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Boundary Bay Regional Park
Concession Construction at Centennial Beach
Construction of a new concession and washroom building continues in the area just north of the playground.
 
For your safety, please obey all signs, keep away from equipment and work crews and stay outside the fenced area.
 
The construction will result in restricted parking. Watch for signs indicating detours to parking and to trail access.
 
For more information, please call Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, West Area Office at 604-224-5739
Capilano River Regional Park
Palisades Trail work
Park staff will be working on the stair sections of Palisades Trail starting Monday, January 16 and continuing until the first week of February. The trail will remain open during this time.
Colony Farm Regional Park
Colony Farm Habitat Enhancement Project
Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp.), together with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, is undertaking a restoration and enhancement project within Colony Farm Regional Park. Construction will begin August 2 2011.
The project will restore tidal flow and enhance habitat for fish and wildlife in Wilson Farm, an area within Colony Farm Regional Park that was drained and diked for agriculture in the early 1900s. This work is being undertaken as part of Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project’s environmental commitments. 
The project is being developed to provide habitat for fish and wildlife and will provide for:
• Managed tidal flow
• Restored rearing habitat for fish, including young Chinook and coho salmon
• Improved habitat for wildlife, especially for birds
• Overall benefits for ecological diversity in this area
• Enhancement of old-field habitat
 
Construction includes replacement of culverts at equipment crossings; installation of tidal flap gates, sluice gates and a viewing structure; perimeter channel cleaning, widening and/or “complexing”; creation of new ponds, channels and swales; planting; and upgrading the pump station with fish-friendly features.  Work is being carried out in the least risk period for fish and wildlife (August to October).   
During construction, periodic trail closures may be required.  Please watch for equipment movement along dikes while work is underway and respect all trail closures.  Updates will be provided as work progresses and will be posted on park kiosks.  Park visitors are requested to obey posted detour and safety signs.
For more information about the Colony Farm Habitat Enhancement Project, please contact:
 
Port Mann Highway 1 Project Office
1-866-999-PMH1 (7641)
info@pmh1project.com
www.pmh1project.com     
 
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks - Central Area
604-520-6442
www.metrovancouver.org
Kanaka Creek Regional Park
Bell Irving Hatchery Parking Lot Closed January 26 to February 8, 2012
Due to District of Maple Ridge water main construction on 256th Street, the Bell-Irving Parking Lot will be closed from January 26 to February 8, 2012. Parking is available at Cliff Park, south of Dewdney Trunk Road on 251st Street. Please obey all signs and closures. Thanks for your cooperation. For more information, please contact the East Area Parks office at 604-530-4983.
Lower Seymour Conservation Area
Reuse and Recycle, Lumber to Go
PDF icon Pilot milling project in the LSCR
Metro Vancouver Supporting the NSMBA Trail Adoption Program (TAP)
Metro Vancouver is supporting the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) in their commitment to trail maintenance and restoration. Please expect some work to be underway on the following trails this season within the LSCR: Ned’s, Bottle Top, Circuit-8 and Corkscrew. Please note that this work will include the removal of structures in unsatisfactory condition. Your patience is appreciated while this work is being carried out. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the NSMBA or LSCR staff at LSCR@metrovancouver.org or 604.432.6200.
Bear Island Bridge Crossing:
The in-stream work and placement of the bridge spans has now been completed. This in-stream work included the armouring of abutments, construction of salmon enhancement spawning channels and new fish habitat structures. This included an intensive program of managing species at risk and the site’s fish population. Connecting trails to access on the east side of the Seymour River was not completed in 2011 due to the onset of heavy fall rains. These trail connections will be completed during an upcoming weather window with drier conditions. This webpage will be updated when further information is available in regard to bridge opening.
CBC Trail Closed for the Season
The CBC Trail (accessed from Mt Seymour Road) is now CLOSED for the season. Signs have been posted along Mt Seymour Road and at the trail head. Heavy rainfall and a building snow pack, have triggered the closing of this trail for the fall and winter season. Metro Vancouver and NSMBA ask for your cooperation in complying with this closure to prevent trail degradation and reduce maintenance costs. Help keep the trails in good shape and fun for all riders.
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
Drinking fountain
The drinking fountain at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is shut down for the winter season starting 15 Dec 2011.   The drinking fountain will be turned on again 1 Mar 2012, weather permitting.
Seasonal backcountry routes closure
Backcountry routes in Lynn Headwaters Park are now closed north of the north side of Dam Mtn. in the Grouse alpine area and north of Norvan Falls in Lynn Valley due to hazardous snow conditions.    These routes include the Coliseum Mtn., Lynn Lake, Hanes Valley, Crown Mtn., Goat Mtn., and Goat Ridge routes.
Trail Conditions
Feb 4
 
Sunset is at 5:00PM
 
There is compact snow and ice on Cedars Mill trail and the lower section of Lynn Loop trail creating very slippery conditions.    The upper section of Lynn Loop trail is mostly ice free and Headwaters trail has some icy sections and compact snow.   Creek water levels can rise rapidly during and after heavy rain.   Stay well back from the edge of fast flowing water.   Park visitors to the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park behind Grouse Mountain  should be trained and equipped for winter mountain travel and should check for updated weather and conditions reports at  www.grousemountain.com or by calling 604-986-6262. Updated avalanche conditions reports are available from the Canadian Avalanche Center.   
Matsqui Trail Regional Park
Seismic Upgrading on Mission Bridge
Access to the day-use parking area at Mission Bridge may be interrupted while (Ministry of Highways) bridgework is underway. The work may be ongoing for several months.  Please obey all signs and signals. Thanks for your patience. For more information, contact Metro Vancouver Regional Parks—East Area (604)535-6907.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Wreck Beach Foreshore Trail Closure
The Foreshore Trail, between Trail 6 and Trail 7, is closed due to a significant cliff failure and landslide. The beach is still accessible via Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 6, Trail 7 and Acadia Beach. For more information, please contact Parks – West Area at 604-224-5739. Thank you.
Trail 7 Closure
Park staff will be constructing new stairs on Trail 7 from January 3rd to 13th. The trail will be closed during this time. For more information, please call Parks-West Area at 604-224-5739.
Pitt River Regional Greenway
Dyke Maintenance
City of Pitt Meadows will be removing trees on or near the dyke to help protect the dyke from potential damage, as tree roots can weaken and compromise the structure. Removal work will occur Monday-Friday during daylight hours. Please respect all signs and direction from work crews. Thanks for your cooperation! For more information, please contact City of Pitt Meadows at 604-465-2434.
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