your Say We will be gathering information through background research, followed by web-based surveys and individual interviews with home builders and municipal* staff. If you are a home builder or municipal staff, we'd like your input. Your privacy is assured: Data will be kept securely at SFU for analysis and for trend identification in subsequent years. This is your chance to speak up and be heard, to share what you know and to learn from others. We each approach development and building through a unique lens, yet by sharing our perspectives, we can ensure positive growth for our communities and a welcoming home for new residents. To register as a research participant, contact SFU Principal Investigator Dr. Meg Holden at [email protected] or HOME BUILDERS AND MUNICIPALITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO MEET OUR HOUSING NEEDS. 24/1/2014 * Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley Township, North Vancouver District. Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, City of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Langley City, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, UBC. a metrovancouver 850 ~ SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION Office 0/ the Choir Tel. 604 432-6215 Fa x 604 451-6614 FEB 0 6 Z014 File: CR-04-01-RD Mayor lois E. Jackson and Counci l The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent TY PE . ~aj~{)J\ %tvJ.~ Delta, BC V4K 3E2 DEPT GP~ 1> Cc. CA-o -j:.? A T. #: ~«) 54 ~ .( "'~ f,O comments~ tVf}tv-,OLlA\iV\ Dear M~ ,ackson: j-fe-""Pr':J!. f "'--'b '+/ IdOI'O ! M ) () t"'0,) Jt Re: Referral to Metro Vancouver for Southlands Application Thank you for your letter dated January 14, 2014 regarding Delta's proposed Regionol Growth Strategy (RGS) amendment for the South lands application. I hope that the following information answers the questions you asked and clarifies a few procedural matters that your letter raised . Timing of Regional Growth Strategy Amendment At this time, Metro Vancouver staff intend to bring the proposed RGS amendment for South lands to the Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee and Metro Vancouver Board in March 2014 for initiation; notification; first and second readings of the Amendment Bylaw; and referral to a regional public hearing. The public hearing and subsequent 3'd reading will be held later in the spring after providing suffiCient time for all affected local governments and agencies to comment. The timeline that we envision will facilitate completion of the RGS amendment process by the end of May, 2014. Delegation5 Your letter mentions your desire to have Delta staff appear as a delegation before several Metro Vancouver committees to provide a 1S-minute presentation. I've been advised that while our Procedure Bylaw limits the time for delegations to 5 minutes, this may be extended at the discretion of the Chair on the day of the meeting. Please note that the Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee is the only committee that will be making a recommendation to the Board on this matter. However, to respond to your request to appear as a delegation to multiple committees, I would suggest the following: • that your staff request to appear as a delegation for the March 2014 Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee; and • that an invitation be extended by Metro Vancouver staff to members of the Environment and Parks Committee and Mayors' Committee to attend the same meeting to hear your staffs presentation and participate in the subsequent discussion. As outlined in the staff report dated January 7, 2014, staff have written to Metro MAYOR'S OFFICE Vancouver with a request4330 Kingsway, to appear Burnaby,Be,Canada as a delegation V5H 4G8 • to604.432·6200 select Metro • www.metrovancouver.org Vancouver CommitteesGreat~r Vancouver Regional and the District Board.· Greater VanA couverseparate Water District letter • Grear~r will Vancouveralso be Sewerage sent regardingand Draina~e District the · Metro vancouv--;f;E8;~c:2~ 01ltn Regional Context Statement amendment process. RECE IVED The Corporation of Delta Referral to Metro Vancouver for Southlands Application Page 20f2 Also, please be advised that pursuant to our Procedure Bylaw, delegations to the Metro Vancouver Board can only be made when there is a report pertaining to the matter on the agenda. The March 2014 Board meeting would be the next meeting for your staff to appear as a delegation on this topic. Regional Context Statement Included in your letter was a request seeking approval of several amendments to the RGS and Delta's Regional Context Statement as you have given 3rd reading to your Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7167. The Local Government Act requires that Metro Vancouver respond within 120 days of receipt, which in this case would be May 14, 2014. Given the complexity of the application and the requirements for a regional public hearing, Metro Vancouver will not be able to complete the RGS amendment process within that timeframe. Consequently, we respectfully request that you withdraw your Regional Context Statement amendments at this time to allow us to first complete the RGS amendment process. This approach both reflects your Council motion, and ensures that the Metro Vancouver Board will have sufficient time to undertake consideration of the Southlands Application prior to considering your Regional Context Statement. Following the conclusion fo the application review, Delta can submit its request for the Metro Vancouver Board to accept the revised Regional Context Statement at such time that the RGS Amendment Bylaw is brought to the Metro Vancouver Board for final adoption. I understand that our respective staff have been in frequent and positive communication on this matter, but should you or anyone else at the Corporation of 'Delta have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Heather McNeil, Division Manager of Regional Planning at 604-436-6813. Yours truly, ,/ oore Chair, Metro Vancouver Board GM/EC/hm cc: Mr. George V. Harvie, CAO, Delta Mr. Jeff Day, Director of Community Planning and Development, Delta Ms. Marcy Sangret, Deputy Director, Community Planning & Development, Delta 8511311 Environment Environnement 851 .+. Canada Canada Canadian Wildlife Service Pacific Wildlife Research Centre 5421 Robertson Road Delta, BC V4K 3N2 23 January 2014 Re: Consultation on SARA Listing Process for Terrestrial Species 2013 and 2014 Envi ronment Canada is committed to working with interested parties to ensure the protection of species at risk and their critical habitats and is seeking comments on the potential impacts of amending Schedule 1, the List of Wildlife Species at Risk under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). On September 24, 2013, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) submitted 67 assessments of Canadian species at risk to the federal Minister of the Environment. Ministerial Response Statements, posted December 18, 2013 by the Government of Canada, are on the Species at Risk Act (SARA) Public Reg istry: http://www.registrelep-sararegistrv.gc.ca/dela ult.asp ?Ia ng =E n&n= FOC DB F OB-1 and initiate the opportunity for public comment regarding the amendments to Schedule 1. Thirty-two of these species at risk (23 terrestrial and 9 aquatic) have had their current Schedule 1 status confirmed and are not included in this consultation process, as no regulatory amendment is required. In British Columbia, public comments are being sought on the proposed amendments to Schedule 1 for five terrestrial species, whose ranges occur in this region; listed in Table 1 accompanying this letter. You may provide comments to me directly at the address above, or through the instructions found in the document "Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act -Terrestrial Species: December 2013." This document is available on the SARA Public Registry at: http://www.registrelep-sararegistrv.gc.ca/documentldefault e.cfm?documentID=2564. Detailed information on individual species is included in the COSEWIC status reports, which are available on the SARA Public Registry, as is general information about SARA. Please also see below summaries of recovery planning for species with their status already confirmed, listed in Table 2. Your comments will be considered and inform the Minister's recommendation to Cabinet. Please provide remarks by March 23, 2014. Following the deadline there will also be an opportunity to provide comments during the 30-day public consultation period associated with pre-publication in Canada Gazette Part I. II you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Species at Risk Coordinator by email [email protected] or by phone at (604) 350-1900. Yours sincerely, 4~ per Barry Smith Regional Director Canadian Wildlife Service Pacific and Yukon Region Staff are reviewing this information and will report back to Council in advance of the deadline should comments relative to Delta be identified for submission. Table 1. Terrestrial species in the Pacific and Yukon Region, Canada, recently assessed b ~ COSEWIC eligible for addition to Schedule 1 or reclassification Taxon Species Scientific Name Canadian Range Newly Assessed Species Threatened Vascular Plants Silky Beach Pea Lathyrus littoratis BC Arthropods Island Tiger Moth Grammia complicate BC YT NT BC Birds Bank Swallow Riparia riparia AB SK MB ON QC NB NS PE NL Special Concern Arthropods Georgia Basin Bog Gnaphosa snohomish BC Spider Molluscs Haida Gwaii Slug Staa/a gwaii BC 2 Table 2. Terrestrial species in British Columbia, Canada, recently reassessed by COSEWIC (no consultations - sRecies Schedule 1 status confirmed) Taxon Species Recovery Planning Progress Scientific Name Endangered Molluscs Oregon Forestsnail Be Recovery Plan (2012). Allogona townsendiana Federal recovery strategy under development. Western Tiger Salamander Amphibians Be Recovery Plan (2008). (Southern Mountain population) Federal recovery strategy to be developed. Ambystoma mavortium American Badger jeffersonii Mammals Be Recovery Strategy (2008). subspecies Taxidea taxus jeffersonii Federal recovery strategy under development. Threatened Du n Skipper vestris Arthropods Be Recovery Plan (2013 in press). subspecies (Western population) Federal recovery strategy to be developed. Euphyes vestris vestris Reptiles Great Basin Gophersnake Be Recovery Strategy (2008) . desertico/a subspecies Federal recovery strategy to be developed. Pituophis catenifer desertico/a Birds Northern Goshawk laingi Be Recovery Plan (2008). subspecies Federal recovery strategy under Accipiter gentilis laingi development. Special Concern Molluscs Warty Jumping-slug Be Management Plan (2012). Hemphillia glandulosa Federal Management Plan under development. Western Toad Be Recovery Plan under development. Amphibians Federal Management Plan under Anaxyrus boreas development. 3 Species at Risk Public Registry - The Minister of the Environment's Response to Species ... Page 1 of 4 EnvIronment Envlronnement 1+1 canada canada Canad1t Species at Risk Public Registry Home > Documents > Related Information > The Minister of the Environment's Response to Species at Risk Assessments Submitted by COSEWIC in 2013 The Minister of the Environment's Response to Species at Risk Assessments Submitted by COSEWIC in 2013 * A technical issue is preventing the display of the 'Other applicable legislation' item in the pdf version of some response statements. We are working to fix this. Taxon Normal ~rthropods Mottled Duskywino (Boreal I=rynnis martialis MB Normal DODulation) ~rthropods 'Mottled Duskywina (Great Erynnis martialis ONQC Normal Lakes Plains DODulation) ~rthropods Riverine Clubtail (Great Stylurus amnicola ON Normal Lakes PlainSD_QDUlationl Threatened (6) !Vascular SilkY Beach Pea Lathyrus littoralis BC Normal Plants ~ascular ~iDjked Saxifra_Qe Micranthes spicata YT None required. COSEWIC Plants plans to reassess in near future. ~rthropods Gibson's BLQ Sand TLQer Cicindela formosa ~BSK Normal Beetle gibsoni ~rthropods Island Tiaer Moth Grammia complicata BC Normal I Birds Bank Swallow Riparia riparia YT NT BC AB SK Normal MBON QC NB NS PE NL Birds Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina ON QC NB NS Normal Special Concern '6) ~rthropods Georaia Basin Boa SDider Gnaohosa snohomish BC Normal ~rthropods Greenish-white Hypochlora alba ~B SK MB Normal 'GrasshoDDer Molluscs Haida Gwaii Slue Staala gwaii BC Normal ~mphibians ~estern Tiaer Salamander ~mbystoma ~B SK MB Normal I(Prairie / Boreal rnavortium IDODulation) 1 Birds Eastern Wood-llewee Con top us virens ~K MB ON QC NB Normal NS PE Mammals American Badeer taxus Taxidea taxus taxus ~B SK MB ON Normal subsDecies Up-lists From Threatened to Endangered (3) Vascular Fernald's Braxa ~raya fernaldii NL Normal Plants Vascular PlYmouth Gentian ~abatia kennedyana NS Normal Plants Reptiles Massasau_Qa LCarolinian ~istrurus catenatus PN Normal IDoDulation) 1 Down-lists From Threatened to Special Concern C 2) I I I I http://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.caldefault.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-l 2/3/2014 Species at Risk Public Registry ~ The Minister of the Environment's Response to Species ... Page 2 of 4 Taxon Species Scientific Name Range Consultation Path Endangered (4) ~ascular Crooked-stem Aster pymphyotrichum ON Normal Plants Iprenanthoides Reptiles Eastern Musk Turtle pternotherus ONQC Normal 'odoratus 1 The Tiger Salamander was formerly considered by COSEWIC as three populations. In November 2012, COSEWIC split it into the Western Tiger Salamander and the Eastern Tiger Salamander, each with two populations. The two populations of the Western Tiger Salamander were assessed in November 2012. The assessment of one of the two populations of the Eastern Tiger Salamander was deferred; therefore, the report for the Eastern Tiger Salamander will be presented to the Minister at a later time. acurrently listed on Schedule 1 as a single species. Re-assessed in November 2012 and split into two populations. Taxon Extir Molluscs onian None; status confirmation Endangered (11) ~ascular Pink CoreoDsis Coreopsis rosea NS None; status Plants confi rmation ~ascular Slender Bush-clover ~espedeza virginica PN None; status Plants confirmation ~rthropods Five-sDotted Boaus Yucca Moth Iprodoxus AB None; status 'QuinaueDunctellus !confi rmation Arthropods Non-Dollinatina Yucca Moth Tegeticula corruptrix AB None; status !confi rmation Arthropods Yucca Moth Tegeticula yuccasella AB None; status confirmation Molluscs Dreaon Forestsnail Allogona townsendiana BC None; status confirmation Amphibians Western Tiaer Salamander (Southern Ambystoma mavortium BC None; status MountainoODulation) ! ~onfirmation Birds Northern Bobwhite Colin us virginianus ON None; status confi rmation Mammals lA.merican Bad_Qer iacksoni subs~ecies Taxidea taxus jacksoni ON None; status confirmation Mammals lA.merican Badaer ieffersonii subsDecies Taxidea taxus jeffersonil BC None; status i(Eastern DODulation) 2. ~onflrmation Mammals American Badaer ieffersonii subsDecies Taxidea taxus jefferson;' BC None; status 'Western DODulation) 2. Iconfi rmation Threatened 6) Vascular Soaoweed Yucca gJauca ~BSK None; status Plants confi rmation IArthropods Dun SkiDner vestris subsDecies '!=uphyes vestris vestris BC None; status !confi rmation Reptiles Eastern Ribbonsnake (Atlantic Thamnophis sauritus NS None; status DODulation) confi rmation . Reptiles ~reat Basin GODhersnake Ipituophis catenifer Be None; status 'deserticola confirmation Reptiles Masc:;aC:~lIna (Great Lake_s~ St_" pistrurus catenatus ON None; status Lawrence DODulation) .l !confirmation http://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-l 2/3/2014 Species at Risk Public Registry - The Minister of the Environment's Response to Species ... Page 3 of 4 Taxon Species Scientific Name Range Consultation Path Extirpated (1) Birds Northern Goshawk lainai subsDecies ccipiter gentilis laingi BC None; status confirmation !Special Concern (5) , Molluscs Wartv Jumoina-slua itIemphillia glandulosa BC None; status IConfirmation Amphibians Western Toad lCallina DODulation) J. ~naxyrus boreas BCAB None; status IConfirmation Amphibians Western Toad (Non-callina DODulationl ~naxyrus boreas YT NT BC None; status J. AB 1C0nfirmation Reptiles Eastern Ribbonsnake (Great Lakes Thamnophis sauritus ON QC None; status DODutation) 1C0nfirmation Reptiles Northern MaJl Turtle Graptemys geographica ONQC None; status !Confirmation ! The Tiger Salamander was formerly considered by COSEWIC as three populations. In November 2012, COSEWIC split it into the Western Tiger Salamander and the Eastern Tiger Salamander, each with two populations. The two populations of the Western Tiger Salamander were assessed in November 2012. The assessment of one of the two populations of the Eastern Tiger Salamander was deferred; therefore, the report for the Eastern Tiger Salamander will be presented to the Minister at a later time. 2currently listed on Schedule 1 as a single subspecies. Subspecies re-assessed in November 2012 and split into two populations. Jcurrently listed on Schedule 1 as a single species. Re-assessed in November 2012 and split into two populations. Table 3: Aquatic species recently assessed or reassessed by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada with consultation conducted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (eligible for addition to Schedule 1 or reclassification) lTaxon pecies cientific Name Range onsultation Path Endangered (4J_ Fishes :c.usk Brosme brosme IAtlantic Ocean Extended Molluscs LilliDut Toxolasma oarvum t>N Extended Fishes IStriDed Bass (Bav of Fundv Morone saxatilis NB NS Atlantic Extended nOJlulationl iOcean Fishes White Sturaeon (Upper Fraser River Acipenser BC Extended nOJlulationl! transmontanus Threatened (3) Fishes Bull Trout (Saskatchewan - Nelson Salvelinus confluentus AB Extended Rivers JloJlulationsl Molluscs Threehorn Wartvback Obliquaria ref/exa ON Extended Fishes White Sturaeon CLower Fraser River r,tJ.cipenser BC Extended DODulation) 'transmontanus Special Concern (4) Fishes Bull Trout (South Coast British ~alvelinus conf/uentus BC Extended tolumbia populations) Fishes Bull Trout (Western Arctic pODulations) iSalvelinus confluentus YTNT BC AB Extended Fishes Eulachon (Nass / Skeena Rivers Thaleichthys pacificus BC Extended IloJlulation) Pacific Ocean Fishes Striped Bass {Southern Gulf of St. ~orone saxatilis QC NB PE NS Extended awrence population) Atlantic Ocean Down-lists from Extirpated to Endangered (1) Fishes Strioed Bass (St. Lawrence River 'Marone saxatilis C Atlantic Ocean Normal Ipopulation) 2. http://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-1 2/3/2014 Species at Risk Public Registry - The Minister of the Environment's Response to Species ... Page 4 of 4 Down-lists from Endangered to Threatened (2) Fishes Puanose Shiner Notropis anogenus bN Normal Fishes Salish Sucker Catostomus sp. cf. BC Extended 'catostomus 1 A wildlife species of this name is currently listed on Schedule 1. This newly-assessed unit now includes two population units that were not included in the earlier entity. 2. The wildlife species was reclassified to Endangered from Extirpated because of a successful reintroduction. Table 4: Aquatic species recently reassessed by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (species status confirmation) Common Name (population) cientific Name Range onsultation Path traxon Endanaered (5) Molluscs Kidnevshell IPtychobranchus ON None; status Ifasciolaris !confirmation Molluscs Round Hickorvnut Obovaria subrotunda ON None; status !confirmation Mammals Isei Whale (Pacific DODulation) l,Balaenoptera borealis ~tlantic Ocean None; status !confirmation Fishes Iwhite Sturaeon (UDDer Columbia !Acipenser BC None; status River DODulation) transmontanus !confi rmation Fishes Iwhite Sturaeon (UDDer Kootenav !Acipenser BC None; status River DODulation) transmontanus !confirmation Threatened (21 Fishes Northern Wolffish Anarhichas ~rctic Ocean, None; status denticulatus ~tlantic Ocean confirmation Fishes SDotted Wolffish Anarhichas minor ~rctic Ocean None; status ~tlantic Ocean !confirmation Special Concern {21 Fishes IAtlantic Wolffish Anarhichas lupus ~rctic Ocean, None; status Atlantic Ocean !confi rmation Fishes Bridle Shiner Wotropis bifrenatus ONQC None; status !confirmation Date Modified: 2013-12-20 http://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.caldefault.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-l 2/3/2014 ...... 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For a description of the consultation paths these species will undergo, please see www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.caldefault.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-1 Please emaii your comments to the Species at Risk Public Registry at: [email protected] Comments may also be mailed to: Director General Canadian Wildlife Service Environment Canada Ottawa ON K1 A OH3 For more information on the Species at Risk Act, please visit the Species at Risk Public Registry at: www.sararegistry.gc.ca 2 Consultation on Amending th e List ot Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, December 2013 (~TA_B_L_E_O_F_C_O_N_T_EN_T_S ______~) ADDITION OF SPECIES TO THE SPECIES AT RISK ACT...... 4 The Species at Risk Act and the list of Wildlife Species at Risk ...... 4 COSEWIC and the assessment process for identifying species at risk ...... 4 Terms used to define the degree of risk to a species ...... 4 Terrestrial and aquatic species eligible for Schedule 1 amendments ...... 4 Public comments solicited on the proposed amendment of Schedule 1 ...... 5 THE SPECIES AT RISK ACT LISTING PROCESS AND CONSULTATION ...... 5 The purpose of consultations on amendments to the lis!...... 5 Legislative context of the consultations: the Minister's recommendation to the Governor in Council ...... 5 The Minister of the Environment's response to the COSEWIC assessment: the response statement ...... 5 Figure 1: The species listing process under SARA ...... 6 Normal and extended consultation periods ...... 7 Who is consulted and how ...... 7 Role and impact of public consultations in the listing process ...... 8 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ADDITION OF A SPECIES TO SCHEDULE 1 ...... 8 Protection for listed Extirpated, Endangered and Threatened species ...... 8 Recovery strategies and action plans for Extirpated, Endangered and Threatened species ...... 9 Protection for listed species of Special Concern ...... 10 Management plans for species of Special Concern ...... 10 THE LIST OF SPECIES ELIGIBLE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE 1 ...... 11 Status of the recently assessed species and consultation paths ...... 11 Providing comments ...... 11 Table 1: Terrestrial species recently assessed by COSEWIC eligible for addition to Schedule 1 or reclassification ...... 12 Table 2: Terrestrial species recently reassessed by COSEWIC (no consultations - species status confirmation) ...... 13 THE COSEWIC SUMMARIES OF TERRESTRIAL SPECIES ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITION OR RECLASSIFICATION ON SCHEDULE 1 ...... 14 INDEXES ...... 56 Species by Common Name ...... 56 Species by Scientific Name ...... 57 Species by Province and Territory of Occurrence ...... 58 GLOSSARy ...... 