The Georgia Basin Action Plan (GBAP) is a multi-partnered initiative working to improve sustainability in the Georgia Basin. GBAP began as the Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative a five year program in 1998. This program was renewed as GBAP in 2003, it is expected that it will be renewed in 2008.
Key GBAP Activities:
The GBAP partnership has undertaken many projects ranging from
research studies, planning initiatives, monitoring, outreach
and education. These projects can be grouped under the following
four key areas:
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2007 Georgia Basin Puget Sound Research Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia
March 26–29, 2007
Registration for this Environment Canada and EPA -hosted conference begins in January 2007. Environment Canada staff are reminded to pursue appropriate conference attendance approval before registering.
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Supporting Sustainable Communities |
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GBAP works with communities to promote understanding and respect for the integrity of the ecosystem.
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Achieving Clean Air |
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GBAP advances our understanding of sources and impacts of pollution as well as identifying management challenges and opportunities for improving regional air quality. |
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Conserving and Protecting Habitat and Species |
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GBAP identifies, monitors, and works to protect sensitive ecosystems through conservation and stewardship efforts. |
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Achieving Clean Water |
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GBAP protects and improves aquatic ecosystem health through research and inventories of key toxic substances which lead to the development of best management practices. |