Tag Archives: SRD

Director’s Report: Quadra beach access project

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
What a blessing the rain has been, when wildfires and smoky skies have been sparking so much stress. This report is an update on the SRD’s Beach Access project: it shares news on new Quadra beach accesses which Strathcona Regional District staff are working on, plus how to find the shore accesses the SRD have already opened and installed signage for.

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Three Decades of Stewardship: FOCI’s Ongoing Legacy in Cortes Island Parks

For over 30 years, Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) has played a vital role in preserving and maintaining the natural beauty of Cortes Island’s parks. From humble beginnings to an established organization with year-round maintenance operations, FOCI’s legacy is woven into the very trails, beaches, and forests it cares for.

“There is just a wonderful collection of fantastic places that we’ve protected on this island, and I think we should celebrate that,” exclaimed Helen Hall, Executive Director of FOCI. “The parks are there for people to enjoy and learn about nature. They’re very popular on Cortes.”

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Area C Director’s Report: solid waste consultation & news

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
Summer is here, and with it the bustle of busy days, the beauty of lake days, and of course, occasional ferry lineups. This report has an update on solid waste and upcoming community consultation on solid waste diversion strategies. 

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Area C Director’s Report: OCP input welcome, island awesomeness, + more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
This report is a quick one, providing you more time to enjoy the glorious June weather.

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Area C Directors Report: Hoskyn Landing Update & Conservation Covenants

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello, and warm May greetings,
This report shares an update on the status of the Hoskyn Landing parking expansion and dock replacement, and an overview of a recent staff report regarding conservation covenants.

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