59 3 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Sp ecies, December 201 3 C__A_D_D_IT_IO_N_O_F _SP_E_C_IE_S_TO_T_HE_S~_E_C_'E_S_A_T_RI_S_K_A_C_T ____~) The Species at Risk Act and the can be done on an emergency basis. When the status List of Wildlife Species at Risk report is complete, COSEWIC meets to examine it and discuss the species. COSEWIC then determines The Government of Canada is committed to whether the species is at risk, and if so, then assesses preventing the disappearance of wildlife species at the level of risk and assigns a conservation status, risk from our lands. As part of its strategy for realizing that commitment, on June 5, 2003, the Government Terms used to define the degree of Canada proclaimed the Species at Risk Act (SARA), of risk to a species Attached to the Act is Schedule 1, the list of the species provided for under SARA, also called the list The conservation status defines the degree of of Wildlife Species at Risk. Endangered or Threatened risk to a species. The terms used under SARA are species on Schedule 1 benefit from the protection Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened and Special of prohibitions and recovery planning under SARA. Concern. Extirpated species are wildlife species Special Concern species benefit from its management that no longer occur in the wild in Canada but still planning. Schedule 1 has grown from the original exist elsewhere. Endangered species are wildlife 233 to 518 wildlife species at risk, species that are likely to soon become extirpated The complete list of species currently on or extinct. Threatened species are likely to become Schedule 1 can be viewed at: www.sararegistry, endangered if nothing is done to reverse the factors gc,ca!species!schedules_e.cfm?id=1 leading to their extirpation or extinction. Th e term Special Concern is used for wildlife species that Species become eligible for addition to may become threatened or endangered due to Schedule 1 once they have been assessed as being a combination of biological characteristics and at risk by the Committee on the Status of Endangered threats. Once COSEWIC has assessed a species Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) , The decision to add as Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened or Special a species to Schedule 1 is made by the Governor Concern, it is eligible for inclusion on Schedule 1, in Council following a recommendation from the Minister of the Environment. The Governor in Council For more information on COSEWIC, visit: is the formal executive body that gives legal effect www.cosewic.gc.ca to decisions that are to have the force of law. On September 24, 2013, COSEWIC sent to the Minister of the Environment its newest assessments COSEWIC and the assessment process of species at risk. Environment Canada is now for identifying species at risk consulting on changes to Schedule 1 to reflect these new designations for these terrestrial COSEWIC is recognized under SARA as the species. To see the list of the terrestrial species authority for assessing the status of wi ldlife species and their status, please refer to tables 1 and 2, at risk. COSEWIC comprises experts on wildlife species at risk, Its members have backgrounds in Terrestrial and aquatic species eligible the fields of biology, ecology, genetics, Aboriginal for Schedule 1 amendments traditional knowledge and other relevant fields. They come from various communities, including The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans conducts academia, Aboriginal organizations, government separate consultations for the aquatic species. and non-governmental organizations. For more information on the consultations for COSEWIC gives priority to those species more aquatic species, visit the Fishe ri es and Oceans likely to become extinct, and then commissions Canada website at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. a status report for the evaluation of the species' The Minister of the Environment is conducting status, To be accepted, status reports must be peer the consultations for all other species at risk. reviewed and approved by a subcommittee of species specialists, In special Circumstances, assessments 4 Consultatlon on Amending the list of Species under the Species at Risk Act Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Approximately 48% of the recently assessed terrestrial species at risk also occur in national THE SPECIES AT RISK parks or other lands administered by Parks ACT LISTING PROCESS Canada; Parks Canada shares responsibility for these species with Environment Canada. AND CONSULTATION Public comments solicited on the The addition of a wildlife species at risk to proposed amendment of Schedule 1 Schedule 1 of SARA strengthens and enhances the federal government's capacity to provide for its The conservation of wildlife is a joint legal protection and conservation. To be effective, the listing responsibility: one that is shared among the process must be transparent and open. The species governments of Canada. But biodiversity will not listing process under SARA is summarized in Figure 1. be conserved by governments that act alone. The best way to secure the survival of species at risk The purpose of consultations and their habitats is through the active participation on amendments to the List of all those concerned. SARA recognizes this, and that all Aboriginal peoples and Canadians have When COSEWIC assesses a wildlife species, a role to play in preventing the disappearance of it does so solely on the basis of the best available wildlife species from our lands. The Government information relevant to the biological status of the of Canada is inviting and encouraging you to species. COSEWIC then submits the assessment to become involved. One way that you can do so is the Minister of the Environment, who considers it when by sharing your comments concerning the addition making the listing recommendation to the Governor in or reclassification of these terrestrial species. Council. These consultations are to provide the Minister with a better understanding of the potential social Your comments are considered in relation to and economic impacts of the proposed change to the the potential consequences of whether or not a List of Wildlife Species at Risk, and of the potential species is included on Schedule 1, and they are consequences of not adding a species to the List. then used to draft the Minister's proposed listing recommendations for. each of these species. To ensure Legislative context of the consultations: that your comments are considered in time, they should be submitted before the following deadlines. the Minister's recommendation to the Governor in Council For terrestrial species undergoing normal consultations, comments should The comments collected during the consultations be submitted by March 23, 2014. are used to inform the Minister's recommendations For terrestrial species undergoing to the Governor in Council for listing species at risk. extended consultations, comments should The Minister must recommend one of three courses be submitted by October 23, 2014. of action. These are for the Governor in Council to accept the species assessment and modify To find out which consultation paths these Schedule 1 accordingly, not to add the species to species will undergo (extended or normal), Schedule 1, or to refer the species assessment back please see www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/ to COSEWIC for its further consideration (Figure 1). default.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-1 Comments received by these deadlines will be The Minister of the Environment's considered in the development of the listing proposal. response to the COSEWIC assessment: Please email your comments to the Species at the response statement Risk Public Registry at: [email protected] After COSEWIC has completed its assessment By regular mail, please address your comments to: of a species, it provides it to the Minister of the Director General Environment. The Minister of the Environment then Canadian Wildlife Service has 90 days to post a response on the Species at Environment Canada Risk Public Registry, providing information on the Ottawa ON K1 A OH3 scope of any consultations and the timelines for 5 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Sp ecies of Risk Act; Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Figure 1 The species listing process under SARA The Minister of the Environment receives species assessments from COSEWIC at least once per year. The competent departments undertake internal review to determine the extent of public consultation and socia-economic analysis necessary to inform the listing decision. Within 90 days of receipt of the species assessments prepared by COSEWIC, the Minister of the Environment publishes a response statement on the SARA Public Registry that indicates how he or she intends to respond to the assessment and, to the extent possible, provides timelines for action. Where appropriate, the competent departments undertake consultations and any other relevant analysis needed to prepare the advice for the Minister of the Environment. The Minister of the Environment forwards the assessment to the Governor in Council for receipt. This generally occurs within three months of posting the response statement, unless further consultation is necessary. Within nine months of receiving the assessment, the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of the Envi ronment, may decide whether or not to list the species under Schedule 1 of SARA or refer the assessment back to COSEWIC for further information or consideration. Once a species is added to Schedule 1, it benefits from the applicable provisions of SARA. 6 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act Terrestrial Species. December 2013 action, to the extent possible. This is known as No consultations will be undertaken for species the response statement. It identifies how long the listed in Table 2, as no change is being proposed for consultations will be (whether they are "normal" these species. or "extended") by stating when the Minister will forward the assessment to the Governor in Council. Who is consulted and how Consultations for a group of species are launched with the posting of their response statements. It is most important to consult with those who would be most affected by the proposed changes. Normal and extended There is protection that is immediately in place when a consultation periods species that is Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened is added to Schedule 1. It prohibits killing or harming Normal consultations meet the consultation the species or destroying a residence. For terrestrial needs for the listing of most species at risk. They species, this applies to migratory birds protected by the usually take two to three months to complete, while Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (which already extended consultations take approximately one year. provides similar protection for the migratory birds and The extent of consultations needs to be their nests). The immediate protection also applies proportional to the expected impact of a listing to other terrestrial species where they are on federal decision and the time that may be required to consult land (for more details, see below, "Protection for listed appropriately. Under some circumstances, whether Extirpated, Endangered and Threatened species". or not a species will be included on Schedule 1 could This immediate protection does not apply to species have Significant and widespread impacts on the of Special Concern. Therefore, Environment Canada activities of some groups of people. It is essential considers the type of species, its conservation status that such stakeholders be informed of the pending and where the species is found. Those who may be decision and, to the extent possible, its potential affected by the impacts of the automatic protections consequences. They also need to have the opportunity are contacted directly; others are encouraged to to provide information on the potential consequences contribute through a variety of approaches. of the decision and to share ideas on how best to Aboriginal peoples known to have species at risk approach threats to the species. A longer period may on their lands, for which changes to Schedule 1 are also be required to consult appropriately with some being considered, will be contacted. Their engagement groups. For example, consultations can take longer is of particular significance, acknowledging their for groups that meet infrequently but that must be role in the management of the extensive traditional engaged on several occasions. For such reasons, territories and the reserve and settlement lands. extended consultations may be undertaken. A Wildlife Management Board is a group that has For both normal and extended consultations, once been established under a land claims agreement and they are complete, the Minister of the Environment is authorized by the agreement to perform functions forwards the species assessments to the Governor in respect of wildlife species. Some eligible species in Council for the government's formal receipt of the at risk are found on lands where existing land claims assessment. The Governor in Council then has nine agreements apply that give specific authority to a months to come to a listing decision. Thus, listing Wildlife Management Board. In such cases, the Minister decisions for species in normal consultations are usually of the Environment will consult with the relevant board. made about one year after the publication of their To encourage others to contribute and make response statements. Listing decisions for species in the necessary information readily available, this extended consultations are usually made about two document is distributed to known stakeholders years after the response statements are published. and posted on the Species at Risk Public The conSUltation paths (normal or extended) Registry. More extensive consultations may for the terrestrial species listed in Table 1 will also be done through regional or community be announced when the Minister publishes the meetings or through a more targeted approach. response statements. These will be posted by Environment Canada also sends notice of December 23, 2013, on the Species at Risk this consultation to identified concerned groups Public Registry at: www.registrelep-sararegistry. and individuals who have made their interests gc.caJdefault.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-1 7 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 known. These include, but are not limited to, The Minister of the Environment will take into industries, resource users, landowners and consideration comments and any additional environmental non-governmental organizations. information received following publication of the draft In most cases, Environment Canada is not in Order and the RIAS in the Canada Gazette, Part I. The a position to examine the potential impacts of Minister then makes a listing recommendation for each recovery actions when species are being considered species to the Governor in Council. The Governor for listing. The reason is that recovery actions for in Council next decides either to accept the species terrestrial species are not usually automatic upon assessment and amend Schedule 1 accordingly; or listing; in fact, usually these actions are not yet not to add the species to Schedule 1 ; or to refer the defined, so their impact cannot be fully understood. species assessment back to COSEWIC for further Once they are defined, efforts are made to minimize information or consideration. The final decision is adverse social and economic impacts of listing published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, and on the and to maximize the benefits. SARA requires that Species at Risk Public Registry. If the Governor in recovery measures be prepared in consultation with Council decides to list a species, it is at this point those considered to be directly affected by them. that it becomes legally included on Schedule 1. In addition to the public, Environment Canada consults on listing with the governments of the SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ADDITION provinces and territories responsible for the OF A SPECIES TO SCHEDULE 1 conservation and management of these wildlife species. Environment Canada also consults with The protection that comes into effect following the other federal departments and agencies. addition of a species to Schedule 1 depends upon a number of factors. These include the species' status Role and impact of public consultations under SARA, the type of species and where it occurs. in the listing process The results of the public consultations are of Protection for listed EXtirpated, great significance to the process of listing species Endangered and Threatened species at risk. Environment Canada carefully reviews the Responsibility for the conservation of comments it receives to gain a better understanding wildlife is shared among the governments of of the benefits and costs of changing the List. Canada. SARA establishes legal protection of The comments are then used to inform the individuals and their residences as soon as a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS). The RIAS species is listed as Threatened, Endangered is a report that summarizes the impact of a proposed or Extirpated, if they are considered federal regulatory change. It includes a description of the species or if they are found on federal land. proposed change and an analysis of its expected Federal species include migratory birds, as impact, which incorporates the results from the public defined by the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, consultations. In developing the RIAS, the Government and aquatic species covered by the Fisheries Act. of Canada recognizes that Canada's natural heritage Federal land means land that belongs to the federal is an integral part of our national identity and history government, and the internal waters and territorial and that wildlife in all its forms has value in and of sea of Canada. It also means land set apart for the itself. The Government of Canada also recognizes that use and benefit of a band under the Indian Act (such the absence of full scientific certainty is not a reason as reserves). In the territories, the protection for to postpone decisions to protect the environment. species at risk on federal lands applies only where A draft Order (see Glossary) is then prepared, they are on lands under the authority of the Minister providing notice that a decision is being taken by the of the Environment or the Parks Canada Agency. Governor in Council. The draft Order proposing to Migratory birds are protected by the Migratory list all or some of the species under consideration is Birds Regulations, under the Migratory Birds then published, along with the RIAS, in the Canada Convention Act, 1994, which strictly prohibits the Gazette, Part I, for a comment period of 30 days. harming of migratory birds and the disturbance or destruction of their nests and eggs. 8 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, December 2013 Protection under SARA makes it an offence to kill, Recovery strategies and action harm, harass, capture or take an individual of a species plans for Extirpated, Endangered listed as Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened. It is and Threatened species also an offence to damage or destroy the residence of one or more individuals of an Endangered or Recovery planning results in the development of Threatened species or an Extirpated species whose recovery strategies and action plans for Extirpated, reintroduction has been recommended by a recovery Endangered or Threatened species. It involves the strategy. The Act also makes it an offence to possess, different levels of government responsible for the collect, buy, sell or trade an individual of a species management of the species, depending on what type that is Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened. of species it is and where it occurs. These include federal, provincial and territorial governments as well Species at risk that are neither aquatic nor protected as Wildlife Management Boards. Recovery strategies under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, nor and action plans are also prepared in cooperation on federal lands, do not receive immediate protection with directly affected Aboriginal organizations. upon listing under SARA. Instead, in most cases, the Landowners and other stakeholders directly protection of terrestrial species on non-federal lands affected by the recovery strategy are consulted. is the responsibility of the provinces and territories where they are found. The application of protections Recovery strategies must be prepared for all under SARA to a species at risk on non-federal lands Extirpated, Endangered and Threatened species. requires that the Governor in Council make an order They include measures to mitigate the known threats defining those lands. This can only occur when the to the species and its habitat and set the population Minister is of the opinion that the laws of the province and distribution objectives. Other objectives can or territory do not effectively protect the species. To put be included, such as stewardship (to establish such an order in place, the Minister would then need protection for an existing population) or education to recommend the order be made to the Governor in (to increase public awareness). Recovery strategies Council. If the Governor in Council agreed to make the must include a statement of the time frame for the order, the prohibitions of SARA would then apply to the development of one or more action plans. To the provincial or territorial lands specified by the order. The extent possible, recovery strategies must also identify federal government would consult with the province the critical habitat of the species. If there is not enough or territory concerned before making such an order. information available to identify critical habitat, the recovery strategy includes a schedule of studies The Minister of the Environment or the Minister required for its identification. This schedule outlines of Fisheries and Oceans may authorize exceptions what must be done to obtain the necessary information to the prohibitions under SARA. These ministers can and by when it needs to be done. In such cases, enter into agreements or issue permits only for one of critical habitat is identified in a subsequent action plan. three reasons: for research, for conservation activities or if the effects to the species are incidental to the Proposed recovery strategies for newly listed species activity. Research must relate to the conservation of are posted on the Species at Risk Public Registry to a species and be conducted by qualified scientists. provide for public review and comment. For Endangered Conservation activities must benefit a listed species species, proposed recovery strategies are posted or be required to enhance its chances of survival. All within one year of their addition to Schedule 1, and for activities, including those that incidentally affect a Threatened or Extirpated species within two years. listed species, must also meet certain conditions. First, Action plans state the measures necessary to it must be established that all reasonable alternatives implement the recovery strategy. These include have been considered and the best solution has been measures to address threats and achieve the adopted. It must also be established that all feasible population and distribution objectives. Action measures will be taken to minimize the impact of the plans also complete the identification of the critical activity, and finally that the survival or recovery of habitat where necessary, and to the extent possible the species will not be jeopardized. Having issued a state measures that are proposed to protect it. permit or agreement, the Minister of the Environment or the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans must then include an explanation on the Species at Risk Public Registry of why the permit or agreement was issued. 9 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Protection for listed species Management plans for species of Special Concern of Special Concern While immediate protection under SARA for species For species of Special Concern, management listed as Extirpated, Endangered and Threatened do not plans are to be prepared and made available on the apply to species listed as Special Concern, any existing Species at Risk Public Registry within three years of protections and prohibitions, such as those provided species' addition to Schedule 1, allowing for public by the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 or the review and comment. Management plans include Canada National Parks Act, continue to be in force. appropriate conservation measures for the species and for its habitat. They are prepared in cooperation with the jurisdictions responsible for the management of the species, including directly affected Wildlife Management Boards and Aboriginal organizations. Landowners, lessees and others directly affected by a management plan will also be consulted. 10 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Status of the recently assessed Providing comments species and consultation paths The involvement of Canadians is integral to the In September 2013, COSEWIC submitted process, as it is to the ultimate protection of Canadian 27 assessments of species at risk to the Minister of wildlife. Your comments matter and are given serious the Environment for species that are newly eligible to consideration. Environment Canada reviews all be added to Schedule 1 of SARA. Sixteen of these comments it receives by the deadlines provided below. are terrestrial species. COSEWIC also reviewed the Comments for terrestrial species undergoing classification of species already on Schedule 1, in normal consultations must be received by some cases changing their status. Two terrestrial March 23, 2014. species are now being considered for down-listing on SARA (to a lower risk status), and 3 terrestrial species Comments for terrestrial species undergoing are now being considered for up-listing on SARA (to a extended consultations must be received by higher risk status). In all, there are 21 terrestrial species October 23, 2014. that are eligible to be added to Schedule 1 or to have Most species will be undergoing normal their current status on Schedule 1 changed (fable 1). consultations. For the final consultation paths, COSEWIC also submitted the reviews of please see www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/ species already on Schedule 1, confirming their default.asp?lang=En&n=FOCDBFOB-1 after classification. Twenty-three of these reviews were December 23, 2013. for terrestrial species. These species are not For more details on submitting comments, see included in the consultations because there is no page 5, "Public comments solicited on the proposed regulatory change being proposed (fable 2). amendment of Schedule 1." For more information on the consultations for aquatic species, visit the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. 