District of North Vancouver is organising three workshops in February and is inviting property owners to attend and be informed about steps being taken to adapt to the likely rise in sea level.
“We will consider your input — along with the technical advice and best practices from our consultants — as we develop the draft Sea Level Rise Strategy,” district said.
The first workshop will be on February 11 at Norgate Elementary School, from 6 to 8 pm.
The second will be held in Maplewood on February 12 at the Wild Trust Corrigan Nature House, from 9 am to 11 am.
The third will be held on February 13 in Deep Cove at the Cove Cliff Elementary School, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
To minimize this risk of sea level rising due to climate change, three North Shore municipalities along with Squamish Nation, Port of Vancouver, and North Shore Emergency Management are developing a sea level rise strategy.
The strategy will help prepare for a one-metre increase in sea levels by 2100, and a two-metre increase in sea level by 2200.
DNV is presently gathering feedback from property owners who live within or near the sea level rise study area. DNV is also interested in hearing from local community organizations.
Space for these workshops next week is limited, and the district is asking people to register in advance. When you register, indicate which workshop you would most like to attend and a second choice.
To register, one must be a DNV property owner living within or near the sea level rise study area, and have received a letter from the district.
Members of a local community organization can also register one representative for one meeting.
