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MEDIA ADVISORY
April 21 , 2008
Youth conduct “Bug Count” in
Still Creek on Earth Day
The success of the latest Still Creek restoration project will be celebrated
on Earth Day*. During the event, local school children will learn about
the ecology of the Creek and participate in environmental stewardship
initiatives - including a “Bug Count” (a Benthic invertebrate
survey) which surveys the type and number of bugs found in and around
a waterway to determine if the stream can support fish life.
Photo opportunity:
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Still Creek
3400 Cornett @ Skeena (near Vancouver Film Studio main gates)
12:00pm to 1:00 pm
Invitees to the event include Vancouver Mayor and Councillors, and members
of the Still Creek Stewardship Society and Evergreen.
This project is part of the City’s Still Creek Enhancement Plan
(vancouver.ca/stillcreek), which aims to restore Still Creek to a more
naturalized state over the next 50 years. The restoration along the 3400
block of Cornett Road was carried out by the City of Vancouver in collaboration
with Metro Vancouver, neighbouring property owners such as Vancouver
Film Studios, and the Still Creek Stewardship Society.
Directions: Via Grandview Highway - Turn north onto Skeena Street (one
block west of Boundary Road); drive north to the intersection of Skeena
and Cornett. Please note there is no direct access to Cornett Road from
Boundary.
*Since 1970, April 22 has been commemorated annually as Earth Day.
For more information:
Corporate Communications
604.871.6336
FACTSHEET
Progress on Still Creek Restoration
Still Creek is one of the last remaining creeks in urban Vancouver. In
1988, the City adopted a policy to enhance the creek and pursue daylighting
of sections of the Creek which had been covered during preceding decades.
What has happened since 1988…
1994: City Council approves Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program
in Still Creek area to eliminate sewage discharges to the Creek resulting
from sanitary and storm sewer cross-overs.
2000: City establishes the Still Creek/Greenway Enhancement Fund with
contributions from the Vancouver Film Studios for the lease of Cornett
Road.
2001: City Planning retains consultant (Lees + Associates Consulting)
to undertake Still Creek Rehabilitation and Enhancement Study.
2002: City Council adopts Grandview Boundary Industrial Area Policies,
including the Still Creek Enhancement Action Plan.
2005:The first enhancement project is carried out at 3003 Grandview Highway
in collaboration with the property owner (Grantham Holdings), Metro Vancouver
(formerly GVRD), and the Still Creek Stewardship Society; [project designed
by Kerr Wood Leidal Consulting Engineers; construction by FWR Ecoresource;
75 meters of creek enhanced at a project cost of $185,000 ($20,000 from
GVRD, $20,000 from environmental grants and $145,000 from Still Creek
Enhancement Fund (Vancouver Film Studio lease)].
2006: City Council endorses the Still Creek Integrated Storm Water Management
Plan (ISMP) which identifies private and public actions to improve storm
water management, recreational opportunities and creek health.
2007: The second enhancement project is carried out at 3400 Cornett in
collaboration with property owners (B.C. Tropical Shells and Vancouver
Film Studios) and Metro Vancouver; [project designed by Jacques Whitford
AXYS; construction by Mission Contractors; 155 meters of creek enhanced
at a project cost $450,000 ($170,000 from Metro Vancouver and $280,000
from Still Creek Enhancement Fund)]
Next Steps
Creek Daylighting – as part of the new development at 2820 Bentall
Street (Canadian Tire site) the City required the daylighting of the
Creek. It is anticipated the Creek work will be completed in the summer
of 2008.
Creek Enhancement - the City and Metro Vancouver are evaluating options
for the next enhancement project at Nootka and Grandview, with a view
to carry out the work in the summer of 2009.
Creek Stewardship – the City will work together with the Still
Creek Stewardship Society, neighbouring property owners, and other stakeholders
to raise awareness about the Creek and to do our part to contribute to
a healthier global environment.
vancouver.ca/stillcreek
For more information:
Corporate
Communications
604.871.6336
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