11 Consultation o n Amending the Ust of Species under th e Species at Risk Act: Terrestria l Species, December 20 13 Table 1: Terrestrial species recently assessed by COSEWIC eligible for addition to Schedule 1 or reclassification Endangered (4) Vascular Plants Hairy Braya Braya pilosa NT Arthropods Mottled Duskywing (Boreal population) Erynnis martiaJis MB Arthropods Mottled Duskywing Erynnis martialis ONQC (G reat Lakes Plains population) Arthropods Riverine Clubtail (Great Lakes Plains population) Sty/urus amnicola ON Threatened (6) Vascular Plants Silky Beach Pea Lathyrus littoralis BC Vascular Plants Spiked Saxifrage Micranthes spicata YT Arthropods Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle Cicindela formosa gibsoni ABSK Arthropods Island Ti ger Moth Grammia complicata BC Birds Bank Swallow Riparia riparia YT NT BC AB SK MB ON OC NB NS PE NL Birds Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina ON QC NB NS Special Concern (6) Arthropods Georgia Basin Bog Spider Gnaphosa snohomish BC Arthropods Greenish-w hite Grasshopper Hypochlora alba ABSK MB Molluscs Haida Gwaii Slug Staala gwaii BC Amphibians Western Tiger Salamander Ambystoma mavortium AB SK MB (Prairie I Boreal population)' Birds Eastern Wood-pewee Contopus virens SKMBONQCNB NS PE Mammals American Badger taws subspecies Taxidea taxus taxus ABSKMBON Up-lists (3) From Threatened to Endangered (3) Vascular Plants Fernald's Braya Braya 'emaldii NL Vascular Plants Plymouth Gentian Sabatia kennedyana NS Reptiles Massasauga (Carolinian population):? Sistrurus catenatus ON , Down-lists (2) From Threatened to Special Concern (2) Vascular Plants Crooked-stem Aster Symphyotrichum ON prenanthoides Reptiles Eastern Musk Turtle Sternotherus odoratus ONQC 1. The Tiger Salamander was formerly considered by COSEWIC as three populations. In November 2012, COSEWIC split it into the Western TIger Salamander and the Eastern TIger Salamander. each with two populations. The two populations of the Western TIger Salamander were assessed In November 20 12. The assessment of one of the two populations of the Eastern Tiger Salamander was deferred: therefore, the report for the Eastern TIger Salamander will be presented to the Minister at a later time. 2. The Massasauga is currently listed on Schedule 1 as a single species. COSEWIC reassessed It in November 20 12 and split it into two populations. 12 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species af Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, December 2013 Table 2: Terrestrial species recenlly reassessed by COSEWIC (no consultations - species status confirmation) Taxon Species Scientific Name Range _ ~ ~,~ ~ _~ N~~ Status Confirmation (23) , ' ' Extirpated (1) Molluscs Puget Oregonian Cryptomastix devia BC Endangered (11) Vascular Plants Pink Coreopsis Coreopsis rosea NS Vascular Plants Slender Bush-clover Lespedeza virginica ON Arthropods Five-spotted Bogus Yucca Moth Prodoxus quinquepunctel/us AB Arthropods Non-pollinating Yucca Moth Tegeticula corruptrix AB Arthropods Yucca Moth Tegeticula yuccasella AB Moll uscs Oregon Forestsnail Allogona townsendiana BC Amphibians Western Tiger Salamander Ambysloma mavortium BC (Southern Mountain population)l Birds Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus ON Mammals American Badger jacksoni subspecies Taxidea laxus jacksoni ON Mammals American Badger jeffersonii subspecies Taxidea laxus jeffersonii BC (Eastern popul atio n~ Mammals American Badger jeffersonii subspecies Taxidea laxus jefferson;i BC (Western population)' Threatened (6) I Vascular Plants Soapweed Yucca g/auca ABSK Arthropods Dun Skipper vestris subspecies Euphyes vestris veslris BC Reptiles Eastern Ribbonsnake (Atlantic population) Thamnophis sauritus NS Reptiles Great Basin Gophersnake Pituophis calenifer BC deserticola Reptiles Massasauga Sistrurus catenatus ON (Great Lakes / SI. Lawrence population)' Birds Northern Goshawk !aingi subspecies Accipiter gentilis laingi BC Special Concern (5) Molluscs Warty Jumping-slug Hemphillia glandulosa BC Amphibians Western Toad (Calling population)' Anaxyrus boreas BCAB Amphibians Western Toad (Non-calling populationp Anaxyrus boreas YT NT BC AB Reptiles Eastern Ribbonsnake (Great Lakes population) Thamnophis sauritus ONQC Reptiles Northern Map Turtle Graptemys geographica ONQC 1. The Tiger Salamander was formerly considered by COSEWIC as three populations. In November 2012. COSEWIC split it Into the Western TIger Salamander and the Eastern Tiger Salamander, each with two populations. The two populations of the Western Tiger Salamander were assessed in November 2012. The assessment of one of the two populations of the Eastern Tiger Salamander was deferred; therefore. the report for the Eastern TIger Salamander will be presented to the Minister at a later time. 2. Currently listed on Schedule 1 as a single subspecies. Subspecies re-ossessed by COSEWIC in November 2012 and split Into two populations. 3. Currently listed on Schedule 1 as a single species. Re-ossessed by COSEWIC In November 2012 and split into two populations. 13 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, December 2013 THE COSEWIC SUMMARIES OF TERRESTRIAL SPECIES ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITION OR RECLASSIFICATION ON SCHEDULE 1 The following section presents a brief summary of the reasons for the COSEWIC status designation of individual species, and their biology, threats, distribution and other information. For a more comprehensive explanation of the conservation status of an individual species, please refer to the COSEWIC status report for that species, also available on the Species at Risk Public Registry at: www.sararegistry.gc.ca or contact: COSEWIC Secretariat clo Canadian Wildlife Service En vironment Canada Ottawa ON K1A OH3 American Badger laxus subspecies application of rodenticides. The lack of monitoring of total mortality, the limited amount of habitat in cultivated areas, ongoing threat of roadkill, and the projected use of strychnine leads to concern for the species in a large part of its range. Wildlife Species Description and Significance The American Badger (Taxidea taxus) is a medium sized fossorial (burrowing) carnivore in the weasel (Mustelidae) family. They are well-adapted to digging, possessing a dorso-ventrally flattened body with a robust pectoral girdle and broad front paws used to excavate burrows and dig out prey. Four subspecies of American Badger are recognized, three of which occur in Canada. Mitochondrial DNA work found multiple distinct genetic groups in Canada. Four designatable units are recommended (Jeffersonii East and West, Scientific name Taxus, and Jacksoni), each corresponding with the Taxidea taxus taxus existing subspecies distribution of T. t. laxus and Taxon jacksoni, with T. t. jeffersonii divided into two DUs. Mammals Distribution COSEWIC status American Badgers occur throughout the southern Special Concern regions of the western and central Canadian provinces, Canadian range from the east slopes of the Coast mountains in British Columbia, eastward to the boreal forest of south-eastern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario Manitoba. A disjunct population exists in south-western Ontario, largely centred on Norfolk County. In north Reason for designation western Ontario, American Badgers are occasionally reported from the agricultural lands of the Rainy River In the Prairies, this mammal is subject to furbearer harvest but also unmonitored and and Fort Frances area, but these are considered non-residents from the United States. The Jeffersonii unregulated mortality by landowners, and the subspecies exists as two isolated subpopulations. 14 The text informa tio n for each species is taken d irectly from the COS EWIC executive summaries. typically are much greater than those reported from the species' core range in the mid-western United States. In British Columbia, males range from 33 to 64 km' , and females from 16 to 18 km' . Population Sizes and Trends Population estimates are based on aerial and ground surveys and expert opinion associated with field research and public observations. The Jeffersonii West and East DUs contain fewer than 250 and 160 mature individuals, respectively, but the overall population trend is stable. No estimate or trend is available for the Taxus DU ; fur returns between 1999 and 2010 average 734/yr but fluctuate widely with no clear overall trend. The Jacksoni DU is estimated to contain fewer than 200 adults; its population trend is unknown. Threats and Limiting Factors Canadian range of American Badger - toxus subspecies. The main threats facing American Badgers The stlppled area in south-western Ontario occasionally has throughout their range are road-kill and decline badger of the same subspecies. The jeffersonil subspecies in habitat. Habitat loss and degradation result (dlaganallines) begins at the Rocky Mountains. from housing development, forest in-growth and Source: November 2012 COSfW!C Status Report. encroachment, orchards and vineyards, and cultivation (row-crop) agriculture. American Badgers are highly susceptible to road-kill. Persecution by landowners Habitat likely contributed to historic declines, and likely is American Badgers occur in non-forested grassland an important ongoing mortality factor in the Taxus and shnubland biomes. Recent work has identified soil DU. American Badgers in the Taxus DU are trapped and prey availability to be the key defining features of for their fur and incidentally killed by rodenticides. habitat; coherent soils that can be burrowed into without collapsing are preferred. Closed-canopied forested Protection, Status, and Ranks areas generally are not used but early seral habitats American Badgers in Ontario and British Columbia along forest comdors can support prey populations that are currently considered Endangered by COSEWIC attract American Badgers into forest areas. Badgers are and are included on Schedule 1 of the federal Species also known from alpine areas and wetlands. Agricultural at Risk Act. The T. t. taxus subspecies, occurring in areas support badgers provided there are sufficient Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, is considered hedgerows, fencerows and field edges. Cultivated Not at Risk. Federal land with suitable habitat fields are largely avoided. Habitat trends are generally occurs in British Columbia and Ontario. In Ontario, declining across most of the species' Canadian range. American Badgers are protected under the provincial Endangered Species Act 2007, which also has habitat Biology regulations that protect some badger and Woodchuck American Badgers breed in July and August with (Marmota monax) burrows. In British Columbia, some polygynous males often ranging widely to find females. badger habitat is managed under the provincial Forest Litter sizes average one to two kits. American Badgers and Range Practices Act as Wildlife Habitat Areas. do not hibernate, but movements are reduced in the American Badgers receive the highest conservation winter and they may enter torpor for brief periods priority under the province's Conservation Framework. during extreme cold . Diet is highly varied, but usually The province of Alberta considers American focuses on fossorial (ground-burrowi ng) rodents, Badgers as Data Deficient. No ran kings exist for such as ground squirrel. Home ranges in Canada the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba .• 15 Consultation on Amending the Usl of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Bank Swallow Wildlife Species Description and Significance The Bank Swallow is a small insectivorous songbird with brown upperparts, white underparts and a distinctive dark breast band. It is distinguishable in flight from other swallows by its quick, erratic wing beats and its almost constant buzzy, chattering vocalizations. The species is highly 11 social at all times of year and is conspicuous ~ at colonial breeding sites where it excavates ::! nesting burrows in eroding vertical banks. Distribution o~ 2 L-______~ ~ The Bank Swallow has an extensive distribution, occurring on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. In North America, it breeds widely Scientific name across the northern two-thirds of the U.S., north Riparia riparia to the treeline. It breeds in all Canadian provi nces and territories, except perhaps Nunavut. Th e Bank Taxon Swallow winters primarily in South America. Birds COSEWIC status Threatened Canadian range Yukon , Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Ed ward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador Reason for designation This widespread species has shown a severe long-term decline amounting to a loss of 98% of its Canadian population over the last 40 years. As with many other aerial insectivores, the decline continues, albeit at a slower rate since the 1980s. Breeding Bird Survey data from 2001-2011 indicate a potential loss of 31 % of the population during that 1O-year time period. The reasons for these declines are not well understood, but are likely driven by the cumulative effects of several threats. These include loss of breeding and foraging habitat, destruction North American and Mesoamerican breeding and of nests during aggregate excavation, collision with wintering distribution of Bonk Swallow. vehicles, widespread pesticide use affecting prey Source: -Birds of North America Online- http://bna.birds.come ll.edu/bna abundance, and impacts of climate change, which maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca. NY. may reduce survival or reproductive potential. 16 The text information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Habitat Threats and Limiting Factors The Bank Swallow breeds in a wide variety of Although no single threat appears responsible for natural and artificial sites with vertical banks, including the decline of the Bank Swallow, cumulative effects riverbanks, lake and ocean bluffs, aggregate pits, from several sources may be driving declines. Loss of road cuts, and stock piles of soil. Sand-silt substrates breeding and foraging habitat is apparent, especially are preferred for excavating nest burrows. ~reeding through erosion control projects, flood control sites tend to be somewhat ephemeral due to the (dams), aggregate management activities, conversion dynamic nature of bank erosion. Breeding sites are of pastureland to cropland and afforestation. The often situated near open terrestrial habitat used destruction of nests during aggregate excavation for aerial foraging (e.g., grasslands, meadows, may also pose a significant threat in some areas. pastures, and agricultural cropland). Large wetlands Climatic changes may reduce overwinter survival or are used as communal nocturnal roost sites during reproductive potential, while widespread pesticide use post-breeding, migration, and wintering periods. may cause decreases in the abundance or diversity of flying insects. Threats during migration and on Biology the wintering grounds are largely unknown, but may be critical in understanding the species' decline. The Bank Swallow breeds in colonies ranging from several pairs to a few thousand. In North Protection, Status, and Ranks America, the Bank Swallow is single-brooded and nest success is often relatively high. The average In Canada, the Bank Swallow is federally protected age of individuals in the breeding population under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. It likely ranges between 1.7 and 2 years old. is considered "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red list (2011) of Threatened Species, "Secure" in Canada Population Sizes and Trends and the U.S. by NatureServe, although it is ranked as "may be at risk" in Nova Scotia and "sensitive" Long-term Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data in New Brunswick and Ontario by the Canadian showed a significant annual rate of decline of 8.84% Endangered Species Conservation Council .• between 1970 and 2011. At this rate, the population will have decreased by approximately 98% over the last 41 years. Data from the most recent 10-year period (2001-2011) showed a non-significant decline of 3.69% per year, amounting to a potential loss of 31 % of the population over the last 10 years. These declines are supported by provincial Breeding Bird Atlases that show substantial declines in area of occupancy and probability of observation. 17 Consultation on Am ending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestr ial Species, December 2013 Crooked-stem Aster third but expand at the base to clasp the stem. The species grows in colonies, with multiple stems arising from creeping rh izomes (horizontal underground stems). Each flower head consists of a yellow disc, surrounded by 17 to 30, pale blue rays. Canadian populations of Crooked-stem Aster occur in the Carolinian Forest Region at the northern limit of the species' range. They may be genetically isolated from other populations and have unique adaptations that contribute to their significance for conservation. Distribution Crooked-stem Aster occurs in Ontario and in the U,S. in 20 states from New York to Tennessee and west to Wisconsin. It is most common in the Appalachian region through western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Scientific name In Canada, the species is distributed along Symphyotrichum prenanthoides the north shore of Lake Erie in southwestern Ontario, mainly in Elgin County, A Middlesex Taxon County population is apparently extirpated. Less Vascular Plants than 1 % of the global range is in Canada. COSEWIC status Special Concern .. Canadian range Ontario / --,,. '. :/ Reason for designation -{ ;(~l~~ .' ." This perennial aster is restricted in Canada to a .. small area of the Carolinian fo rest near the shore of ".: Lake Er;e Lake Erie in Ontario. The species has experienced , c historic declines, but no recent losses have been -...... - documented and overall numbers appear to be stable. .I. u-..- . l.-.~ Invasive plants occur at a number of sites and have ~ ~ .. 015' .. .. ~- ' orwlC--- the potential to negatively impact the species in the Canadian range of Crooked-stem Aster. Numbers future. Additional threats include indirect impacts deSignate si tes; location o f site 2 Is unknown. of Emerald Ash Borer and roadside maintenance. Source: May 20 13 COSEWIC Status Report. The species has a restricted distribution in Canada, and its persistence will likely require ongoing Habitat monitoring and management of invasive species. Crooked-stem Aster is found on the floodplains Wildlife Species Description of streams and creeks draining into the north shore and Significance of Lake Erie. It tends to occur in rich sandy, loamy, or clayey soil, commonly at the edge of woods and Crooked-stem Aster (Symphyotrichum usually in partial to full shade. These stands often have prenanthoides) is a perennial wildflower up to 90 cm a dense layer of graminoids, goldenrods and asters, tall with pale blue flower heads and zigzagging The species occurs less commonly on roadsides stems, The leaves become narrowed in the lower 18 The text information for each species is taken directly trom the COSEWIC executive summaries. and in old fields. In the U.S., Crooked-stem Aster Threats and Limiting Factors inhabits moist woods, rocky stream banks, wet fields, and ditches. It often occurs in fairly young or Invasive species are probably the greatest threat disturbed forest habitat in Wisconsin and Iowa. facing Canadian populations of Crooked-stem Aster, although their impact appears to be limited to date. Invasive species in and near Crooked- stem Aster habitat include Common Reed , Glossy Buckthorn, Garlic Mustard, Reed Canary Grass, Dame's Rocket, and Amur Honeysuckle. Three populations are on road right-of-ways and are potentially threatened by mowing, herbicides, road maintenance and construction. Other populations occur on the floodplains of streams and are potentially threatened by recreational use, logging and livestock grazing. One site is potentially threatened by cottage development. Crooked-stem Aster is self incompatible, and therefore requires pollination from a genetically distinct, compatible pollen donor in order to achieve full seed set. This could limit its ability to Crooked-stem Aster habitat. reproduce through seeds and colonize new sites. Biology Protection, Status, and Ranks Crooked-stem Aster reproduces both by seed and Crooked-stem Aster was assessed by COSEWIC as vegetatively, by means of its elongated rh izomes. In Special Concern in 2012, and as Threatened in 2002, southwestern Ontario, it blooms from late August to and is listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. early October. Crosses between genetically identical As such, it is protected on federal lands through the individuals (clones) typically produce little or no seed, general prohibitions under SARA. A recovery team indicating that the species is self-incompatible. has been formed, but a draft recovery strategy is not yet available. In Ontario, the species is listed as Population Sizes and Trends Threatened under the Endangered Species Act, 2007. The act legally protects individuals of Crooked-stem The total Canadian population size of Crooked Aster on all lands in Ontario. It is ranked globally by stem Aster is unknown and difficult to estimate Nature Serve as apparently secure to secure (G4G5; because the species forms dense colonies, in which last reviewed in 1988), nationally as imperiled (N2) numbers of indivi dual plants are difficult to determine. in Canada, and as imperiled (S2) in Ontario .• The number of sites has apparently been relatively stable since 2002. Eleven sites were surveyed and confirmed extant in 2007 or 2010, and another 11 are known from surveys reported in the previous assessment in 2002. The extant sites include three new sites discovered in 2007 and one population not surveyed in 2002 that has been relocated. No sites are known to have been extirpated since 2002, although 11 are not confirmed extant. The index of area of occupancy and extent of occurrence are unchanged since the previous assessment. 19 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species a t Risk Act: Terresfrial Species, December 20 13 Eastern Musk Turtle carapace, and a large head with a pointed snout. Two yellow/white stripes extend from the nose, above and below the eyes, and along the sides of the head and neck. These stripes are not always apparent on older individuals. The plastron is small and cross-shaped. There are two or more pointed barbels present on the chin and throat. Individuals may strike defensively when handled and are often called 'Stinkpots' because of the musky odour they exude. The Eastern Musk Turtle was first described in 1802 by P.A. Latreille and it is the only representative of the family Kinosternidae in Canada. Distribution The Eastern Musk Turtle is restricted to eastern North America. The species ranges from Florida, north to Ontario and Quebec, and west to Wisconsin and Scientific name central Texas. Approximately 5 % of the global range Sternotherus odoratus of the Eastern Musk Turtle extends into Canada. In Cqnada, the Eastern Musk Turtle is found in southern Taxon Ontario, the southeastern edge of northeastern Reptiles Ontario and the southwestern edge of Quebec. COSEWIC status Special Concern Canadian range Ontario, Quebec Reason for designation This species occupies shallow waters of lakes, rivers, and ponds. In southwestern Ontario, the species has declined substantially and is now restricted to a few tiny, scattered populations. Throughout its Canadian range, this species is vulnerable to increased mortality of adults and juveniles from recreational boating, development and loss of shoreline habitat, and fisheries by- Canadian range and slg htlngs of fhe Eastern Musk Tur~e catch. The species has delayed maturity and a low (EMT). reproductive rate with a small clutch size. Since the Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report (mop produced previous assessment in 2002, increased survey effort by Catherine Millor). has found more populations in eastern Ontario and adjacent areas of Quebec. The species distribution Habitat range remains unchanged, but losses in the southern half of its range make it near Threatened. The Eastern Musk Turtle is a highly aquatic species inhabiting littoral zones of waterways such as rivers, Wildlife Species Description lakes, bays, streams, ponds, canals, and swamps and Significance with slow to no current and soft bottoms. During their active season, Eastern Musk Turtles prefer shallow The Eastern Musk Turtle, Sternotherus odoratus, water (depth < 2 m) with abundant floating and is a small freshwater turtle with a narrow, domed 20 The text Information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. submerged vegetation. Individuals are most often Population Sizes and Trends found close to shore and usually do not venture onto land except to nest or to access adjacent wetlands. The Canadian population of Eastern Musk Turtles Nest sites are generally located 3 to 11 m from shore occurs in over 100 sites scattered across southern and and eggs are typically laid in shallow excavations central Ontario and southwestern Quebec. Population in sand, at the base of dune grasses, decaying size estimates have been carried out on only five vegetable matter, rotting wood, and in the walls of sites in Canada: Grenadier Island (8t. Lawrence Muskrat or Beaver lodges. Suitable Eastern Musk River), Loon Island (Georgian Bay), Massasauga Turtle habitat is abundant across Central and Eastern Provincial Park (Georgian Bay), Norway Bay (Ottawa Ontario, especially in the Canadian Shield Region. River) and Point Pelee National Park (Lake Erie). Eastern Musk Turtle population size estimates for Biology these sites vary from 84 to over 1400 individuals. In Ontario, declines in some Eastern Musk Turtle The Eastern Musk Turtle is chiefly crepuscular populations have been observed and, in more and, in Canada, is active from late April to early remote locations, are inferred based on known October. They often bask near the water's surface threats (e.g., fisheries bycatch). Of the 32 census under lily pads, other floating vegetation, and divisions in Ontario and Quebec that have recorded debris and rarely venture or bask out of water. sightings, 8 (28 %) have had no reported sightings Longevity in wild populations is >30 years and since 1986. Historical populations mostly in southern generation time is 14-20 years. In Canada, sexual Ontario (e.g., Thames River, Rondeau Bay, Long maturity is reached between 5 and 6 years by males Point) that have survey efforts yielding no sightings and 8 and 9 years by females. Mating activity peaks plus high habitat conversion rates in surrounding in spring (April - May) and fall (September - October) areas are likely extirpated or non-viable. However, when turtles congregate at hibernation sites. Multiple lack of recent sightings may not reflect decline paternity is possible and typically, a clutch has 3 to or extirpation in areas with limited recent survey 7 eggs. Eggs are laid in June and July and hatchlings efforts, abundant habitat and no major threats. emerge in August and September. Females may exhibit year-to-year nest site fidelity and, generally, more than Threats and Limiting Factors . one female will nest in the same area. The temperature regime in the nest determines the sex of the offspring. The most significant threats to Eastern Musk Turtle populations in Canada are fisheries bycatch The Eastern Musk Turtle is a bottom-feeding and habitat destruction and alteration (e.g., land omnivore. Eggs, hatchlings, juveniles and conversion, shoreline development, dam placement, adults of Eastern Musk Turtles are eaten by dredging and draining of waterways and wetlands). many predators, including Raccoons, Striped Given this species' low adult recruitment and Skunks, herons, crows, foxes, predatory fish, delayed sexual maturity, chronic added mortality predatory birds, American Bullfrogs, Northern of juveniles and adults (particularly females) could Watersnakes, Snapping Turtles and Fishers. eliminate local populations. Added sources of In general, daily movements are limited to juvenile and adult mortality can stem directly and 25-131 m per day. Annual home ranges at Canadian indirectly from human recreational activities (i.e., sites range from 0.08 to 430 ha. Long-distance travel fishing, power boating) and urbanization (i.e., roads, (> 1 km) usually occurs overnight and dispersal is subsidized predators). Due to the aquatic nature of most likely achieved via aquatic corridors. Populations Eastern Musk Turtles, most added anthropogenic are considered isolated if they are separated by more sources of mortality are linked to aquatic activities. than 10 km of riverine habitat, 5 km of other aquatic Other long-term threats to Eastern Musk Turtles are habitat, and 1 km of land. Furthermore, roads, locks illegal collection, habitat alteration by non-native and dams, rugged terrain, salt water and inhospitable species, and, potentially, decreased reproductive land uses limit movement.between habitat fragments. success due to environmental contamination. 