#firesmart
🔥 Big Safety News for Our Region
$1.18M FireSmart Grant Approved 💰
The Regional District just received major provincial funding for wildfire prevention! Plus updates on emergency water treatment advocacy and the Record Ridge mine assessment.
Three important communications that affect our community's safety and development.
FireSmart Grant Details
💰 $1,185,962.21 total funding from Province of BC
🏘️ Covers wildfire prevention and FireSmart community protection
📅 One-year project running until July 29, 2026
FireSmart Grant Details
🚒 Must coordinate with BC Wildfire Service officials
📊 Includes fuel management, community planning, and emergency preparedness
🏠 Special programs for seniors and vulnerable populations
💧 Emergency Water Security Initiative
Village of Lions Bay asks BC municipalities to support a UBCM resolution for provincial emergency water treatment plants.
The Ask: Province should acquire 1-3 portable plants (500K gal/day) for wildfire water contamination emergencies.
Why: Small communities can't afford treatment systems but face growing wildfire risks.
⚒️ Record Ridge Mine Assessment Decision
"The Record Ridge Mine will NOT be designated as a reviewable project under Section 11 of the Act"— Kelly Northcott, BC Environmental Assessment Office
📅 Stay Informed & Get Involved
These communications are part of Regional District Board agenda items for public information.
FireSmart Project: Must be completed by July 29, 2026 with extensive community safety improvements.
Next Steps: Attend Board meetings to learn more about how these decisions affect our region's safety and development.