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STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS
- Bear Line
---- 604-990-2327 (604-990-BEAR)
sightings, bear aversion, bear-proof garbage disposal
April to November is bear season on the North Shore.
- Environmental Network Line
---- 604-990-2410 (recorded message)
volunteer opportunities in the District of North Vancouver.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Community Economic Development Program (CEDP)
Public Involvement Program (PIP)
Salmonids in the Classroom Program
Streamkeepers Program
Information Coordinator ---- 604-666-6614
education, training
Habitat and Enhancement Branch
Community Advisor (CA) ---- 604-666-0743
for Vancouver/Burrard Inlet/Indian Arm area
Visit the Community Involvement Programs website.
- Graffiti Hotline
---- 604-990-7467
graffiti removal, information on prevention
The City of North Vancouver has an anti-graffiti bylaw. Infractions are subject to fines.
- Habitat Conservation and Stewardship Program (HCSP)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(started June 1998, ended March 31, 2003)
Watershed management planning and habitat protection activities.
- Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
---- 604-981-3103
naturescape, storm drain marking kits, nature programs
Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre website.
- Naturescape - British Columbia
---- 1-800-387-9853
a program that explains how to co-exist with nature
The Naturescape Kit contains booklets to help people restore their outdoor spaces to a natural state which supports native wildlife.
Visit the Naturescape BC website.
- North Shore Recycling Program
---- 604-984-9730
volunteer opportunities, education, planning, resource lists
Information on composting, mulch, grasscycling, Naturescape.
Visit the North Shore Recycling website.
- Recycling Council of BC Hotline
---- 604-732-9253 (604-RECYCLE)
Information on how and where to recycle almost anything.
- Recycling Electronics
Electronics Recycling Canada
---- 604-582-8087
12187 Industrial Road
Surrey BC V3V 3S1
Recycling computers, monitors, printers, TVs, stereos, etc. E-Scrap List
Five days a week, consumers can drop off any expired home electronic item at the facility in Surrey.
Visit the Electronics Recycling Canada website.
- Storm Drain Marking Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Community Advisor (CA) ---- 604-666-0743
for Burrard Inlet/Vancouver area
local residents volunteer to paint yellow fish symbols on storm drains and deliver flyers to nearby households.
Paint Kits can be borrowed from:
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre ---- 604-981-3103
- Streamkeepers Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Community Advisor (CA) ---- 604-666-0743
for Vancouver/Burrard Inlet/Indian Arm area
Pacific Streamkeepers Federation ---- 604-986-5059
program coordination, training
Visit the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation website.
- Whale Watch Line
---- 1-866-472-9663
Report sightings of whales, sea turtles, dolphins and porpoises.
Many of these are listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) as having threatened status.
The toll-free number was set up to encourage people to report the location and behaviour of these marine animals.
The information reported from sightings will help researchers to track movements and determine population size.
Sightings can be called in to 1-866-I SAW ONE (1-866-472-9663) or
Email: sightings@vanaqua.org
Sponsored by Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, in partnership with the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk.
Visit the Vancouver Aquarium - Sightings website.
BC Cetacean Sightings Network
Visit the Wild Whales website.
- Wilderness Watch
---- 604-987-0397
volunteers monitor, report poaching and wildlife violations and environment damage
600 to 700 members throughout BC. 22 members on North Shore.
Based on the Block Watch Program, in cooperation with the RCMP, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, BC Ministry of Environment.
Sponsored by BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) - conservation, recreation hunting.
- Wildlife Rescue Association of BC
---- 604-526-7275
wildlife rescue advisory, rehabilitation
Visit the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC website.
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