21 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Protection, Status, and Ranks Persecution and habitat destruction are regulated under the federal Species at Risk Act (2003), the In Canada, the Eastern Musk Turtle is ranked Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007), the 'Loi 'Vulnerable' (N3) by NatureServe and was assessed sur les especes menacees ou vulnerables' (1989) in as 'Threatened' by the Committee on the Status Quebec, and the 'Loi sur la conservation et la mise of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) en valeur de la faune' (2002) in Quebec. Hunting in 2002. In Ontario, the Eastern Musk Turtle is and trapping of this species are regulated under the ranked 'Vulnerable' (S3) by NatureServe and was Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (1997) assessed as 'Threatened' by the Committee on the and the 'Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur Status of Species at Risk in Ontario (COSSARO). In de la faune' (2002) in Quebec. Approximately 17% Quebec, the Eastern Musk Turtle is ranked 'Critically of areas where Eastern Musk Turtles are known Imperiled' (S1) in NatureServe and was assessed to occur in Canada are in protected areas .• as 'Threatened' by the 'Ministere des ressources naturelles et de la Faune' (MRNF). The General Status of Species in Canada gives it a rank of 'At Risk' nationally and for each of Ontario and Quebec. 22 The text information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Eastern Wood-pewee Wildlife Species Description and Significance The Eastern Wood-pewee is a small forest bird about the same size as a House Sparrow. Both sexes have similar plumage, being generally greyish-olive on the upperparts and pale on the underparts. This species is often observed perched in an upright position typical of flycatchers. It is distinguished from its 'confusing' Empidonax flycatcher cousins by its larger size, lack of an eye-ring, and longer and more pointed wings. During the breeding season, the most reliable way to detect and identify the Eastern Wood pewee is by hearing its distinctive, clear, three-phrased whistled song, often paraphrased as "pee-ah-wee." Distribution Scientific name Th e breeding range of the Eastern Wood-pewee Contopus virens covers much of south-central and eastern North America. It breeds from southeastern Saskatchewan Taxon to the Maritime provinces, south to southeastern Birds Texas and east to the U.S. Atlantic coast. About 11 % of its global breeding range is in Canada, which COSEWIC status accounts for about 8% of the breeding population. Special Concern It winters primarily in northern South Canadian range America, mainly from northwestern Colombia and northeastern Venezuela south to southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Peru, northern Bolivia and Amazonian Brazil. Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia ,\ 1: , l Reason for designation This species is one of the most common and widespread songbirds associated with North America's eastern forests. While the species is apparently resilient to many ki nds of habitat changes, like most other long-distance migrants that specialize on a diet of flying insects, it has experienced persistent declines over the past 40 years both in Canada and the United States. The 10-year rate of decline (25%) comes close to satisfying the criteria for Threatened. The causes of the decline are not understood, but might be linked to , I habitat loss or degradation on its wintering grounds in South America or changes in availability of insect prey. If Canadian breeding range of the Eastern Wood-pewee, the population declines continue to persist, the species Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. may become Threatened in the foreseeable future. 23 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Habitat The BBS trend generally conforms to the direction of results from two other monitoring programs (Study In Canada, the Eastern Wood-pewee is mostly of Quebec Bird Populations and Ontario Forest associated with the mid-canopy layer of forest Bird Monitoring Program), but contrasts with those clearings and edges of deciduous and mixed forests. from other monitoring programs in Ontario (Ontario It is most abundant in forest stands of intermediate age Breeding Bird Atlas and Long Point Bird Observatory and in mature stands with little understory vegetation. migration monitoring), which suggest stable or During migration, a variety of habitats are increasing populations. Despite discrepancies across used, including forest edges, early successional monitoring programs, the BBS is judged to represent clearings, and primary and secondary lowland the most reliable trend estimate at this time. (and submontane) tropical forest, as well as cloud forest. In South America in the winter, the species Threats and Limiting Factors primarily uses open forest, shrubby habitats, and edges of primary forest. It aiso occurs in interior Threats and limiting factors affecting Eastern Wood forests where tree-fall gaps are present. pewees have not been clearly identified and are poorly known, largely because of a lack of research. Possible Biology threats and limiting factors have been suggested as including: 1) loss and degradation of habitat quality The Eastern Wood-pewee is considered on the breeding grounds due to urban development monogamous, but polygyny sometimes occurs. In and/or changes in forest management; 2) loss and/or Canada, adults arrive on the breeding grounds mostly degradation of habitat on the wintering grounds; from mid-May to the end of May. Pair formation 3) large-scale changes in the availability of flying-insect and nest building start soon after arrival. Nests prey due to unknown causes; 4) high rates of mortality are usually located on top of a horizontal limb in a during migration and/or on the wintering grounds); living tree at heights between 2 and 21 m. Clutch 5) high rates of nest predation from increasing size averages 3 eggs. Incubation lasts about 12 to numbers of avian predators; and 6) changes in forest 13 days, and nestlings fledge after about 16 to structure due to White-tailed Deer over-browsing. 18 days. Up to two broods can be produced per year. Generation time is estimated to be 2-3 years. Protection, Status, and Ranks PopulaHon Sizes and Trends The Eastern Wood-pewee was ranked as 'globally secure' (G5) in 1996 by NatureServe and In Canada, the current Eastern Wood-pewee is considered 'Least concern' according to the population is estimated to be about 217,500 breeding IUCN Red List. In Canada, its nests and eggs are pairs or 435,000 mature individuals. Breeding Bird protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Survey (BBS) data for Canada indicate a significant Act. Similar protection is afforded under various population decline of 2.9% per year for the period kinds of provincial legislation. It is considered 1970-2011, which yields an overall decline of 70% 'secure and common' nationally; 'apparently secure' over the last 42 years. In the most recent 10-year in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Prince period (2001 to 2011), BBS data show a significant Edward Island; 'secure' in New Brunswick; and decline of about 2.8% per year, which represents a 'vulnerable' to 'apparently secure' in Quebec. _ 25% decline over the period. Populations declined significantly in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island for the period of 1970-2011, with pronounced declines in Quebec and New Brunswick. A pattern of widespread decline is also apparent for much of the United States. 24 The text information for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Fernald's Brayas is shorter and has narrower petals, smaller and more purplish sepals, and pubescent leaves and fruit. It is one of four vascular plants endemic (only known from) to the island of Newfoundland. Distribution Fernald's Braya is endemic to the Limestone Barrens ecosystem on the island of Newfoundland, Canada. It is known from 16 populations that span about 150 km of coastline. It is likely that Fernald's Braya occurs sparsely throughout the almost continuous strip of limestone barrens at the northern (70 km) end of its range. OUEAEC tJ\BRJ\OOR Scientific name Braya fernaldii Taxon Vascular Plants COSEWIC status Endangered Canadian range Newfoundland and Labrador Reason for designation This small perennial plant, endemic to the limestone barrens of the Great Northern Peninsula Plalur"'nc. trP'l 01 -.d! ~tlc'" of Newfoundland, is at increased risk over its limited • MlIY'!lj:ogen::S1U f Ge9'3deG range due to numerous threats. Ongoing habitat Q UrodlslUtbed o C 25 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 and wind erosion maintain open areas in which Threats and UmiHng Factors Fernald's Braya seedlings germinate. Fernald's Braya is also capable of inhabiting undisturbed limestone Past habitat loss through quarrying, road barrens where frost action has formed patterned construction, and community expansion was the substrate, such as sorted stripes and polygons, or most significant and widespread threat to Fernald's anthropogenically degraded limestone barrens, such Braya, but currently it is the maintenance of that as abandoned limestone quarries and roadways, infrastructure that is a threat. These large-scale and levelled areas of land around utility lines. These disturbances left some areas heavily degraded but areas consist of homogeneous gravel substrates with still capable of supporting Fernald's Braya (i.e., no patterned substrate and low species diversity. represent anthropogenically disturbed populations). Populations on such anthropogenically degraded Biology habitat may threaten the viability of undisturbed populations by acting as reservoirs for pests and Fernald's Braya is a long-lived (likely 20+ years) pathogens. Fernald's Braya populations are negatively perennial whose life cycles can be divided into eight affected by an introduced, pesticide-resistant, stages: seeds, four seedling stages (year one to four), agricultural insect pest and two pathogens, all of and three adult stages (vegetative, single rosette which decrease seed set and increase mortality flowering, and multiple rosette flowering). Flowering rates in each population. Summer and winter air begins in mid-June and plants produce fruit by mid temperatures on the limestone barrens increased August. Each flower produces on average 10-16 small from 1991 to 2002 and mean annual air temperature (1-1.5 mm), round seeds that need to undergo a is predicted to increase another 4°C by 2080. These period of cold stratification and be scarified before climatic changes could reduce winter snow cover, they will germinate. Fernald's Braya growing on alter the frost-sorting processes characteristic of anthropogenically degraded habitat move more quickly the limestone barrens, and affect the population through their life cycle and have a higher reproductive distribution and abundance of pests and pathogens. output than individuals growing on undisturbed Surveys conducted within the distribution of habitat, but they also have higher mortality rates. Fernald's Braya found that 59-76% of respondents Fernald's Braya are not known to reproduce asexually. thought off-road vehicles were causing more damage than any other human activity. Dumping garbage, Population Sizes and Trends piling and cutting wood, and drying fishing nets can cause Fernald's Braya mortality and decrease habitat A survey between 1996 and 2000 estimated quality, but these activities are more localized and that there were 3,434 flowering Fernald's Braya. less frequent. Hybridization with the closely related The same 15 populations counted 8-12 years later Long's Braya is possible but considered rare. Until contained only 1,242 mature plants (a 64% decline). roads degraded the landscape, these species did not An additional population not known during the first co-occur and there was no indication of hybridization; survey (Green Island Brook) contained 2,056 mature however, recent research suggests hybridization plants, increasing the current estimate of the global is possible in populations on anthropogenically Fernald's Braya population to 3,282 mature plants. degraded habitat where these species co-occur. However, the Green Island Brook population is an anthropogenically disturbed population and, as a result Protection, Status, and Ranks of its very different life history, may only persist by immigration from outside populations. The population Fernald's Braya is listed as Threatened in the size of Fernald's Braya continues to decline, based on federal Species at Risk Act and the Newfoundland permanent monitoring plots. Population viability models and Labrador Endangered Species Act. Fernald's provide additional evidence that the population size is Braya is ranked by NatureServe as critically imperilled declining. Two historical sites, Savage Cove and Ice globally (G1), nationally (N1), and provincially (S1). Point, named in the National Recovery Plan for Long's Fernald's Braya is protected within the Port au Choix Braya and Fernald's Braya still do not contain Fernald's National Historic Site, the Watts Point Ecological Braya and are considered historically extirpated. Reserve, and the Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve Rescue effect is not possible because Fernald's the latter of which was established shortly after the Braya is endemic to the island of Newfoundland. last COSEWIC assessment of Fernald's Braya.• 26 The text information for each species Is taken d ireclly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Georgia Basin Bog Spider genus and is distinguished by details of the genitalia. The body is 7.5 to 12 mm long. The abdomen is covered with short hairs. The legs are relatively stout with numerous large hairs. The carapace, abdomen, and legs are light brown to dark chestnut brown. The species is endemic to the Puget Sound and Georgia Basin area and about half of the known occurrences are in Canada. Distribution The global distribution of Georgia Basin Bog Spider is restricted to the southern Gulf Islands, Puget Sound and Georgia Basin area of extreme southwestern British Columbia and adjacent Washington. In Canada, it occurs in three bogs and one marsh. Sites on the Gulf Islands (other than Tumbo Island) and adjacent Vancouver Island are believed to be transient and the result of wind dispersal of single individuals. Scientific name Gnaphosa snohomish N Taxon A Arthropods British Columbia COSEWIC status Special Concern V.5. Canadian range British Columbia WIIshlngton Reason for designation This small (1 cm) wetland spider has a very limited global distribution, occurring in the Georgia Basin and western Washington State. In Canada, it is known from only 4 sites in southern British Columbia. These Global and Canadian range of Georgia Basin Bag Spider. populations may become threatened over a very short All known records of the species are shown. time period. The greatest threat is inundation by sea Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. water since three of the four known sites are less than 3 m above sea level and are at risk from projected Habitat increases in the frequency and severity of storms. Georgia Basin Bag Spider is primarily associated Wildlife Species Description with bags throughout its Canadian and US range. and Significance With few exceptions the non-bog occurrences of this spider are of single specimens, likely the result Georgia Basin Bog Spider (Gnaphosa snohomish) of random ballooning events rather than being an is a member of the ground spider family (Family indication of established populations. A cattail marsh Gnaphosidae). Ground spiders are 2-clawed spiders on the Gulf Islands is the only known Canadian with enlarged, cylindrical, separated anterior lateral location for an established population associated spinnerets and modified posterior median eyes. with a wetland other than a bog. Five of the six Gnaphosa spiders are characterized by a serrated keel sites in Washington State where this species occurs on the posterior margin of the mouthparts. Georgia are bogs. Typical bog habitat is open heath with Basin Bog Spider is similar to other species in the Sphagnum moss cover and ericaceous shrubs. 27 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Biology Threats and Limiting Factors Most species in the genus are ground-dwelling Saltwater flooding resulting from rising sea levels nocturnal hunters that actively pursue their prey at (due to climate change), winter storms, and tsunamis night and remain under cover during the day. They could impact all but one site; this is considered to be are generalist predators on a range of prey including the most serious threat. Natural system modification, insects and other spiders. Georgia Basin Bog Spider in particular destruction of wetland habitat and overwinters in the subadult stage and matures succession of native and exotic invasive plant species, in early spring. Life span is probably one year. In currently or potentially impacts all sites of Georgia addition to simple localized wandering, dispersal of Basin Bog Spider. Agricultural impacts such as young spiders may occur by ballooning, involving recent and historical peat extraction, cranberry farm climbing to an elevated perch and extruding a silk development, and related changes to hydrological thread, which is caught in an updraft and carries the processes as well as pollution from agriculture, spider away. This method of dispersal is random industry, and garbage disposal are important at two and success for individual Georgia Basin Bog sites at least. Overall threat impact is calculated to be Spiders depends upon landing in suitable habitat. "very high" based on NatureServe's Threat Calculator Ballooning by Georgia Basin Bog Spiders is supported and seven categories of threat that are relevant. by occurrences of single individuals in non-bog habitat in the Gulf Islands and adjacent Vancouver ProtecHon, Status, and Ranks Island 20 to 30 km from known populations. COSEWIC assessed the Georgia Basin Bog Population Sizes and Trends Spider as Special Concern in November 2012. Currently, Georgia Basin Bog Spider is not Population size and trends are unknown but protected by any endangered species legislation the species is likely declining due to continuing in Canada or the United States. It has been ranked deterioration and loss of habitat. Most collections as globally and nationally imperiled in Canada.• have occurred relatively recently «25 years) and known populations have not been monitored. 28 The text information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle Beetles can be distinguished from other subspecies of C. formosa by the expanded pale maculations covering over 60% of the elytra (hardened front wings) and bluish-green colour underneath. like other species of Cicinde/a, the larvae are grub-like with an armoured head capsule and large mandibles. Nearly all of the Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle's range is found in Canada and they are emblematic of imperilled sand dune flora and fauna. Cicinde/a formosa and its subspecies are significant models for ecological and evolutionary studies. Distribution The global distribution of the Gibson's Big Sand Ti ger Beetle is centred on southwestern Saskatchewan with two small disjunct populations in Colorado and Scientific name Montana. Its Canadian distribution is associated with large dune complexes particularly the Great Sand Hills, Cicindela formosa gibsoni Pike Lake and Dundurn sand hills near Saskatoon, Taxon and the Elbow Sand Hills near Douglas Provi ncial Park. The western edge of its range is in the Empress Arthropods Sand Hills along the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. COSEWIC status Threatened Canadian range Alberta, Saskatchewan Reason for designation ! This very restricted subspecies, with most of its populations in Canada, requires open sand dune / areas. This habitat is declining throughout the Prairies Legend as a result of a dune stabilization trend. Loss of historical ecological processes such as bison-induced erosion, fire, and activities of native people, as well as possible accelerators such as increase in atmospheric CO', nitrogen deposition, and invasive alien plant Global and Canadian range of Gibson 's Big Sand species, may also be important factors in open sand Ti ger Beetle. reduction. There are believed to be fewer than 73 sites Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. and a 10% possibility of extinction within 100 years based on rates of decline of open sand dunes. Habitat Wildlife Species Description Preferred adu lt and larval habitat is sparsely and Significance vegetated, dry, sandy areas of blowouts, sand hills, and the margins of larger sand dunes. Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle, Cicinde/a formosa This open sandy habitat has declined due gibsoni, is one of five subspecies of Cicinde/a to dune stabilization over the past several formosa. It has long, narrow legs and antennae, large decades and further declines are projected. mandibles, and is one of the largest tiger beetles in North America. Adult Gibson's Big Sand Tiger 29 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, December 2013 Biology Threats and Umiting Factors Like other tiger beetles, the Gibson's Big Sand The main threat to Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Tiger Beetle undergoes complete metamorphosis Beetle in Canada is the loss of suitable habitat due with an egg, larval, pupal, and adult stage. In Canada, to continued stabilization of dunes by vegetation. their life span is three years, with two years spent The sand dunes with which it is associated in in the larval stage. Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetles Canada are derived from glacial deposits, which are predators in both the adult and larval stages. have been stabilizing with vegetation during Adults are active during the day hunting small the last 200 years or so. Less than 1 % of the arthropods. Larvae reside in a vertical tunnel with a dunes within the Canadian range of Gibson's Big small pit-like opening at its mouth. They are active Sand Tiger Beetle are currently bare sand. during the day and night and ambush ants and other sl'!1all arthropods that fall into their tunnel. Protection, Status, and Ranks Population Sizes and Trends COSEWIC assessed the Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle as Threatened in November 2012. Currently, Population size is unknown but may be declining the Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle is not protected due to declining habitat. Gibson's Big Sand Tiger by any endangered species 'legislation in Canada Beetle has been recorded from 20-25 sites in or the United States. The subspecies is ranked by Saskatchewan and adjacent Alberta, but population NatureServe as critically imperiled globally (G5T1), in estimates are not available for most sites. Canada (N1), and in Colorado (S1). The species C. formosa is listed as critically imperiled (S1) in Alberta and secure (S5) in Saskatchewan, Montana, and Colorado. Some of its Canadian habitat is in protected areas, but dune stabilization presents a continuing threat to populations even within parks and reserves .