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#84537
YVR is proposing a foreshore runway that would extend over the Iona South Jetty. The environmental impact on birds, wildlife and the ecology would be devastating.

You can read more about it here:

http://www.yvr2037.ca/airside-airspace

Public consultation closes tomorrow Feb 20th. If you disagree with this proposal, you can submit an online feedback survey form at the link below.

http://www.yvr2037.ca/survey/survey_too ... e-3-survey

Melissa
#84548
Thanks for the information Mel, I am very concerned about this.

I filled out the survey and said how concerned I was because this would destroy bird habitats. Hopefully lots of people are doing the same. Do you know if important birders such as Richard Cannings are protesting this? Is the BCFO doing anything about this?

Cheers, Adam
#84554
Adam, it's nice to see your concern for the birds, animals and habitat. I love to see how all the young birders are passionate about conservation and environmental threats.

Although I can't speak for him, I am sure Dick Cannings would not want this. However, he is a Member of Parliament for the South-Okanagan-West Kootenay area, so would not be involved in this issue. The best person to write to would be the Federal Minister of Transport who the finalized proposal will be sent to. His contact info is here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/government/min ... rneau.html

Or if you like you can write the MP for your own area where you live. You can find their contact info here:

http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Comp ... x?Menu=HOC

I have not heard about BCFO doing anything about this (as I am not sure what they can really do except bring awareness) but I know Nature Vancouver has spoken to the media publicly about the issue. I know environmentalists and scientists such as David Suzuki are protesting this.

Let's hope for the best and that they listen to the people who protested the proposal in the survey.

Cheers,
Mel

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