Presentation by Metro Vancouver Parks Committee chair Gayle Martin to Langley (BC) Township Council on MV's Experience the Fraser trail and park plan. July 20, 2009.
19. Partnerships The Lower Fraser River Corridor Project Vision will be realized only through successful collaboration amongst many. Federal Government of Canada First Nations Province of BC Fraser Valley Regional District Metro Vancouver Local Municipalities Port Metro Vancouver Communities & Neighbourhoods Trails BC Fraser Basin Council Private Sector Recreation and Tourism Groups Land Conservancies and Trusts Chambers of Commerce Others ‘’Enabler Spirit’
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21. Lead discussions with First Nations and invitation to actively participate in the project
22. Facilitate access and assistance from Provincial Ministries essential to project success i.e. ILMB
25. Consult broadly on the plan and integrate input into a solid program of infrastructure priorities and programming opportunities that support regional park and trail needs, tourism, cultural heritage & environmental health
46. Next Steps CELEBRATE Success to date Project Initiation: Create Project Structure: including a Political Steering Committee and interregional staff roles Develop Terms of Reference for Committee’s and MOU’s between Regional Districts and with Province Resource the Project, Develop Team and Prepare Work Plan Foster key partnerships incl FBC and Trails BC Briefings and Dialogue incl First Nations, Municipalities, others Demonstration Projects
47. Inviting the WORLD “RIVERS ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR LIVES AND OUR HERITAGE AND ARE ONE OF THE THREADS THAT BIND THE FABRIC OF NATURE AND HUMANITY TOGETHER” EXPERIENCE THE “MIGHTY FRASER” - PARTICIPATE IN THE RIVER LEGACY Recreate PLAY Celebrate LEARN ExperienceDiscover ConnectEXPLORE