• 30 The text informatio n for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Greenish-white Grasshopper Grasshopper, Cud weed Sagewort Grasshopper, or Cudweed Grasshopper, because it is found in close proximity to its principal food plant, White Sagebrush. It is a small, flightless grasshopper, with late instars and adult males typically 1.1 to 1.5 cm in length and adult females up to 2.0 cm. The Greenish-white Grasshopper is in the spur-throated (also called spine breasted) subfamily of the short-horned grasshoppers. The body is a light, milky green colour with small green spots (speckles), and pale white longitudinal stripes. Distribution The Greenish-white Grasshopper inhabits relatively undisturbed dry mixed grass prairie of the Great Plains of North America. Its distribution extends in a narrow grassland area from the southern Canadian Prairies to northern Texas, apparently restricted to the Scientific name areas within the distribution of its food plant, White Hypochlora alba Sagebrush, but only at lower elevations where it can complete its life cycle and survive to reproduce. Taxon The distribution of the Greenish-white Grasshopper Arthropods in Canada historically includes southeastern Alberta, COSEWIC status southern Saskatchewan north to the Great Sand Hills, and extreme southwestern Manitoba. After 1980, a Special Concern decline was noticed in number of sites in the west. Canadian range Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba Reason for designation This distinctive grasshopper is restricted to dry mixed grass prairie in southernmost Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba. Most of the Canadian population is found in only a few sites with many sites having very small populations. There is evidence that there has been a decline in the western part of the range. A number of threats have been documented including conversion to tame pasture, pesticide use and overgrazing. Re-establishment of lost populations and rescue effect are limited by the fact ,J b. 48· that this species is mostly flightless, although some • N Canadian habitat is continuous across the border. Canadian distribution of the Greenish-white Grasshopper. Wildlife Species Description Historical sites reported near the cities of Winnipeg and and Significance Brandon are no t shown on this mop, whi ch otherwise includes a ll Canadian locations. Hypochlora alba is usually referred to as the Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. Greenish-white Grasshopper in Canada. In the United States its common name is the Sagebrush 31 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Habitat Population Sizes and Trends The habitat of the Greenish-white Grasshopper By comparison with other species with similar consists mainly of pastures and grassland in the range and based on the literature, Greenish-white mixed grass or dry mixed grass ecoregions where the Grasshopper was thought to be common at its principal food plant, White Sagebrush (and in some sites in Canada until 1980, after which it was rarely cases secondary food plants) occur; usually such seen, and after which a decline is thought to have sites are found in locations throughout the northern occurred. This decline is well documented in some Great Plains and southern Canadian Prairies. Habitats areas. For example, it was previously found in may include livestock pastures and uncultivated Onefour, Alberta, according to collections taken sites along roadsides, fencelines, streams, disturbed in the late 1970s and early 1980s; however, it was land, or shelterbelts. White Sagebrush is a terpenoid not found in these same locations during sampling containing forb (Family Asteraceae), and is very between 1984 and 2002. During 2000-2006, in a rarely used as food by other insects. Plants typically large rangeland area near Onefour, a sample of over reach about 20 to 50 cm high, with blue flowers and 10,000 grasshoppers was studied but contained no silver foliage and stems. The plant is used as food for Greenish-white Grasshoppers. During 2003-2007, all stages of the Greenish-white Grasshopper, and is collections indicated a general decline in Canada. therefore a critical requirement for breeding. An analysiS However, field sampling in August 2010 suggested of threats suggests a continuing decline in habitat. that this species has recovered to discernable levels in some eastern portions of the range. The Biology increase of the population in Canada may have resulted from relatively cool and moist conditions. Greenish-white Grasshoppers overwinter as eggs in small egg pods laid near the surface of soH, near Threats and Limiting Factors the food plant. The embryo overwinters with an incomplete degree of development, and continues An analysiS of six poorly documented rilinor threats growth when soil warms. It hatches later than most (including: 1) Conversion to tame pasture with Crested other grasshoppers, typically appearing in mid-July in Wheatgrass; 2) Warmer and moister conditions; Canada. Growth proceeds through 5 immature stages, 3) Pesticide use and drift; 4) Dams, reservoirs, irrigation; and adults generally appear in August. By mid-August, 5) Oil and gas exploration; and 6) Heavy grazing populations are generally around 80% adult. As with leading to takeover by invasive plants) suggests a other grasshopper species, behavioural adaptations continuing medium-level threat impact on the habitat. have apparently allowed some expansion of geographic distribution. For example, in late instar and Protection, Status, and Ranks adult stages, Greenish-white Grasshoppers may sun themselves by sitting on the food plant perpendicular COSEWIC assessed this species as Special to incoming sunlight, often raising hind legs away Concern in November 2012. Currently, this from the body, thus raising the body temperature. insect species and the food plant habitat have no protection or conservation status .• 32 The text information tor each species is taken directly from th e·COSEWIC executive summaries. Heide Gweii Slug Peninsula, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Both areas harbour unique ecosystems and contain many rare species and subspecies as a result of the glacial history of the islands. The Haida Gwaii Slug is the only known terrestrial gastropod in western North America that is a relic of pre-glaciation times and has not expanded its range outside restricted areas. This small slug with adult size of only 1 - 2 cm has a distinctive appearance. The mantle is raised into a pronounced hump, and the entire body, including the tail, neck and mantle, is covered with small, often black-tipped projections or papillae. The colour ranges from jet black to grey or tan; darker mottling is often present on the mantle. Distribution The Haida Gwaii Slug is known from Moresby Scientific name and Graham islands, the two main islands of the Staala gwaii Haida Gwaii archipelago, and from Brooks Peninsula on northwestern Vancouver Island. In Haida Gwaii, Taxon there are records from 11 sites, which may represent Molluscs six populations, three on each island. Much of the potentially suitable habitat on the islands, COSEWIC status especially in alpine - subalpine areas and montane Special Concern forests, has not been surveyed for gastropods, and Canadian range additional sites and populations probably exist. British Columbia Reason for designation This small slug is a relict of unglaciated refugia on Haida Gwaii and on the Brooks Peninsula of northwestern Vancouver Island. It represents a recently described species and genus, and is found nowhere else in the world. It lives mostly in cool, moist microhabitats in the subalpine zone, but it has also been found in a few forested sites. Grazing and browsing by introduced deer on Haida Gwaii have greatly modified the species' habitat and have probably reduced its population; this grazing is apparently increasing at higher elevations. Climate change also threatens to reduce the extent of the slug's preferred subalpine habitat. Global and Canadian distribution of the Hoida Gwaii Slug. Source: May 2013 COSEWIC Status Report. Wildlife Species Description and Significance The Haida Gwaii Slug (Staala gwail) was discovered in 2003 in Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) and has subsequently been found also on Brooks 33 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Acf:Terrestrlal Species. December 2013 Habitat alteration from browsing by introduced Sitka Black tailed Deer. Logging is a threat at some sites on The slugs are found most commonly in open, Graham Island. Climate change is predicted to result in subalpine-type habitats with krummholtz formations. habitat loss and alteration in alpine-subalpine habitats, The habitat is characterized by scattered stunted where two-thirds of known sites for the species are trees, swales of low shrubs and grasses, and near located, as the tree line moves upwards. Alpine and saturated ground, often with a moss cover. The subalpine zones in Haida Gwaii and Brooks Peninsula slugs also occur in higher elevation forests but have occur at relatively low elevations and would therefore been found only sporadically in lowland forests in experience rapid shrinking. Introduced deer occur Haida Gwaii, where most search effort has taken throughout Haida Gwaii, including alpine-subalpine place. Humid microhabitat conditions, together with areas, and have profoundly altered understory coarse woody debris, rocks, or a deep moss mat that vegetation, but their specific effects on this slug provide cover from predators and harsh conditions, have not yet been measured. Deer browsing can are thought to be important habitat features. decrease litter accumulation and increase exposure of the ground to sun and wind, resulting in lower Biology humidity in micro-sites used by the slugs. Depressed abundance of terrestrial gastropods in response to The life history and habits of the Haida Gwaii ungulate browsing has been documented on small Slug are poorly known. Very small, recently hatched outer islands of Haida Gwaii and in northern Europe. juveniles have been found from July - September, and adults appear in the samples in autumn. The generation time is probably 1 year. The slugs are Protection, Status, and Ranks poor dispersers, as shown by their extremely patchy As of May 2013, the Haida Gwaii Slug has distribution in lowland forests in Haida Gwaii. no legal protection or status under the federal Their patchy distribution may also be indicative Species at Risk Act, BC Wildlife Act, or other of their inability to persist in areas that contain a legislation. In British Columbia, it is on the relatively high diversity of invertebrate predators provincial Blue-list of species at risk. and competitors, including other gastropods. On Vancouver Island, the Haida Gwaii Slug Population Sizes and Trends occurs in Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park. Haida Gwaii contains large tracts of protected areas, Population sizes and trends are unknown. The slugs including Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve were readily found in subalpine and alpine habitats on and Haida Heritage Site on Moresby Island, which Moresby Island, suggesting relatively high abundance. encompasses six of 11 known sites of the Haida The Alpine Tundra and adjacent Mountain Hemlock Gwaii Slug on the archipelago. The remaining five biogeoclimatic zone, however, together consist of sites in Haida Gwaii are on BC Crown lands on only 6% of the land area of the archipelago. In Haida Graham Island. The Duu Guusd Heritage Site! Gwaii, the species has been found only rarely and Conservancy protects a large area in northwestern in low numbers in the coastal Western Hemlock Graham Island but has not been surveyed for biogeoclimatic zone, which covers much of the islands. gastropods. Legal establishment of land use objectives through the Haida Gwaii Land Use Objectives Order Threats and Limiting Factors in December 2010 includes ecosystem-based management on forestry lands. The implementation The Haida Gwaii Slug is associated with cool, moist of the Order may benefit the Haida Gwaii Slug microhabitats and may be particularly sensitive to through objectives for Biodiversity and Wildlife and modifications in temperature and moisture regimes. through objectives pertaining to riparian zone and The main threats to this species are predicted to watershed protection under Aquatic Habitat. • stem from climate change and in Haida Gwaii, habitat 34 The text in formation for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Hairy Braya Hairy Braya is a narrow endemic of arctic Canada that likely played a crucial role in the evolution of other Braya species. Distribution Hairy Braya is only known to occur on Cape Bathurst in the Northwest Territories of Canada. There are 13 populations on the northern portion of Cape Bathurst and on the nearby Baillie Islands. Hairy Braya is restricted to an area that remained ice-free during the Pleistocene and it has apparently been unable to move into surrounding glaciated areas over the millennia since the ice receded. Scientific name Beaya pilosa Taxon Vascular Plants COSEWIC status Endangered Canadian range Northwest Territories Reason for designation Global and Canadian distribution of Hairy Braya in the Northwest Territories. This plant is restricted globally to a very small in Source: Species at Risk Committee. 2012. Species Status Report for area the Northwest Territories. It is endangered Hairy Braya (81aya pi/osa) in the Northwest Terrltories.Species at Risk by the loss of habitat through very rapid coastal Committee. Yellowknife. NT. Mop created by Michelle Henderson erosion and saline wash resulting from storm surges, (NWf Species at Risk Secretariat). and by permafrost melting. These events appear to be increasing in frequency and severity as a Habitat consequence of a significant reduction in sea ice Hairy Braya grows on bluffs and dry uplands on cover on the Beaufort Sea and changes in weather patches of bare, calcium-rich sandy or silty soils. patterns. These indirect impacts of climate change It typically grows with Arctic Willow, Entire-leaved are expected to continue into the foreseeable future. Mountain-avens, and various grass species including Richardson's Fescue, Arctic Wheatgrass, Arctic Wildlife Species Description Bluegrass, and Alkali Grass.These habitats appear to and Significance be quite limited on Cape Bathurst. Patches of suitable Hairy Braya (Beaya pi/osa) is a long-lived perennial habitat are often separated by large areas of wet mustard with one to many stems 4.0-12 cm long, tundra, or by eroded cliffs or salinized sails. Coastal erect to ascending to almost prostrate and moderately areas southwest of Cape Bathurst are rapidly eroding, to densely hairy. It is distinguished from other Beaya and a decrease in arctic sea ice is likely hastening species by its large flowers and globose (nearly the erosion of Hairy Braya habitat along the coast. spherical) fruits with very long persistent styles. 35 Consultation on Amending the list of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, Decemb er 20 13 2011. It can be expected that similar populations on eroding shorelines will be similarly affected. Trends and fluctuations in population sizes on protected sections of the coast and on inland bluffs have not been determined, but population sizes appear to be stable. Threats and Limiting Factors The most obvious threat to Hairy Braya is a loss of habitat due to rapid erosion and saline wash of coastline habitat resu lting from storm surges and permafrost melting. These events appear to be increasi ng in frequency and severity as a consequence of a substantial reduction in ice cover on the Beaufort Hairy Brayo habitat. Sea over the past few decades. These impacts of anthropogenic climate change are expected to Biology continue into the foreseeable future, and therefore it is unlikely that coastal erosion rates will decrease. Hairy Braya was lost to science from 1850 to 2004. As a result, very little is known about Protection, Status, and Ranks the biology of the species. However, the large, fragrant flowers suggest that the plant is insect Hairy Braya is ranked as critically imperilled globally pollinated, and seeds germinate readily, (G1) and nationally (N 1) by NatureServe, and has been There is some genetic and morphological assessed as Threatened in the Northwest Territories. evidence that two related species, Smooth Braya Due to the remoteness of Cape Bathurst, Hairy Braya and Greenland Braya may have arisen from faces little direct threat from human activities. Cape Hairy Braya, and it is possible that hybridization Bathurst includes the calving grounds of the Cape between these species, both of which overlap in Bathurst caribou herd and a local conservation plan distribution with Hairy Braya, may be ongoing. recommends that the area be managed so as to eliminate, to the greatest extent possible, potential Population Sizes and Trends damage and disruption .• Precise counts of the number of individuals have not been made, but estimates of the number of mature individuals observed in 2011 range from about 12,000 to 16,000. Populations on coastal bluffs subject to rapid erosion are clearly at risk of declining. The total number of individuals in one coastal population plummeted between 2004 and 36 Th e text Information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Island Tiger Moth markings. In general,Tiger moth (Grammia spp.) larvae are up to 6 cm long, have black - orange lateral stripes and are densely covered in dark hairs. This species was recently (2009) separated from the Ornate Tiger Moth based on morphological and genetic evidence. Distribution Island Tiger Moth is endemic to the Georgia Basin. With the exception of one record from Orcas Island, Washington State, the moth is a Canadian endemic. On Vancouver Island, Island Tiger Moth ranges from the Greater Victoria area north to Comox and there are records from Thetis, Sandy and Savary Islands. Based on historical and current Scientific name records, the species' Canadian range is 3600 km' . Grammia complicata Island Tiger Moth is considered extant at five sites in B.C.: Goose Spit, Sandy Island, Nanoose Hill, Taxon Savary Island and Thetis Island. The habitat at some Arthropods sites span multiple landowners. The record on Thetis Island is considered old (1975) although there is much COSEWIC status potential habitat on the island and the moth may be Threatened present. Based on the threat of land development (due to land ownership), there are 5 - 8 locations. Canadian range British Columbia Habitat Reason for designation Island Tiger Moth has been recorded from a variety of habitat types including open and grassy This near endemic moth has a small distribution Garry Oak forest; open moist to dry meadows; grassy and is restricted to only 5 locations in the Georgia shoreline sandy areas and in more stabilized, sparsely Basin in British Columbia. Much of its habitat has vegetated areas in sand dunes. The Moths of the been destroyed and the quality of what remains is genus Grammia typically do not inhabit closed forest declining due to ongoing residential and commercial habitats. The larval host plants for Island Tiger Moth development, recreational activities, invasive or non are unknown, although tiger moths are known to be native species, and vegetation succession that has generalist herbivores. There is an early record of larvae changed due to disruption of former fire regimes. being collected on introduced English Plantain. Wildlife Species Description and Significance Island Tiger Moth (Grammia complicata Walker) is a medium sized moth (wingspan 32 mm to 40 mm) in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. The upper wing surfaces vary from dark brown-black interlaced with whitish to pale orange patterns along the wing veins; to the converse, with an orange-peach background with dark brown-black vein-like patterns. The hind wings are typically lighter th an the forewings, pale orange, with brown dots towards the outer wing margins which are also brown. The head, thorax and abdomen are dark brown-black with peach-orange Islond Tiger Moth habitot. 37 Consullotion on Amending the Ust of Species under th e Species ot Risk Act: Terrestriol Species, December 20 13 " N 3 A o • " Cuuncnay" 0, • • @ " ) 0 , , Vancouve r " • 2 .- - --~ ".Q_- - - - .. -- • " , " -...... Island Tiger Moth " ,, Legend o .- .. .-.-1 ; ) • Rl."Ccnl RI."COrd < SOyean old , 20 16 o IlisloricR l'cord > SO),r Biology Threats and Limiting Factors According to museum and collection records Threats to Island Tiger Moth and its associated Island Tiger Moth adults are active from May habitat include residential and commercial through late July. Larvae have been collected in development, recreational activities, and vegetative both early March and late July. Females have heavy succession from both invasive and native species, bodies and comparatively small wings: they are incapable of more than short distance dispersal. Protection, Status, and Ranks Population Sizes and Trends Island Tiger Moth is not protected by any existing legislation, Within provincial parks parks Information on Island Tiger Moth population sizes and protected areas, lands managers are aware of and trends in B,C, is minimal. Most records are the moth's records within parks, although detailed historical or a single individual at one site on one date. provisions in park management planning have yet to be addressed. The B.C, Conservation Data Centre has not assigned the moth a conservation status rank, although preliminary status ranking places the moth at S1 Red-l isted (Critically Imperilled), The global status rank is G1 G2 (critically imperiled), The Canadian and B,C ,general status rank is "May Be At Risk", • 38 The text in formation for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Massasauga (Carolinian population) opportunity for us to respect and co-exist with a creature that can cause us harm. Despite widespread persecution, Massasaugas pose little threat to public safety. In First Nations traditions, Massasaugas are the medicine keepers of the land, a reminder to tread lightly an d to take only what we need. Distribution The Massasauga ranges from Canada (Ontario) south into northern Mexico, but only the eastern subspecies (S. catenatus catenatus) is found in Canada. In Ontario, the Massasauga occurs as two designatable units: (1) in the Georgian Bay region , mostly on the northern Bruce Peninsula and along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, and (2) in the Carolinian region of southwestern Ontario, at Ojibway Prairie in Windsor/LaSalle Scientific name and at Wainfleet Bog near Port Col borne. The Sistrurus catenatus size of the Canadian range of the Massasauga has decreased considerably in comparison to Taxon its historical range and continues to shrink. Reptiles COSEWIC status Habitat Endangered Massasauga habitat in Canada varies from wet prairie and old fields to peatlands, bedrock barrens, Canadian range and coniferous forests. Massasaugas require a semi Ontario open habitat or small openings in forest to provide both cover from predators and opportunities for Reason for designation thermoregulation. Hibernation sites are often damp or water-saturated, and include mammal or crayfish The population is reduced to two highly isolated burrows, rock fissures and other depressions that and restricted areas surrounded by intense threats allow access below the frost line. Quantity and from neighbouring development and subject quality of Massasauga habitat in the Carolinian region to illegal exploitation. The sub-populations are continue to decline. Habitat surrounding Georgian small and subject to genetic and demographic Bay, although relatively widespread and intact, is stochasticity that endangers future growth. subject to moderate levels of degradation and loss. Habitat quality also continues to decline. Biology Wildlife Species Description and Significance In Ontario, Massasaugas are active for half of the year (spring to fall) and hibernate for the other half. The Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a relatively They are sit-and-wait predators and feed almost small, thick-bodied rattlesnake with a segmented exclusively on srnall mammals. They are prey for a rattle on its tail tip. It is grey, tan or light brown with variety of raptors and medium-sized mammals. The dark brown, bow-tie shaped blotches on its back Massasauga is shy, preferring to retreat or rely on and is often confused with other banded or blotched camouflage and shrub cover to avoid detection by Ontario snakes. The Massasauga has elliptical predators or people. Depending on the population, pupils and a pair of heat-sensitive pits between the Massasaugas may cover distances as great as a few eyes and nostrils. The Massasauga is Ontario's only kilometres or exhibit limited dispersal and small daily remaining venomous snake and provides a unique movements. Mating occurs in late summer and young 39 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Massasauga (Sistrums catenatus) Historical and contemporary occurrence records of Mossosauga. Approximate northern boundary of the Carolinian faunal province Is depicted by the dashed line (COSEWIC 2009b). Symbols depict hlstorlcol ' l oco~o n s- that hove either been rejected (X) or occepted (0) for the purposes of discussing hlstorlcol and contemporary "'ocatlons· and for estimating range size. Atlas grid scuares are 10 x 10 km. Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report: used with permission of Ontario Nature. 8 --1'"''''-' 0 50 6Sl ~~ ' !M""'" ' ) ",,:;:=iio;;;;;iil D o.--e.ur.tt ~tI'H "'-""'~"'--"'~l'Ol ' _""1I.ItI GOItdodb, hOnlRl~ s....,tnlt. a..