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Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a grassroots conservation program that promotes understanding and education about shoreline litter issues. It does this by engaging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups. The program influences Canadians to act, becoming better environmental citizens. The movement started right here in Metro Vancouver, when the Vancouver Aquarium coordinated its… [Continue Reading]
The What Swims Beneath program has been hard at work in Port Moody. You may have seen volunteers and researchers sporting chest waders and fluorescent green vests pulling, and dragging a huge net out in the water. They are working to document the local fish population. Port Moody Arm, including Tidal Park and the adjacent… [Continue Reading]
The Coquitlam River Watershed is one of many watersheds found on the north shore of the Fraser River here in Metro Vancouver. This watershed was shaped by forces of glaciation approximately 10,000 to 14,000 years ago. The Lower Coquitlam Watershed, below the Coquitlam Lake Dam, includes at least 30 watercourses. The two largest tributaries of… [Continue Reading]
FIND THE 2011 RULES HERE Here in the V3H, and throughout Metro Vancouver, lawn sprinkling restrictions come into effect every year from June 1 – September 30. During the period of the watering restrictions, from June until September, the demand for water in Metro Vancouver almost doubles. But, in these summer months not much rain… [Continue Reading]
Last week saw the observance of Earth Day here in the Tricites. Port Coquitlam handed out compost bags while most of us were reminded to combine our shopping trips and reduce our carbon footprint. But one local guy combines the “reuse” part of the 3 R’s and creates incredibly cool forms of carbon-free transportation. Ryan… [Continue Reading]
We here at thev3h.com love the earth. Mostly because it’s where we happen to live, but also since green is the primary colour of our site, we feel a certain kinship with the only habitable planet that we know of. On Saturday, March 27th Earth Hour will take place. The deal is everyone turns off… [Continue Reading]
Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini announced a $50,000 grant from the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) on February 17. The EDF is used in support of environmental legislation, helping to ensure that polluters take responsibility for their actions. Port Moody’s grant will be used for the City’s “What Swims Beneath” project. The grant… [Continue Reading]
The Tri-Cities fall inside the Metro Vancouver region, which I think is one of the best places in the world to live. The natural beauty alone is unparalleled. And I am not alone in my views – Vancouver constantly ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world. But if we want our… [Continue Reading]
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