finally an end to the GHG - Green House Gas issue… hooray…
I’m always surprised at how we can get excited about something (in this case the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School site) without thinking through the whole issue and impact to our community, our children and the financial implications. We must insist on looking at ALL the Major issues and addressing them before making a [...]
Science Advisor Sierra Club BC - Anmore - SD43 GHG
I received the following letter of support regarding the information Posted on | February 19, 2009 | INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43
I did add the comments and suggestion to the published information, and appreciate the feedback!
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Doug,
This looks very thoughtful and I would like a word version so I can add comments in [...]
More NEW Money FOUND for School District 43 … when is the announcement?
Indulge me for one minute? What if SD43 built on an existing site of a previously closed Port Moody or Coquitlam School site ….
…. then SD43 could sell the Anmore property and apply the “new found money” to fund programs within School District 43 that still require more funding.
Is it to late to build [...]
local government decisions - almost half of BC’s greenhouse gas emissions,
Intersting information taken from the Toolkit BC website.
While much of their control is indirect, local government decisions influence almost half of BC’s greenhouse gas emissions, concentrated in transportation, waste and buildings. Over the next 10 years, BC local governments will approve over $100 billion in building permits.
Local governments have a wealth of tools that can [...]
Anmore Land Use by SD43 - Clean Air Pollution, asset or liability?
On a balance scale, would building the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on forest, streams and creeks?
Land Use
The design of cities and our roadways, and the location of our places of work and home and other aspects of land use all influence how much we need our [...]
Cost on Public Health
On a balance scale, would building the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on the Cost of Public Health ?
Cost on Public Health
•Cars are a major source of air pollution. Over 16,000 Canadians die prematurely from air pollution each year. Smog and particulate matter also cause respiratory diseases [...]
Greenhouse Gas Division, Environment Canada
Greenhouse Gas Reporting website
Many have asked for additional information on my concerns for the Environment regarding the Proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore. So, I will as time permits post various resources for information purposes.
Greenhouse Gas Division, Environment Canada
Accurate tracking of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is an important part of assessing Canada’s overall [...]
Letter of support received - Climate Change Program, David Suzuki Foundation
I received the following letter of support regarding the information Posted on | February 19, 2009 | INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43
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Hello Doug,
Thanks for your email and apologies for the belated response.
The letter looks great, this issue is so often overlooked in civil planning and your analysis looks very well thought out
I [...]
Climate Change & Energy
COST OF SPRAWL ON THE ENVIRONMENT
On a balance scale, would building the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on Climate Change & Energy ?
Climate Change & Energy
•About 70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation are from cars and trucks and 2/3 are generated within urban areas. The [...]
GOVERNMENT SETS GHG TARGETS FOR 2012 AND 2016
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see also the information Posted on | February 19, 2009 | INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43
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GOVERNMENT SETS GHG TARGETS FOR 2012 AND 2016
VICTORIA – The B.C. Government has reviewed and accepted the recommendations of the Climate Action Team (CAT) for interim greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) targets, establishing a GHG reduction target of [...]
GHG Emissions Forecasting: The Role of Provinces and Territories
Has and Environmental Impact Study been completed?
Has there been consultation between Anmore, SD43, and the Environment Minister to ensure this project is compliant?
GHG Emissions Forecasting: The Role of Provinces and Territories
An original intention of this report was to highlight best practices in jurisdictions other than national-level governments, particularly some Canadian provinces and [...]
Anmore - Lands, Wildlife & Water Quality
On a balance scale, would building the proposed SD43 Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on Lands, Wildlife & Water Quality?
Would the building of the School positively or negatively support the bullet points below?
Lands, Wildlife & Water Quality
•Sprawl consumes green space and forests.
•Woodlands and wetlands are sacrificed to sprawl, [...]
INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43
INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43
as promised, please find the environmental information I promised to post today.
I am writing today in regard to the Ministry of Environment’s work to support the provincial government’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 33% below current levels by 2020 and how the proposed construction [...]
Our Government’s Air Quality Commitments
Our Government’s Air Quality Commitments
“my comments”
with sections of BC’s Air Action Initiatives BC Clean Air Forum 2008
• “To lead the world in sustainable environmental management, with the best air and water quality, and the best fisheries management, bar none
• Implementation of government’s Air Action
Initiatives will achieve noticeable and measurable improvements to air quality between [...]
My specific issues… likely different than yours…
My specific issues… likely different than yours…
Property Taxes, Traffic, Vandalism, Pollution
1. Council suggested we may need to hire a by-law officer.
2. They have proposed a budget for the by-law officer.
3. If a by-law officer is hired, I’m assuming taxes will have to cover the cost.
4. There is third party information regarding Policing for Port Moody and Coquitlam RCMP for [...]
Why not re-use empty schools -2-
Not feeling the love. This prior post has had no comments? No feedback? - I though it may have been missed as an option?
Why not re-use empty schools?
Coquitlam NOW
Published: Friday, February 13, 2009
What is this world coming to? One minute we are closing schools because of a decline in enrolment, then the next [...]
Environment impact research to be published Thursday February 19, 2009
Environment impact research
to be published Thursday February 19, 2009
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For more information regarding the proposed building of Heritage Middle School please contact:
Village of Anmore - Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg, Councilor John McEwen, Councilor Kerri Palmer Isaak, Councilor Mario Piamonte, Anmore Councilor Chris Sedergreen. 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC, V3H 5G9
School District 43 – SD43 - [...]
Why not re-use empty schools? - Coquitlam NOW
Why not re-use empty schools?
Coquitlam NOW
Published: Friday, February 13, 2009
What is this world coming to? One minute we are closing schools because of a decline in enrolment, then the next minute there are plans for building a new school, thus ripping down what little greenery is left in the Tri-Cities and making more wildlife homeless.
I [...]
Anmore Mayor and Council to Rush Rezoning for SD43 - Heritage Woods Middle School
I was a little overwhelmed to hear the Mayor and Council explaining to a group of residents in Anmore that they plan to push the rezoning through a fast track process quickly so SD43 can “take advantage of an opportunity”. WOW - Is this proper protocol? I hope not. Just imagine a [...]