-""_~ __ ~"_O'I ~ l001 0~"' . are born live the following summer. Females become individuals are suspected in the Great Lakes / sexually mature at 3-5 years of age and give birth every SI. Lawrence region due to a combination of habitat other year. Massasaugas can live over 10 years in lass and degradation, persecution, collection, the wild and have a generation time of about 8 years. recreational development and road mortality. Habitat Natural adult mortality rates are 25% - 40% per year. loss and degradation due to natural succession and urban sprawl are the greatest threats to the Carolinian Population Sizes and Trends population. A slow rate of reproduction and delayed maturity reduce this species' resilience to unnaturally Some of the most secure populations of the high levels of adult mortality, and low dispersal rates Eastern Massasauga in all of North America occur in dictate that extirpated subpopulations are unlikely to the Georgian Bay reg ion. Population size is estimated be recolon ized naturally. The Carolinian sub populations at roughly 10 000 adults, mostly concentrated along face the additional threat of stochastic extinction the upper Bruce Peninsula and on the eastern shore of due to their small size and high degree of isolation. Georgian Bay. Although the number of subpopulations in the region appears stable, an overall long-term Protection, Status, and Ranks decline in total population size is suspected and probable. In the Carolinian region , Massasaugas The Massasauga was assessed as 'Threatened' are limited to several dozen adults at two small, in Canada by COSEWIC in 1991 and 2002, and isolated sites. The total Carolinian population size is as Threatened' in Ontario by COSSARO in 1998. in decline, and the range of each subpopulation has Currently, this species is listed as 'Threatened' under contracted significantly over the last 25 years. The both the Ontario Endangered Species Act (ESA), Ojibway Prairie subpopulation is no longer viable and 2007 and the federal Species at Risk Act, 2002. It is is projected to become extinct in the near future. also considered a 'Specially Protected Reptile' under the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1999. Threats and Limiting Factors The Massasauga is listed as 'Least Concern' by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Historical range-wide decline of the Massasauga in (IUCN), but has been assessed by NatureServe (2 011) Canada is attributed to habitat loss from agriculture, as 'Vulnerable' globally, nationally and provincially resource extraction and massive road expansion in (G3G4,N3,S3). Nine of 10 states with the Eastern combination with widespread eradication efforts. Massasauga designate it as S1 or S2 . • Contemporary declines in the number of mature 40 The text information for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Mottled Duskywing (Boreal population but also by habitat loss and degradation through, and Great Lakes Plains population) for example, development, natural succession, fire suppression, and extensive deer browsing. Wildlife Species Description and Significance . Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) is a butterfly in the skipper family (Hesperiidae). It is a medium sized (wingspan 23-29mm) dark grey skipper with a very mottled appearance and a characteristic purplish hue. Yellow-brown spots create the mottled hindwing pattern, which distinguishes the Mottled Duskywing from other duskywing butterflies. Mottled Duskywing is taxonomically distinct with no known subspecies. It is also genetically distinct Scientific name from its closest relatives. The Mottled Duskywing is a butterfly representative of some of the rarest Erynnis martialis ecosystems in Canada, such as oak woodlands, pine Taxon woodlands, tall grass prairies and alvars with dry Arthropods or sandy soils and early successional habitat. The Mottled Duskywing is experiencing declines si milar COSEWIC status to other butterfly species that occupy similar habitats Endangered (Boreal population and such as the Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin, and Eastern Great Lakes Plains population) Persius Duskywing, all assessed as extirpated in Canada. Canadian range Distribution Manitoba (Boreal population) Ontario, Quebec (Great Lakes Plains population) The present day range of Mottled Duskywing is from the eastern United States from Pennsylvania to Reason for designation Minnesota, south to Georgia and eastern and central Texas. The species extends into Canada in southeastern Boreal population: Manitoba and southern Ontario with populations in each reg ion being separate designatable units (DU): the Boreal This butterfly is declining throughout its North population (southern Manitoba) and Great Lakes Plains American range. In Canada, this particular population population (southern Ontario and historically Quebec). is restricted to a small area of pine woodland in southeastern Manitoba. All locations are under Habitat threat. One location is predicted to become flooded within ten years and the other four are expected The Mottled Duskywing requires its host plants, to experience substantial population declines due New Jersey Tea (Great Lakes Plains DU) and Prairie to natural forest succession. The species' habitat Redroot (Boreal DU), during its life cycle. In Canada, at all locations is at risk of Btk spraying to control these plants grow in dry, well-drained soils or Gypsy Moth. Any currently undocumented sites are alvar habitat within oak woodland, pine woodland, li kely to be experiencing a similar range of threats. roadsides, riverbanks, shady hillsides and tall grass prairies. The butterfly is frequently absent from Great Lakes Plains population: apparently suitable host plant patches, suggesting The population has disappeared from Quebec additional limiting factors playa role in the species' and now occupies a few, isolated locations in site occupancy. The host plants also appear to southern Ontario that continue to decline in number. be declining throughout most of the butterfly's Population numbers are also declining. The species range and the habitats may also be imperiled. is primarily threatened by habitat fragmentation, 41 Consultation on Amending the list of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Te rrestrial Sp ecies. December 201 3 sites in the past 20 years. At some sites where ","" " -:r-::; . ~ the butterfly has been recently recorded, surveys , . . within the past five years have failed to record it. In Manitoba, the Mottled Duskywing also appears to be declining in both abundance and habitat quality. The species is considered extirpated from Quebec. l Threats and limiting factors \. 1 '.t;:. fire management (for the butterfly and its host plant), .... _1 I.... <""'IOT~IU Btk spray to control the non-native defoliator Gypsy I. I! r YlIlIIs m. rr h ll s I Moth, natural flooding and the planting of Jack Pines are the primary threats to one or more sites. Records of Mottled Duskywing -Boreal popu l a ~on (Manitoba). There appear to also be unknown biological Soulee: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. limiting factors contributing to the decline of Mottled Duskywing. Compounding the threats is the species' metapopulation structure, which likely makes it sensitive to habitat fragmentation. When sites are simultaneously impacted by one or more threats, and populations become extirpated from one of an interconnected series of sites, it is unlikely the site will be recolonized through natural dispersal, especially in southern Ontario. Protection, Status and Ranks The Mottled Duskywing is not protected by Recent records (1998- 2008) of Moffied Duskywing - federal legislation . In Ontario, the butterfly is Great Lakes Plains popul a ~on (Ontario). Ukely extirpated protected under two provi ncial statutes: the Fish and In Quebec. Wildlife Conservation Act and the Provincial Parks SoUles: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report . and Conservation Reserves Act. In Manitoba, the species is not listed under the provincial Endangered Biology Species Act. The species' habitat is protected within Manitoba provincial forests and parks; however Females oviposit single eggs on flower pedicels timber production and Mottled Duskywing habitat or other parts of the host plant. Larvae emerge and management objectives potentially conflict. construct silk leaf-nests. The species overwinters as The provincial conservation status ranks are mature larvae, which pupate in April and emerge as imperiled (S2) in Ontario, imperiled in Manitoba (S2) adults from mid-May to late June throughout most and presumed extirpated in Quebec (SH). The Canada of their Canadian range. In southwestern Ontario, a national status rank is imperiled/vulnerable (N2N3). Host second brood pupates in early July and a second plants are apparently secure (84) in Ontario, vulnerable flight period occurs from mid-July to late August. (S3) in Manitoba and imperiled (S2) in Quebec. Population sizes and trends In Ontario five historic sites are within protected areas: Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Glenorchy The Mottled Duskywing has always been Conservation Area, Karner Blue Sanctuary (private reported as small colonies. It has experienced conservation area), Pinery Provincial Park and St. widespread declines across most of its known Wi lliams Forestry Conservation Reserve. In Manitoba, global range. Within Ontario, the species appears all sites where the butterfly has been recorded in to have become extirpated from many historic recent years are in Provincial Parks or Forests .• 42 The text in formation fo r each speci es Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Plymouth Gentian in levels of phosphorus in lakes, tied to a rapidly growing mink farming industry. Though the population size is now known to be larger than previously documented due to greatly increased survey effort, the species is also at risk due to the continuing impacts associated with shoreline development, and historical hydro-development. Wildlife Species Description and Significance Plymouth Gentian is an herbaceous perennial with single, erect, flowering stems 30 to 50 cm tall arising from a basal rosette of narrow (oblanceolate) leaves 3 to 8 cm long. Basal rosettes produce short green stolons which form new rosettes at their tips. Clusters of interconnected rosettes are frequently produced. Erect stems have opposite leaves and one to three (rarely up to five) 5 cm-wide flowers of 7-13 pink petals with yellow bases. Pl ymouth Gentian is a globally rare species, co-occurring in southern Nova Scotia with a suite of rare, disjunct species of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Nova Scotia populations are 400+ km from the nearest sites in Massachusetts. An investigation of genetic diversity suggests that Nova Scotia populations may have a disproportionate significance to the species. The attractive flowers provide cottagers and the public with Scientific name an easily appreciated reason for good stewardship of habitats supporting rare Atlantic Coastal Plain species. Sabatia kennedyana Taxon Distribution Vascular Plants Plymouth Gentian has a very limited global range COSEWIC status with three highly disjunct areas of occurrence: 1) along the North Carolina - South Carolina border Endangered near the Atlantic Coast; 2) in coastal regi ons of Canadian range Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and 3) in extreme Nova Scotia southwestern Nova Scotia on the shores of ten lakes in three river systems (Annis, Carleton and Tusket Reason for designation rivers), all of which flow into the Tusket River estuary. Roughly 10% of its global range is in Canada. This showy perennial lakeshore plant has a restricted global range with a disjunct distribution limited to southernmost Nova Scotia. There is a concern regarding potential widespread and rapid habitat degradation due to recent increases 43 Consultotion on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestria t Species, December 2013 Kcmpt Back o Plymouth Gentian habitat Biology Plymouth Gentian is a clonal perennial that reproduces by seed, by stolons producing daughter rosettes, and by vegetative fragments moved by ice and water, In Canada, it flowers from mid-July to late Dlslrlbu~ on of Ptymouth Gen~an within the lower Tusket River September, It is pollinated by a range of generalist va lley, Nova Sco~a. A reported occurrence at Uffie Tusket pollinators and is self-compatible, Each flower can Lake (30 km north ofTravis Lake) that was likely actually produce 300-1,400 tiny seeds released in early fall. from Tusket Falls Is not shown. Black shaded lakes support Dispersal is likely largely by water as seeds can float extant populations. Small dots between Pearl and Third lakes for at least a day, Seed banks of unknown longevity are isolated occurrences. Large filled dots are historical are reported as very important for persistence in occurrences with Imprecise localities, Lorge. unfilled dots (Kempt Snare and Kempt Back lakes) represent a single Massachusetts and are present in Nova Scotia, historical record from " Kempt Lake" reported from these but may be less important there because of more lakes but likely actually from Travis Lake at Kemptville, Grey stable habitats, Rosettes grow for two to five or shaded water downstream from Raynards and Gavels lakes Is more years and die after flowering, but longevity of unsuitable habitat (saline or brackish waters below Tusket Falls genetic individuals is unknown, Generation time, and dam-controlled reseNoirs above Tusket Falls). factoring in reproduction by seed and by vegetative Source: November 2012 COSEWlC Status Report. means, may be approximately five years, Population Sizes and Trends Habitat The total Canadian population is estimated In Nova Scotia, Plymouth Gentian occurs on at 73,400 to 90,700 flowering stems and lakeshores (rarely river shores) on sand, gravel and 771,400 to 971 ,500 rosettes, with number of peat substrates, within the zone annually or semi mature individuals in between those totals, There annually exposed in summer but where winter are four extant populations an ten lakes, Two flooding protects plants from freezing, Plymouth populations on the main branch of the Tusket Gentian is associated with lakes having especially River are spread aver two and six interconnected large upstream catchment areas because the greater lakes respectively and support 98% of the total. fluctuations in water level, wave action and ice scour limit shoreline fertility and inhibit more competitive Ongoing shoreline development has caused species, In New England, Plymouth Gentian is mostly minor declines «<2,8% total), Eutrophication found on sandy, gravelly or muddy shores of small is likely also causing declines an one lake, kettle ponds, In the Carolinas, the species occurs Aside from these impacts, populations are on river and pond shores and in acidic swamps, believed to have been relatively stable over the past 15 years (three generations), 44 The text information for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Threats and Limiting Factors (three generations) are likely significantly less than 2.8%. About 38% of occupied habitat and Eutrophication is the most serious threat to 32% of the population is now in protected areas, Plymouth Gentian. One small population (Lake somewhat mitigating development threats. Fanning) appears to already be stressed by Hydroelectric dams on the lower Tusket competition induced by eutrophication associated with mink farming. The nutrient-demanding invasive River significantly reduced populations around 1929 and may be limiting recovery in affected exotic Reed Canary Grass is established on this lakes, but new dams are not a threat. Off-highway lake and is an imminent threat to Plymouth Gentian. Eutrophication (600-800% increases in total vehicles are locally affecting plants but do not phosphorus between 2002 and 2011, possibly from appear to have major population effects. a single mink farm) was detected throughout the Tusket River system in 2011, affecting lakes containing Protection, Status, and Ranks 98% of the Canadian population. No impacts on Plymouth Gentian was assessed by COSEWIC as Plymouth Gentian in Tusket system lakes have yet Endangered in November 2012, and as Threatened been observed, but phosphorus levels in some Tusket in May 2000. It is currently listed on Schedule 1 as lakes are approaching those at Lake Fanning. Threatened under the Species at Risk Act, and Shoreline development is a widespread, ongoing provincially under the Nova Scotia Endangered threat affecting a small portion of the population. Species Act. It is legally protected in Rhode Island The species occurs on the shorelines of 200+ (State Endangered), Massachusetts (Special cottage or residential properties. About 27% of the Concern) and North Carolina (Special Concern), and population is on undeveloped private shorelines. is globally vulnerable (G3) and critically imperilled New development continues, including within the (N1, S1) and at risk nationally and provincially. It is densest Canadian population. Population losses also a species of regional concern in South Carolina, from cottage development in the past 15 years where there is no legal protection for rare plants.• 45 Consultation on Amending the List of Speci es under the Species a t Risk Act: Terrestria l Species, December 2013 Riverine Clubtail from other hanging clubtails. The abdomen is (Great Lakes Plains population) blackish with small yellow spots along the top and prominent yellow spots on the sides near the tip. Females have yellow patches along the sides of the abdomen. The hind legs are mostly black. The larvae are distinguished by their small size and shape of the abdominal segments and mouth parts. This species may serve as a useful environmental indicator. Distribution Riverine Clubtail occurs in eastern North America from southern Quebec and southern Manitoba south to southern Louisiana. The Canadian range of Riverine Clubtail may be divided into three separate regions: (1) the Ottawa River and St. Lawrence River valleys of Quebec; (2) Central north shore of Lake Erie in Ontario and (3) southeastern Manitoba. Scientific name Stylurus amnico/a Taxon Arthropods COSEWIC status Endangered Canadian range Ontario Reason for designation This dragonfly population is restricted to two small creeks that flow into Lake Erie. The impact of a variety ,) of threats was determined to be very high, suggesting Canadian distribution of Riverine Club tall (Great Lakes that there may be a substantial decline over the next Plains population) in Ontario. decade. The threats include water withdrawal from Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. the streams, pollution, and invasive alien species of fish that would feed on dragonfly larvae. Habitat Wildlife Species Description Riverine Clubtail larvae inhabit a wide variety of and Significance riverine habitats ranging in size from the St. Lawrence Riverine Clubtail (Stylurus amnico/a) is a dragonfly River to small creeks. Larvae are typically found in in the clubtail family. Members of the genus Stylurus microhabitats with slow to moderate flow and fine sand or silt substrates where they burrow into the are referred to as "hanging clubtails" for their habit stream bed. Adults disperse from the river after of hanging vertically when perched on streamside vegetation, It is a small (47-49 mm long), slender emerging and feed in the forest canopy and other riparian vegetation. As with other dragonfly species that dragonfly, with a prominent club at the end of the inhabit rivers and streams, water regulation, pollution abdomen. The front of the thorax has a distinctive three-pointed star that distinguishes this species and invasive species may be impairing their habitat. 46 The text Information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Biology resulting in habitat loss and increasing susceptibility to predators which are supported by human population Larvae spend most of their time buried just including raccoons, and many kinds of birds for below the surface of the sediment in the bottom which human occupation provides both nesting and of the stream, breathing through the tip of the foraging sites. Some of these threats are also present abdomen raised above the sediments. The larval in Quebec and Manitoba, but to a lesser extent. stage probably lasts for two or more years prior to emergence in late June or early July. Newly emerged Protection, Status, and Ranks adults disperse inland to avoid predation until their exoskeleton hardens and they are able to fly well. COSEWIC assessed both the Boreal population Adults fly between mid July and early August, with and the Prairie population of Riverine Clubtail as peak numbers in mid July. Males cruise swiftly over Data Deficient, and the Great Lakes population the stream until they find a female. After mating, as Endangered in November 2012. The Riverine the female deposits eggs in the current of the open Clubtail is not currently protected under the U.S. stream. Larvae obtain prey from the sediments Endangered Species Act or Canada's Species using their prehensile labium. Adults are probably at Risk Act, or under provincial legislation in generalist and opportunist predators, feeding on Quebec, Ontario, or Manitoba. No known Canadian small flying insects. Predators on Riverine Clubtail sites are within provincial or federal parks. probably include fishes, birds, frogs, various In the NatureServe system, the Riverine Clubtail is mammals and insects including other dragonflies. ranked globally as G4 (Apparently Secure). Nationally, it is ranked as N3 (Vulnerable) in Canada and N4 in Population Sizes and Trends the US, S3 (Vulnerable) in Quebec, S1 (Critically The population size and trends are unknown. Imperiled) in Ontario, and is unranked in Manitoba. In adjacent states it is ranked SX (Apparently Extirpated) Threats and Limiting Factors to S3; it is rare but unranked in Minnesota.• The major threats to the Riverine Clubtail in Ontario, where threats are best understood, include water withdrawal for irrigation, water pollution, and invasive species. There is also increasing development 47 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Ac t: Terrestrial Species. December 20 13 Silky Beach Pea Distribution Silky Beach Pea occurs in coastal regions from central California to British Columbia. In Canada, Silky Beach Pea is restricted to Vancouver Island, nearby islands, and Haida Gwaii. The Canadian populations occupy about 40 % of the global range of the species. Scientific name Lathyrus littoralis Taxon Vascular Plants COSEWIC status Threatened Canadian range British Columbia Canadian distri bution of Sil ky Beach Pea. Solid circles Reason for designation show extant populations. Hollow circles show transient populations or long-established populations that no longer This plant of coastal dunes, which has much of exist. Several of the ho ll ow circles indicate the former sites of its global range in Canada, is threatened because multiple populations. of competition with invasi ve alien plants, off-road Source : May 20 13 COSEWIC Status Report. vehicles, trampling, herbivory, and a decline in suitable habitat associated with more extreme Habitat and frequent storm surges due to climate change. The speci es' restricted distribution , the very small Silky Beach Pea is restricted to rapidly-drained number of individuals, and the small number of dunes, sand plains and sandy beaches along subpopulations make the species at risk. Pacific Ocean shores. It does not tolerate shading and only occurs in open areas dominated by low Wildlife Species Description grasses and forbs with little or no cover of native and Significance trees or shrubs. Since 1930, there has been a 50-90% decline in the areal extent of the sparsely-vegetated Silky Beach Pea (Lathyrus Iittoralis) is a habitats favoured by the Silky Beach Pea. rh izomatous perennial herb that grows 10-60 cm tall. It has branched and densely grey-silky Biology shoots bearing alternate and pinnately compound Silky Beach Pea reproduces by seeds and by leaves with 4-8 leaflets and no tendrils. The pea rhizomes. Most seeds are shed in the immediate type flowers have smaller white lower and side petals but the larger upper petals are pink, red vicinity of the parent plant, but rhizome fragments may be dislodged by winter storms and carried to or purple. The pods are about 3 cm long and new beaches along ocean currents. Long-distance 1 cm wide, grey-silky, and contain 1-5 seeds. 48 The text Information for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. transport very rarely results in the establishment Threats and Limiting Factors of new populations. Plants growing on exposed beaches tend to be killed by winter storm surges. Invasive alien grass species (primarily European However, rhizome fragments may be occasionally Beachgrass) pose the greatest threat to Silky Beach carried into backshore areas above the reach of Pea. Several populations of Silky Beach Pea are all but the most violent storms, where they may threatened by off-road vehicle use and/or trampling by establish stable populations. As with many species hikers. Silky Beach Pea is threatened by habitat loss in the pea family, Silky Beach Pea plants form a as the result of storm surges associated with climate symbiotic relationship with bacteria; this facilitates change. In areas where deer have been introduced, or nitrogen uptake in the otherwise nitrogen-poor sandy ~ccur in high numbers as the result of human actions, habitat environment where the species occurs. Silky Beach Pea is also threatened by herbivory. Silky Beach Pea plants produce chemicals that discourage most, but not all, invertebrate herbivory. Protection, Status, and Ranks Silky Beach Pea may be heavily grazed by deer. At the time of assessment in April 2013, Silky Beach Pea was not protected by federal or provincial Population Sizes and Trends species at risk legislation. All or much of each of The most recent estimation of the size of the the six extant populations occurs in National Park Canadian popUlation, derived from detailed surveys Reserves, Provincial Parks, Provincial Ecological (2009-2011), is between 325 and 956 mature Reserves or Municipal Parks, which affords some individuals. measure of protection under general provisions affecting native plants. Silky Beach Pea has a NatureServe global rank of G3G4 (vulnerable to apparently secure, last reviewed 2013), a national rank of N2 (imperilled) in Canada, and is ranked as S2 (imperilled) in British Columbia. It has a General Status Rank of 2 (may be at risk). The national rank is not yet assessed (NNR) for the United States or in Oregon and Washington. In California it is ranked as S3S4 (vulnerable to apparently secure).