Category Archives: Community Concern

Issues of importance to the Chilliwack River Valley

Tamihi Creek on “Rivers to Watch” list!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by admin

The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia 2013′s Most Endangered Rivers Also on the “rivers to watch” list is the Tamihi Creek, a small Fraser Valley waterway that has become a poster child of sorts for the need to better … Continue reading →

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Kayakers say Tamihi Creek worth protecting from Power Project!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

Power play – IPP – Run of River Kayak enthusiasts say Tamihi Creek worth protecting By Tyler Olsen, The Times March 19, 2013 “Local kayakers say they are opposed to a plan to install a run-of-river power project on a … Continue reading →

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REPORT GARBAGE DUMPERS !

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

B.C. Conservation Officer Service for the Fraser Valley zone are urging more people to call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 to report everything from pollution to poachers. “We want the public to note licence plates and call this in.” http://www.theprogress.com/news/197034231.html … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Whitewater Festival

Posted on March 1, 2013 by admin

Vancouver Whitewater Festival – May 3-5th Location: Tamihi on the Chilliwack River Festival 2013 The sixth annual Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival is almost here! Once again it will be held in the beautiful Chilliwack Valley. Chilliwack offers several excellent … Continue reading →

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“Owl Threatened” videos

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Monday Feb 20, 2012 CBC News BC “OWL THREATENED” “Spotted owls are in danger as logging begins in an area that’s supposed to be protected” (in a May 2011 open meeting, CRV community members were clearly told 3 to 4 … Continue reading →

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Logging Imminent in Spotted Owl Habitat

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Chilliwack River Valley Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 “BC Government poised to allow logging in protected area of Canada’s most critically endangered species” http://wildernesscommittee.org/press_release/logging_imminent_spotted_owl_habitat

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Owl Forest – TAMIHI RUSHING to CUT !

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

URGENT APPEAL: Tamihi Logging, with the nod from the BC Liberal Government, is rushing to cut down over 100 hectares of 140 year old forest that was designated Wildlife Habitat area for the last few remaining Spotted Owls in BC. … Continue reading →

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Spotted owl at risk – Chilliwack River Valley

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Global News Hour – Spotted owl at risk VIDEO Tue, Dec 20: Can the province do better for species at risk like the spotted owl? Linda Aylesworth reports. http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/spotted+owl+at+risk/video.html?v=2178878297&p=1&s=dd#video

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