• 49 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestria l Species. December 2013 Spiked Saxifrage of the species' range. In Yukon, Spiked Saxifrage appears to occupy a narrow ecological niche, with very specific habitat conditions and a short growing season. Distribution Spiked Saxifrage is endemic to Yukon and Alaska. In Alaska it occurs throughout much of the central part of the state; in Canada it is known from six creeks in the Klondike Plateau Ecoregion in western Yukon. Approximately 10% of its global range is in Canada. The combined area of occupancy (coverage on the ground) of all sites is <3 ha, or 0.03 sq. km. Scientific name Micranthes spicata Taxon Vascular Plants COSEWIC status Threatened Canadian range Yukon Reason for deSignation This tall wildflower is one of a group of species found only in unglaciated areas of Yukon and Alaska. It lives along creek margins and is prone to the historical and current effects of habitat disturbance, such as placer mining. In addition, habitat is increasingly affected by natural disturbances such as flash flooding, Source: May 2013 COSEWIC Status Report. forest fi res, and landslides that may be increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. Habitat Wildlife Species Description In Canada, Spiked Saxifrage grows on the and Significance banks and rocky shelves along creeks, on the moist ledges of adjacent outcrops, and on the Spiked Saxifrage is a large, showy perennial herb, narrow floodplain bordering the creeks. It grows growing singly or in tufts from short, thick rhizomes. in small piles of silt and moss-covered substrate, The in florescence is borne on a stalk 15-70 cm tall. and on exposed soil near the creek. Plants may Spiked Saxifrage is an eastern Beringian endemic, grow singly but often form dense clusters of up to one of a small group of species known globally only several dozen plants. Alaskan populations of Spiked from unglaciated areas in Alaska and western Yukon. Saxifrage occupy a greater variety of habitats than The six known Canadian sites are at the eastern edge do the Canadian populations found to date. 50 The text Information for each species Is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Creeks supporting populations of Spiked Saxifrage Threats and LimiHng Factors in Yukon share a number of characteristics: year round flow of clear, cold water in narrow, rocky creeks Placer mining is the most extensive and destructive that are subject to "glaciering" (i.e., aufeis ice that human cause of habitat loss for Spiked Saxifrage in forms in winter as spring-fed water constantly flows Yukon. Placer mining activity fluctuates in rate and over the frozen creek that may persist into July) or scope as a as result of the changes in gold prices. permafrost, which helps to maintain a humid, cold Populations can be destroyed or diminished as a microclimate; with rock outcrops bordering the creeks, direct result of mining, or by upstream activities that and abundant shade from forests of Alaska Paper affect its habitat, such as siltation (sediment build- Birch and/or White Spruce, alders and willows. One up), damming, stream realignment, etc. As well, extant population has been heavily disturbed by natural processes such as flash flooding, forest fires, placer mining, so its original condition is not known. and landslides may be increasing in frequency and severity due to human-induced climate change. Biology Protection, Status, and Ranks Little is known of the biology of Spiked Saxifrage. Reproduction is by seeds and by rhizomes; Spiked Saxifrage has a NatureServe Global conditions for germination are unknown. Self rank of G3G4 (Vulnerable to Probably Secure). Its fertilization is common among Saxifragaceae and National Rank in the U.S. is N3N4 (Vulnerable to may occur with Spiked Saxifrage. Longevity of the Probably Secure), and in Canada is N2 (Imperilled). plants and possible seed banks are unknown. Its Subnational Rank in Alaska is S3S4 (Vulnerable to Probably Secure), and in Yukon is S2 (Imperilled). The plant's ability to withstand and repopulate The National General Status ranks for Canada after disturbance is unknown. It apparently can and Yukon are both May Be at Risk. survive flooding, but severe flood events (e.g. a flash flood) may scour the floodplain and eliminate existing Spiked Saxifrage currently has no legal protection populations and possibly seed banks. However, in Canada (as of April 2013), and is not listed plants growing on the outcrops above flood level may under the U.S. Endangered Species Act or the provide a seed source for repopulation, if essential Convention on International Trade in Endangered habitat characteristics have not been altered. Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Active placer and/or quartz mining claims occur PopulaHon Sizes and Trends on or upstream of the plant's habitat on five of the six creeks. While there are restrictions on how The six populations totalled 3678+ plants in operations are conducted on those claims, these 2012, with counts of 132, 1682, 6, 652, 502, and are mainly for the protection of fish habitat, and 700+ for individual populations. Approximately there is no legal obligation to protect the habitat 2500 of the total are considered to be mature. or existing populations of Spiked Saxifrage.• Despite over a century of botanical collecting in the region, Spiked Saxifrage was only reported once in Canada (in 1899) until it was rediscovered in 2009, so it seems the species was uncommon or rare even during the gold rush era of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Although no population trends can be derived directly from data at hand, much of the species' habitat was likely altered or destroyed by placer mining, road-building, and wood cutting since the late 1800s. These activities are continuing. 51 Consultation on Amending the list of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terre strial Species, December 2013 Western Tiger Salamander the Western Tiger Salamander, consisting of several (Prairie I Boreal population) subspecies, is a separate species from the Eastern Tiger Salamander, Ambystoma tigrinum, with which it was previously combined as a single species. Much of the older literature does not necessarily distinguish the Western Tiger Salamander from the Eastern Tiger Salamander, as currently recognized. Distribution Western Tiger Salamanders have a wide distribution in arid interior regions of western North America. They occur along the border of the Prairie ecozone in Alberta, east to the Red River in Manitoba, south into western Minnesota and down to Texas, west along the border of Mexico and then north through Arizona Scientific name and along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains Ambystoma mavortium north to Alberta. There is a disjunct distribution in northern Oregon, Idaho and through Washington into Taxon the southern Okanagan region of British Columbia. Amphibians Tiger salamanders in British Columbia are disjunct from populations in the remainder of Canada and COSEWIC status occur in the Southern Mountain ecozone, whereas Special Concern the remainder of the Canadian distribution occurs in the Prairie ecozone in Alberta, Saskatchewan Canadian range and Manitoba. This distribution is likely the result Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba of post-glacial expansion into Canada from at least two points on either side of the Rocky Mountains. Reason for designation This large salamander remains widely distributed in the Prairie provinces, but it faces numerous threats from habitat loss and fragmentation, fish stocking, and emerging diseases, such as the Ambystoma tigrinum vi rus that can decimate local populations. Salamander habitats are becoming increasingly fragmented by agricultural and oil and gas developments and associated infrastructures and roads. The disruption of migration routes, mortality through roadkill, and deterioration and loss of breeding and upland habitat for terrestrial adults and juveniles lead to concern for the species in a large part of its Canadian range. Canadian distribution of all occurrences of Western Tiger Salamander. showing the Southern MountaIn DU in the west Wildlife Species Description and Prairie DU in the east, Shading indicates the total extent of occurrence (572 490 km'). and Significance Source: November 20 12 CQSEWIC Status Report. MOp prepared by Arthur Whiting. Western Tiger Salamanders are among the largest salamanders in North America and are top predators in Habitat the largely fishless ponds and lakes where they occur. Terrestrial adults have a blotched, barred or reticulate Western Tiger Salamanders occupy a variety pattern of yellow or off-white on a dark background. of open habitats, including grasslands, parkland, Genetic and morphological evidence indicates that subalpine meadows, and semi-deserts. Key habitat 52 The text information for each species is taken directly from the COS EWIC executive summaries. features include sandy or friable (crumbly) soils Outside of British Columbia, little is known about surrounding semi-permanent to permanent water the occurrences of Western Tiger Salamanders. bodies lacking predatory fish . Terrestrial Western Tiger Anecdotal reports suggest that the species persists Salamanders burrow actively into soil or utilize small over relatively wide areas of the prairie provinces. mammal burrows for refuges and over-wintering. Mass mortalities, primarily due to disease and road Breeding habitats must hold water for the 3 to kill , are reported sporadically in localized areas. 7 months required to complete larval development. Populations of completely aquatic neotenic adults Threats and Limiting Factors (animals that retain larval form after sexual maturity) are occasionally found in cool, fish less lakes. Tiger salamanders face the same pressures and threats as other amphibian species with separate Biology requirements for terrestrial adults and aquatic larvae. Over much of the species' Canadian range, there Western Tiger Salamanders migrate to breeding are immense pressures from loss, degradation and sites in wetlands or lakes following spring rains soon fragmentation of habitat. In the Prairies, a change after ice-off. Females lay eggs singly or in small has occurred in land use from grazing and low-scale clusters attached to twigs or stems of emergent agriculture to large-scale farming and conversion of plants below the water's surface. Juveniles migrate habitat to accommodate growing urban populations and en mass from breeding sites into terrestrial habitats expansion of oil and gas developments. Within the core in late summer. Males may reach sexual maturity in area of the species' distribution in British Columbia, in the their second year, while females mature a year or two Okanagan Valley, there has been rapid habitat loss due later. Generation time is approximately 5 - 6 years. to housing and vineyard developments with associated pollutant run-off. The introduced American Bullfrog Both larvae and adults are carnivorous and poses an additional threat in this region. Increasing feed on a wide range of small prey. Western Tiger human populations and road densities have greatly Salamanders do not fare well where predaceous increased the potential for road mortality during seasonal fish have been introduced, or are naturally migrations between breeding sites and terrestrial occurring, as all life stages are preyed upon. overwintering and foraging habitats. Fish stocking for recreational fishing, aquaculture, and mosquito control can have severe impacts on tiger salamander populations and continue to occur throughout the species' Canadian range. The emergence of infectious diseases, specifically the widespread Ambystoma tigrinum virus, can decimate local populations. Protection, Status, and Ranks The Southern Mountain population of the Western Tiger Salamander in British Columbia is listed federally as Endangered and is on Schedule 1 under the Species at Risk Act. Approximately 16% of breeding l arval stage. sites of this population are within protected areas, and an additional 27% receive some protection through Population Sizes and Trends voluntary stewardship efforts; the majority of the sites, however, are on unprotected private lands. Population sizes and trends are poorly known, and numbers of adults may vary considerably among Tiger salamanders in Alberta, Saskatchewan and sites and years. There is an inferred decline in the Manitoba, as the Prairie / Boreal population, were number and size of populations in the Southern previously assessed by COSEWIC as Not at Risk, but Mountain region in British Columbia, where continued this assessment included Eastern Tiger Salamanders habitat loss, habitat alteration, and introduced in Manitoba. There is no specific protection for tiger species threaten the persistence of populations. salamander habitat, but there are records of tiger salamanders from vari ous parks and protected areas .• 53 Consultation on' Amending the Ust of Species under th e Species a t Risk Act: Te rrestrial Species. December 2013 Wood Thrush to be confused with other thrush species or the Brown Thrasher. The Wood Thrush has become a symbol of declining Neotropical migrants due to significant declines over much of its range since the late 1970s. Distribution The Wood Thnush breeds in southeastern Canada from southern Ontario east to Nova Scotia. It also nests across the eastern United States, south to northern Florida and the Gulf Coast. In the west, it ranges from eastern Texas to southeast South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Wood Thrushes winter in Central America mainly in lowland and tropical forests along the Atlantic and the Pacific slopes from southern Mexico south to Panama. Scientific name Hylocichla mustelina Taxon Birds COSEWIC status Threatened Canadian range Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Reason for designation Current Canadian breeding range of the Wood Thrush. The In Canada, this forest-nesting species has species is considered an occasional visitor to Manitoba . shown significant long- and short-term declines in Source: November 2012 COSEWIC Status Report. population abundance. The species is threatened by habitat loss on its wintering grounds and habitat Habitat fragmentation and degradation on its breeding grounds. It also suffers from high rates of nest In Canada, the Wood Thrush nests mainly in predation and cowbird parasitism associated with second-growth and mature deciduous and mixed habitat fragmentation on the breeding grounds. forests, with saplings and well-developed understory layers. This species prefers large forest mosaics, but Wildlife Species Description may also nest in small forest fragments. Wintering and Significance habitat is characterized primarily by undisturbed to moderately disturbed wet primary lowland forests. The Wood Thrush is a medium-sized Neotropical migrant, slightly smaller than the American Robin. Biology Sexes are similar; adults are generally rusty-brown on the upperparts with white underparts and large The Wood Thnush is typically socially monogamous, blackish spots on the breast and flanks. Juveniles are but does engage in extra-pair matings. In Canada, similar to adults, but have tawny streaks and spots on most breeding adults arrive on the breeding the back, neck, and wing coverts. Overall, the plumage grounds from mid-late May. Nests are located in is quite distinctive and the Wood Thrush is not likely living saplings, trees or shrubs, usually in Sugar 54 The text information for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries. Maple or American Beech. Clutches contain an Threats and Limiting Factors average of 4 eggs and double brooding is frequent. Incubation lasts 10-12 days; young are tended by Several threats are currently known to affect both parents and fledge after 12-15 days. Fledglings the Wood Thrush. On the breeding grounds the remain on their natal home range for 24-33 days main threats include habitat degradation and before departing to the wintering range between fragmentation due to development and over mid-August and mid-September. Age of first browsing by White-tailed Deer. High rates of nest reproduction for the Wood Thrush is one year. predation and Brown-headed Cowbird nest parasitism associated with habitat fragmentation also threaten Population Sizes and Trends the Wood Thrush. On the wintering grounds the main threats are habitat loss and degradation. The Canadian population of Wood Thrush is estimated at between 260,000 and Protection, Status, and Ranks 665,000 mature individuals. In Canada, the Wood Thrush and its nests Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) results show a and eggs are protected under the Migratory Birds significant annual rate of decline of 4.29% between Convention Act. In Quebec, it is also protected 1970 and 2011 , which amounts to a population under the Loi sur la conservation et la mise en loss of 83 % over the last 41 years. Over the valeur de la faune. General Status ranks for Wood most recent 10-year period (2001 to 2011) and Thrush consider the species secure in Canada, approximately three generations, BBS data show a Ontario and Quebec, may be at risk in New significant decline of 4.69% per year amounting to Brunswick, and undetermined in Nova Scotia.• a loss of 38% of the population over this period. 55 Consultation on Amending Ihe List of Species under Ihe Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species, December 2013 (~IN_D_E_X_ES_' ______~) Species by Common Name American Badger taxus subspecies (Taxidea taxus taxus) ...... " .... " ...... 14 Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) ...... " ...... "" ...... " ...... " ..... " ..... " ...... 16 Crooked-stem Aster (Symphyotrichum prenanthoides) ...... " .... " ...... """ ...... "." .. " .. ,,,,,,,, 18 Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) ...... " ...... " ...... "" ...... , ...... " ...... 20 Eastern Wood-pewee (Contopus virens) ...... ", .... " ...... " " ...... , ...... , .. " ..... " ...... 23 Fernald's Braya (Braya fernaldi/} ...... "",, ...... " ...... , ... " ..... " ...... " ..... " ..... " ...... 25 Georgia Basin Bog Spider (Gnaphosa snohomish) ...... " ... .. " " "."",, ...... ,, ...... 27 Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle (Cicindela formosa gibsom) ...... " ..... " ... " ... " ..... """" .. " ...... " ...... ,, ...... 29 Greenish-white Grasshopper (Hypochlora alba) " ...... " .. ""." ..... " ...... " .... " ...... " .. " ...... 31 Haida Gwaii Slug (Staala gwai/) ...... "" ...... " ..... " ...... "" ... "" ...... " ..... "." ...... " ..... " ... 33 Hairy Braya (Braya pilosa) ...... •...... , ...... 35 Island Tiger Moth (Grammia complicata)." ...... " ...... "" ... "." ...... " ...... "" .... """ ...... "".37 Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) Carolinian population ... . " ...... " ... " .. " ...... " ...... " ...... 39 Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) Boreal population ...... "" ...... """ ...... " ...... "" .... " ...... ,,.41 Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) Great Lakes Plains population ...... """." ...... " ..... ,, ...... 41 Plymouth Gentian (Sabatia kennedyana) ...... """" ...... " " ...... " ...... " .. 43 Riverine Clubtail (Stylurus amnicola) Great Lakes Plains population ...... """" .. ""." ..... " .. " .... " ..... ",, ...... 46 Silky Beach Pea (Lathyrus littoralis) ...... " ...... ""."" ...... " ...... " ..... " ...... " ...... 48 Spiked Saxifrage (Micranthes spicata) ...... " ...... " ...... " ...... " ...... " ..... " .... " ...... ".50 Western Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) Prairie / Boreal population ...... " ...... " .... " ...... 52 Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) ...... " ...... " .... " ...... " .... " ...... 54 56 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Species by Scientific Name Ambystoma mavortium ...... 52 Braya fernaldii ...... 25 Braya pilosa ...... 35 Cicinde/a formosa gibsoni ...... 29 Contopus virens ...... 23 Erynnis martialis ...... 41 Gnaphosa snohomish ...... 27 Grammia complicata ...... 37 Hylocichla mustelina ...... 54 Hypochlora alba ...... 31 Lathyrus littoralis...... : ...... 48 Micranthes spicata ...... 50 Riparia riparia ...... ~ ...... 16 Sabatia kennedyana ...... 43 Sistrurus catenatus ...... 39 Staala gwaii ...... 33 Sternotherus odoratus ...... 20 Stylurus amnico/a ...... 46 Symphyotrichum prenanthoides...... 18 Taxidea taxus taxus ...... 14 57 Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Species by Province and Territory of Occurrence Alberta Ontario American Badger taxus subspecies ..... ~ ...... 14 American Badger taxus subspecies ...... 14 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle ...... 29 Crooked-stem Aster ...... 18 Greenish-white Grasshopper ...... 31 Eastern Musk Turtle ...... 20 Western Tiger Salamander Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 (Prairie / Boreal population) ...... 52 Massasauga (Carolinian population) ...... 39 Mottled Duskywing British Columbia (Great Lakes Plains population) ...... 41 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Riverine Clubtail (Great Lakes Plains population) ..... 46 Georgia Basin Bog Spider ...... 27 Wood Thrush ...... 54 Haida Gwaii Slug ...... 33 Island Tiger Moth ...... 37 Prince Edward Island Silky Beach Pea ...... 48 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 Manitoba American Badger taxus subspecies .. ~ ...... 14 Quebec Bank Swallow ...... 16 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 Eastern Musk Turtle ...... 20 Greenish-white Grasshopper ...... 31 Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 Mottled Duskywing (Boreal population) ...... 41 Mottled Duskywing Western Tiger Salamander (Great Lakes Plains population) ...... 41 (Prairie / Boreal population) ...... 52 Wood Thrush ...... 54 New Brunswick Saskatchewan Bank Swallow ...... 16 American Badger taxus subspecies ...... 14 Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Wood Thrush ...... 54 Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 Gibson's Big Sand Tiger Beetle ...... · ...... 29 Newfoundland and Labrador Greenish-white Grasshopper ...... 31 Fernald's Braya ...... 25 Western Tiger Salamander Ban k Swallow ...... 16 (Prairie / Boreal population) ...... 52 Northwest Territories Yukon Bank Swallow ...... 16 Bank Swallow ...... 16 Hairy Braya ...... 35 Spiked Saxifrage ...... 50 Nova Scotia Bank Swallow ...... 16 Eastern Wood-pewee ...... 23 Plymouth Gentian ...... 43 Wood Thrush ...... 54 Nunavut none 58 Consu ltation on Amending the List of Species under the Species of Risk Acf:Terrestrial Species. December 2013 ( GLOSSARY ) Aquatic species: A wildlife species that is a fish as defined in section 2 of the Fisheries Act or a marine plant as defined in section 47 of the Act. The term includes marine mammals. Canada Gazette: The Canada Gazette is one of the vehicles that Canadians can use to access laws and regulations. It has been the "official newspaper" of the Government of Canada since 1841. Government departments and agencies as well as the private sector are required by law to publish certain information in the Canada Gazette. Notices and proposed regulations are published in the Canada Gazette. Part I, and official regulations are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. For more information, please visit canadagazette.gc.ca. Canadian Endangered Species Conservation Council: The Council is made up of federal, provincial and territorial ministers with responsibilities for wildlife species. The Council's mandate is to provide national leadership and coordination for the protection of species at risk. COSEWIC: The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The Committee comprises experts on wildlife species at risk. Their backgrounds are in the fields of biology, ecology, genetics, Aboriginal traditional knowledge and other relevant fields. These experts come from various communities, including, among others, government and academia. COSEWIC assessment: COSEWIC's assessment or re-assessment of the status of a wildlife species, based on a status report on the species that COSEWIC either has had prepared or has received with an application. Federal land: Any land owned by the federal government, the internal waters and territorial sea of Canada, and reserves and other land set apart for the use and benefit of a band under the Indian Act. Governor in Council: The Governor General of Canada acting on the advice of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, the formal executive body which gives legal effect to those decisions of Cabinet that are to have the force of law. Individual: An individual of a wildlife species, whether living or dead, at any developmental stage, and includes larvae, embryos, eggs, sperm, seeds, pollen, spores and asexual propagules. Order: Order in Council. An order issued by the Governor in Council, either on the basis of authority delegated by legislation or by virtue of the prerogative powers of the Crown. Response statement: A document in which the Minister of the Environment indicates how he or she intends to respond to the COSEWIC assessment of a wildlife species. A response statement is posted on the Species at Risk Public Registry within 90 days of receipt of the assessment by the Minister, and provides timelines for action to the extent possible. RIAS: Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement. A description of a regulatory proposal that provides an analysis of the expected impact of each regulatory initiative and accompanies an Order in Council. Species at Risk Public Registry: Developed as an online service, the Species at Risk Public Registry has been accessible to the public since proclamation of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The website gives users easy access to documents and information related to SARA at any time and location with Internet access. It can be found at www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca. Schedule 1: A schedule of SARA; also known as the List of Wildlife Species at Risk, the list of the species protected under SARA. 59 Consultation on Amending the Ust of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species. December 2013 Up-listing: A revision of the status of a species on Schedule 1 to a status of higher risk. A revision of the status of a Schedule 1 species to a lower risk status would be down-listing. Wildlife Management Board: Established under the land claims agreements in northern Quebec, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Nunavut, Wildlife Management Boards are the "main instruments of wildlife management" within their settlement areas. In this role, Wildlife Management Boards not only establish, modify and remove levels of total allowable harvest of a variety of wildlife species, but also participate in research activities, including annual harvest studies, and approve the designation of species at risk in their settlement areas. Wildlife species: A species, subspecies, variety, or geographically or genetically distinct population of animal, plant or other organism, other than a bacterium or virus. To be eligible for inclusion under SARA, a wildlife species must be wild by nature and native to Canada. Non-native species that have been here for 50 years or more can be considered eligible if they came without human intervention. 60 Mayor _Council From: Kavita Gill on behalf of Community Planning and Development Sent: Monday, February 03,20149:16 AM .o! To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: Consultation on SARA Listing Process for Terrestrial Species 2013 and 2014 Attachments: Batch11_SpeciesAtRiskAcCEN.PDF; Batch11_SpeciesAtRiskAcCFR.PDF; B11 _STKHLDR_COVER_LETTERJan2014.pdf Importance: High ------From: SAR [PYR] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 3:11 PM ' Subject: Consultation on SARA Listing Process for Terrestrial Species 2013 and 2014 Importance: High Dear Mayor, Council, and Local Government Officials: Please accept this letter with respect to the terrestrial Species at Risk listing process in BC under the Species at Risk Act. Best regards, Blair Hammond per Barry Smith Regional Director Canadian Wildlife Service Pacific and Yukon Region 1,,- __ 5421 Robertson Rd Delta, British Columbia V4K 3N2, Canada Telephone: 604-350-1900 Fax: 604-946-7022 This message is provided in confidence and should not be forwarded to any external third party without authorization. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return email and delete this message along with any attachments. 1 852 03'300-2!{)AfiD Ottawa Constituency 607 Conrederat ion Building Suite 202, 5000 Bridge Street House or Commons Delta, British Columbia V4K 2K4 Ottawa Ontario K I A OA6 Tel: 604-940-8040 Fax: 604-940-8041 Tel: 613-992-2957 Fax: 6 13-992-3589 www.kerrylynnefind laymp.ca HOUSE OF COM MONS C HAMBR E DES COMMUNES CANADA The Han. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, PC, QC Member of Parli ament Delta- Richmond East File II D 14-002 03 /02/2014 Mayor Lois .J ackson TY PE: Q~JM AjW/A Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent DEPT: f' {2. r§ De lt a, J3 C V4K 3102 AT #: l&oq () CAl comments: /2e.y IIJtJ.h ~~ . ( Dcar Mayor Jackson: H~~ Hb~+ J't I want ),o uto know that our governm ent itas committed $1 0 million in fu ndi ng 1'0 1' a l'o ur- yea r initiati ve th at supports th e I-Iea rt and St roke Fo un da ti on (i-ISF) in address ing sudden cardiac arrest and its adve rse conseq uences th rough the in sta ll at ion of aut omated external defibrill ators (A ED), and the traini ng to li se th em, sta rtin g in recreational arenas and poss ibly inc luding other recreational fac ilities 0 11 a prior ity ba sis. Prime Min ister Harper annou nced the la un ch of this program in February 201 3 and on January 22 . 201 4 th e Mini ster of Hea lth announ ced the insta ll at ion of on e of the ii rst of many AEDs now being installed in recrea ti ona l arenas across th e country. I encourage yo u to request defibri llators for faciliti es in the mu ni cipa lit y and lor your convenience, I have enc losed a copy of the app li cati on for m. Further inl'ormalion about this program may be found at th e fo ll owin g wcbsit e: 11 tlpS:/ Iresusc it a t ion. hea nands 1ro ke .c al As we ll, 1 have enc losed a cop)' of Frequent ly Asked Quest ions on thi s program. Add itiona l questio ns about the I-Iea rt & St roke Founda ti on's AED programs can be scn l lO: pad@ hsf. ca Install at ion of AEDs co uld save the lives of Delt a reside nts using th ese fac ilities . Thi s is an exce llent opportunity to rece ive fundi ng ass istance for th ei r in sta ll ati on in our municipa l build ings. You rs sincerely. Staff are applying for additional automated external defibrillators (AED)s for the curling lounges and the North Delta Recreation Centre Expansion. Staff will also apply for AEDs to replace any existing ~''fu IJ.--d~ AED greater than five years of age. Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay. P. e., Q. e. Me mbe r of Parliament, Delta - Ri chmond East MAYOR'S OFFICE KLDF/kss FEB 05 2014 Ke rry-Lynne. Fi nd lay@parl .gc.ca RECEIVED AED Program Overview I National Resuscitation Portal Page 1 of1 AED Program Overview Every year, about 40,000 Canadians experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) - that's one inc minutes. SCA can strike without warning. affecting people of all ages and all degrees of fitness. When tr events, speed is of the essence. If delivered in the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest, for exal defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can raise survival rates up to 75%. But « minute, the probability of survival decreases by 7% to 10%. Training Canadians in CPR and m. easily accessible can potentially save thousands of lives. These facts inspired the HSFC's National AED program. The goal of the National AED program is to improve the survival rate of people who've experiel cardiac arrests in Canada. The program provides funding to place greater numbers of automat defibrillators (AEDs) in public places and to help HSFC instructors train Canadians to use therr With so many lives at stake, HSFC is working diligently to ensure widespread access to AEDs across the country. https:llresuscitation.heartandstroke.ca/programs/aed/overview 2/6/2014 Print Fo rm F ONDATION :; HEART& DES MALADIES Public Health Agence de sante Agency of canada publique du Canada ", STROKE DU CCEUR .+. ~ FOUNDATION ET DE L:AVC Please provide the following details for you r arena/recreational facility: Type of Organization: ______ Organization or Facility name ______ Maili ng address ______ Cityrrown, ______Province, ______ Postal code ______Municipality or Regional Health Authority, ______ Organization contact person ______ Organization contact's (daytime) phone # ______ Organization contacts' e-mail address ______ Please complete the following questions: 1. Does yo ur recreational facility include an arena with a skating rin k? 0 - Yes, includes arena D- No, does not include an arena. If NO, Please go to Q. 7 2. If yes, is the rin k located indoors or outdoors? 0- indoor D - outdoor 3. If your rink is located outdoors, is there an indoor location to house an AED and cabinet? D- Yes, D- No , 4. If YES to 0.3, is thi s location heated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the wi nter months and cooled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the summer months and is it accessible to th e public 24 hours a day? 0- Yes, D- No, 5. If NO to 0.3, is there a plan to build an indoor location to house an AED and cabinet that will be heated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the winter months and cooled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the summer months and that is accessible to the public 24 hours a day? 0- Yes, 0- No , 6. How many ice surfaces does your fa cility co ntai n? D-One D-Two D- Three 0-- Four D- Fi ve or more (SPECIFY) ______ The Heart and Stroke Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal Inform ation. The information being gathered on thi s form will only be use by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. 7. On average, what is the approximate number of people that utilize your facility on a daily basis. D - Less than 100 D- 100 to 500 D- 500 to 1,000 D- Over 1,000 8. Approximately what percentage of daily facility users are over the age of 35 years old? D- 0% to 250/0 D - 250/0 to 50% D - 500/0 to 75% D- 750/0 to 1000/0 9. Does your facility currently have an AED on-site? 0- Yes, AED on-site D - No, no AED on-site 10. How long ago was the AED at your facility installed? DUnder 1 year 01-4 years ago 05-10 years ago DOver 10 years ago 11.ls the AED at your facility registered with the local EMS (Emergency Medical Services)? D-Yes D-No 12. Who provides maintenance and/or servicing on your AED? D- Your local EMS service Li- AED manufacturer or distributor Li- Other D- Nobody 13. How far away is the AED from the farthest ice surface or recreational space? D- 0-5 metres away [j- 6-10 metres away n- 11-25 metres away DOver 25 metres away 14. Has relevant staff been trained on the usage of the AED? 0- Most relevant staff r:r Some relevant staff D- Minimal relevant staff D- No staff 15.P~~dTwe~AED: ______~ 16. Preferred Distributor: ------ The Heart and Stroke Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal Infonnation. The infonnation being gathered on this fonn will only be use by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Printed Name ______Title ______•• f Signature ______ APPLICATION PROCESS: Send application form via email: [email protected] Print completed form and fax to: (780) 454-1593 Print completed form and mail to: National AED Program 10985-124 St NW Edmonton AS T5M OH9 The Heart and Stroke Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal Information. The information being gathered on this form will only be use by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. ! HEART & N STROKE National AED Program FOUNDATION Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What is the National AED Program? The National AED Program is a comprehensive program that includes having an automated external defibrillator (AED) fu ll y acce ssi ble to the general public and users of a facility. The Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) recom mends that everyone has trai ning on the core skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use. 2. What will we get from the Heart and Stroke Foundation to begin our AED program? Through the nationa lly-funded AED program, you will receive at no cost: One AED and carrying case Two sets of adult electrode pads One set of pediatric (infant/child) electrode pad s One safety kit (mask, gloves, scissors, razor) • One installed battery • One wall mounted display cabinet with signage Free CPR/AED training for up to 10 individuals per device (e.g. frequent facility users, employees) Ten Family & Friends CPR Anytime Kit, 10 Heart and Stroke Foundation Heartsaver AED manuals to assist in future CPR/AED information sessions 10 - E-Learning Heartsave r keys AED Toolkit manual 3. Who is eligible to apply for the federal AED funding? Tier 1 Arenas that do not currently have an AED Tier 2A Arenas that have an AED which is older than five years Tier 2B Arenas that have three+ ice su rfaces or AEDs greater than 25m from ice surface Tier 2C Arenas that have an AED currently, but staff requires training or re training Tier 3 Recreation facilities that do not have an AED 4. Where can we get an application for the National AED Program? Applications can be submitted online at resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca . You may request an application via email at [email protected] or by contacting Mike Hoffman at (780) 733-3685. 5. When can applications be submitted for the National AED Program? Applications for the Federally-funded initiative of the National AED Program will be available November 1, 2013 Tier 1 from November 1- March 1, 2014 Tier 2 from November 1- March 1, 2015 Tier 3 from April 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016 All other application requests will be reviewed and placed on to our wait list pending funding from other donors. 6. Where do we send our applications? Applications can be sent via: Email: [email protected] Fax: (780)454-1593 - ATTN: National AED Program Mail: National AED Program 10985-124 St. NW Edmonton AB T5M OH9 Applications received will be evaluated and a response will be provided to the applicant. 7. What would our organization be responsible for? Successful applicants will be responsible for: • registering the AED with the local EMS system or provincial registry within your province • maintaining and general upkeep of the AED which includes: o provincial or manufacturer recommended checks of the unit o changing AED pads and batteries according to the expiration dates o updating units through the distributor according to HSF guidelines o maintaining current information with the Heart and Stroke Foundation • reporting AED use to HSF immediately after occurrence 8. What costs can we expect to incur to maintain the AED? The key costs to maintain an AED are: • AED pad replacement o This is done every two-five years. Both adult pads will need replacement. The cost ranges from $75/set to $150/set (depending upon the model purchased). Used AED pads will also need to be replaced • AED battery replacement o The AED battery will need to be replaced every two to four years or 200 shocks. The cost for a new battery ranges from $90 to $180 (depending upon the unit purchased) 9. Why is an AED program important? Having an AED accessible for all users of your facility can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a cardiac arrest. CPR alone offers a victim a 5% chance of survival, while an AED used in conjunction with CPR in the first three minutes of an arrest can mean a survival rate of 75% or greater. Having an AED program shows your staff and facility users that you are doing all you can to protect them. 10. Will we need special permission to have an AED in our facility? Plea se view the Emergency Medical Act / Good Samaritan law for your province/territory: British Columbia Ontario Prince Ed ward Island* Nunavut Alberta Quebec Newfoundland Saskatchewan Nova Scotia Yukon Manitoba New Brunswick* Northwest Territories * For further information please contact [email protected] 11. When will we know if we have been chosen to receive a funded AED? The recipients will be notified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation as soon as the application has been received and then when approved. The selected distributor will then contact the approved facility to arrange delivery of the AEDs and training. All AEDs will be installed by mandated regulation deadline of March 1, 2014 for Tier 1 & 2. 12. We do not meet the criteria listed for the National AED Program. Where can we get an AED? Click here for a list of approved AED manufacturers. The Heart and Stroke Foundation does not recommend or endorse specific products of any single AED manufacturer or distributor. HSF encourages you to contact each company to describe your needs, obtain product information and find out how the company can help you establish your AED program. 13. We did not meet the criteria listed for the National AED Program for this round. Do we need to reapply? 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Exceptions 2 Section 1 does not apply if the person rendering the medical services or aid (a) is employed expressly for that purpose, or (b) does so with a view to gain. Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act 3 The Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act does not affect anything in this Act. Copyright (c) Queen's Printer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada http://www.bclaws.calEPLibrarieslbclaws_new/documentIID/freeside/OO _96172_ 01 03/02/2014 853 2~!"'da I\.- FILE # LlIlJ(t\ Enhancing Green Spaces Communities Mise en valeur des espaces in B-loom in Communities PfOI)Io.P'''-''tU'\Cli'r.a. verts au sein des collectivites G""""9T~ An Invitation to participate in a program that will showcase, involve and benefit your community Since 1995, com munities have recogni zed numerous benefits fro m pa rtici pating in the progra m: Economic benefits o Bes t prac ti ces and information exc hange o Va lu able inform ation and fe edback from the judges • Ma rketing and promotional opportunities o Po sitive benefits for the to urism, hospitality and retail industries Social benefits o Increased civic pride and co mmunity invo lve ment o Mobilization of citizens, groups, bu sin esses and mun ic ipa lity working togeth er o Pa rticipation from all ages and wa lks of life lea rning more abou t their com munity o Inform ation exchanges with provincia l, national and in tern ational communities o Improved quality of life Environmental stewardship through the enhancement of green spaces TY PE: B~j J~ ~e,JL 0 Mitiga tion of heat is lands DEPT.' P~ t-C 0 Reducing so li erosion o Improving air quality AT #. (a () S0~ _ o Responsible use of water Comments: iZbJ \J~ t:{.,. J Please find enclosed registration information for the participat ion of your communityfv( ~ of r.e.1 ') ~'f Communities in Bloo m is made po ss ible by th e su ppo rt of spo nsors and pa rtners British Columbia Sponsors and Partners Provincial Capital Commi ss ion- Teck Reso urces Limited - Urba n Systems Ltd - Des tination British Co lumbia BC Land scape & Nu rse ry Association - BC Rec rea tio n & Park s Asso ciation Langley Sandman Hotel & Denny's Re staurant National Sponsors Sco ttso Home Hard ware· CN Na tional Capita l Com mission Staff will review program Bea uti-Tone oBa l1 Horticultu ra l Company oNa tura initiatives and provide an M iracle-G ro oSco ttsEcoSe nse oRo undUpo Tu rf Builder update to Council. Munici pal World o Nutrients for Li feoTeck Canad ian Nursery Landscape Association· VIA Rail Canada 112. Terry Fox E-Mai l/Courriel : hloOOl@cib-ccfcom T 514694-8871 @[Willcr.comJcibcc f Kirkland (Quebec) Web Site : www.communi(icsinbloollu.:a F 514694-3725 www.faccbook.com/com lnunilie si nbloom H9H 4M3 Site Internet : \vw\V . co llc C li vi[csc nn cllr~.(;a Are you considering CiB for your community? EXPLANATION OF REGISTRATION CATEGORIES COST 1. NOVICE PROGRAM - First Year Audit Fee dependant upon Our Judge's visit is an opportunity to review all CiS program elements w ith your loca l population size - see 2014 committee. No tour or CPB book to orga nize, but be prepared to host the judges (2- Registration Form nights max) and have 3 - 10 people rea dy to workshop and review at least 3 of your best criteria; Le. Fl oral, & Tid iness. l andscape (see BC CiB website for Judges will supply a PowerPoint and show a Community Profile Binder sample, with a form and additional fo llow-up sum mary report of comments and suggestions. information) 2. PROVINCIAL EDITION - Evaluated Fee dependant upon Participants are a\.'/arded a Bloom Rating Certificate and receive a written report at population size - see 2014 the Provincial Awards & Conference in the fall. Registration Form THIS IS THE ONLY CATEGORY ELIGIBLE TO WIN A CRITERIA AWARD. Pre requisite to National and International levels of Competition. 3. MENTOR PROG RAM - Evaluated Fee dependant upon population size - see 2014 Experienced CiB community mentors a new participant* to t he program. Registration Form Se parate form and fee for each. M ENTOR RECEIVES SPEC IAL RECOG NITI ON TH ROUG HOUT THE YEAR. *or one that has been out of CiB for at least two yea rs. 4. S-BLOOM WINNER'S CIRCLE (non-evaluated) X Fee dependant upon populat ion size - see 2014 For communities that have received 5-blooms and want to continue CiB initiatives but Registration Form would like to have a year off from competition. 5. FRIENDS (non-evaluated) X Fee dependant upon populat ion size - see 2014 Fo r communities that have participated the year before and want to continue CiB Registration Form initiatives but would like to have a year to regroup and reengage t heir committee. 6. COMMUNITY SHOWCASE (non-evaluat ed) Fee per Project Submission - se e 2014 Showcase Showcases a specific project or geographical segment within a communi ty. Open to Registration Form everyone, submissions also accepted from other levels of (iB in Be. Entries will be featured in our BC CiB newsletter and/or on website. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE RECOGNITION in press releases, at our fall awards, BC CiB website and will be part of the emerging Garden Tourism Initiative! 7. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Individual, Community or Corporate As per the 2014 Membership Form - Newsletters (10+ issues/year) -Invitation to AGM (voting privileges for individual membersh ip only) (see BC CiB website for - Invitation to fall Awards and Conference form and additional - Entry point for judging (upon approved application) information) 2014 PROVINCIAL EDITION EARLY REGISTRATION CONTEST: Before February 28, 2014 FOR SMALL COMMUN ITIES (less than 5000 population) BRITISH COLUMBIA Enter to Win $250 off your Registration Fee (some conditions apply) COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Total of 4 Chances to Win! Provided by: Home Hardware & National CiS FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2014 MUNIC1PAUTY (PlEASE PRINT) TOTAl POPULATION MAYOR NAME OF MUNI CIPAL CONTACT I POSmON / TiTlE ADDRESS CITY I POSTAL CODE ( I PHONE AND FAX MUNICIPAL CONTACT EMAIL NAME OF COMMUNnY CONTACT OR LOCAL CIB CHAIR WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR COMMUNITY ( ) PHONE COMMUN ITY CONTACT/CHAIR E-MAIL PARTICIPATION CATEGORIES REGISTRATION FE(BASED ON POPULATION SIZE: o NOVICE Audit program to introduce CiS, workshop presentation by a pair of Judges Eligible for Early Reg Contest: o 5001 to 10,000 , $750 II-EL-I-G-IB-L-E-F-O-R-S-P'::EC-I-A-L-C-R-I-TE-R-I-A-A-W-A-R-D-S-'-'------'------'----~ 0 up to 1000 - $475 o 10,001 to 20,000 - $875 o PROVINCIAL EDITION (Evaluated with Bloom Rating Award) or 0 1001 to 2000 - $575 o 20,001 to 50,000 - $975 o MENTOR with 0 NEW COMMUNITY-,------,--_----,----:------: 0 2001 to 5000 - $625 o 50,001 to 100,000-$1150 (Both Evaluated with Bloom Rating Awa rd, supply form and fee for each please) Enlry must include why their 0100,000+ - $1450 ::::;-::-;-::-;;:-:::::-:::-::---:---:---:-:-:-::::-:-::::-::-=-=-==::-::-:::---:-:----:-,---:---:-:-:-;:;-::::::-::::::--1 comm un ity deserves the 1:NON-EVALUATED: (Ih Registration Fee) 0 WINNERS CIRC LE (Holds rating l -yr ) or 0 FRIENDS prize. (250 words max) (Plus 5% G5T) PA RTI CI PA NTS Involve their community: COMMUNITY RECEIVES: ';:-' Create a local action committee: made up of citizens, Getting Started Pa ckage of Information; business, service clubs & a municipal representative Help from regional representatives if required; (Councillor. Public Works, Administrator, Parks/Recreation) to help the group; Evaluation by a pair of trained BC CiS judges; Bloom Rating Certificate (2 to 5 blooms): Start with a simple budget to cover registration fee and to create community wide CiS awareness projects: parades, tidy 16+ page Eva luation Report with Comments & Suggestions up days; presented at the Provincial Awa rds Ceremony in the fall; Develop proposals for sponsors/ grants to fund larger projects Information about National Competition in future years. or plan fund raising projects such as themed eve nt with BENEFITS INCLUDE: - , , ,'. _ -- -- auction, yard clean-up for fee. planV produce/bake sales; Prepares for Judges EvaluatIon to take place in mid to late July; Ignites Community Energy Creates a CommunIty Profile Book (i nfo provided) outlining the Encourages Tidiness & Beautification in all Areas community's achievements in the specific evaluation criteria; Networks Various OrganizatIons with a Common Goal Provides for judges during evaluation time (typica lly 3 rd week in Promotes Excellence In Environmental Initiatives July): meals & accommodation, maximum 2 nights, separate Catalyst to Inventory Community's Assets rooms, same location (billeting is acceptable); Friendly Competition provides Focus & Deadline for Projects SendS a De legate to the SC CiS Provincial Awards & Conference, Hosted by City ofTrail, Sept 12-14, 2014 Cost Effective Measurement of Success Paya ble to: BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Suite 102, 5783 - 176A Street, Surrey. BC V3S 6S6 Tel: (604) 576-6506 or Fax: (604) 574-7773 AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Population Fee + 5% GST = $ GST # 844603670 RTOOO l PLEASE INVOICE US AT: o Above Address or: MORE INFORMATION o Individual Membership o Community Sponsorship o Community Showcase Proj ects CANCELLATION POLICY Until March 31 a S50.00 fee may be charged. As of April 15: Registration fees are non-refundable. After May 1. 2014 additional charges may occur.