The mosqitoe drainage ditches
The CRD 2015 is factually wrong in much of its commentary on what it calls the "Drain Ditches". To see an overview of the mosquito drainage ditches click here
The CRD presentation also fails to say that the CRD Board has stated repeatedly that the drainage ditches are staying.
November , 2013 http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/crd-vows-to-keep-island-view-beach-park-dry-in-battle-against-mosquitoes-1.706156
"Members of the CRD’s parks committee have reconfirmed a commitment to maintain drainage ditches in the 52-hectare park and continue with a mosquito-control program set out in the 1989 park management plan."
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“I think we are giving the public the impression that we’re considering flooding this land,” [CRD Director] Hicks said.
“I thought we made it absolutely crystal clear that we’re going to keep it dry. We’re going to drain the ditches. We’re going to get rid of the mosquitoes and we’re going to be a good neighbour. ”
Committee chairwoman Susan Brice said the CRD’s position on ditch maintenance and mosquito control “has been nailed down” and anxiety in the community could be lessened by reaffirming that fact.
March 2014 http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/vision-for-island-view-park-is-not-about-mosquitoes-1.917388
But there will be no backtracking on a decision to keep drainage ditches clear and maintain the mosquito-abatement program in the 52-hectare park, says CRD parks committee chairwoman Susan Brice.
“So we don’t get anxiety out there, I would just like to confirm for everybody that the issue about drainage and mosquito abatement is not on the table,” Brice said.
“This committee and the board has confirmed the ’89 park management plan with respect to the maintenance of the drainage system in Island View park and the mosquito abatement program. Signed, sealed and delivered.
“So we’re not going out to the public to ask if they wish to have the park flooded.”
Why didn't CRD staff disclose to the public this commitment of the CRD Board that the issue of drainage and mosquito abatement is not on the table? Instead they
The CRD presentation also fails to say that the CRD Board has stated repeatedly that the drainage ditches are staying.
November , 2013 http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/crd-vows-to-keep-island-view-beach-park-dry-in-battle-against-mosquitoes-1.706156
"Members of the CRD’s parks committee have reconfirmed a commitment to maintain drainage ditches in the 52-hectare park and continue with a mosquito-control program set out in the 1989 park management plan."
......
“I think we are giving the public the impression that we’re considering flooding this land,” [CRD Director] Hicks said.
“I thought we made it absolutely crystal clear that we’re going to keep it dry. We’re going to drain the ditches. We’re going to get rid of the mosquitoes and we’re going to be a good neighbour. ”
Committee chairwoman Susan Brice said the CRD’s position on ditch maintenance and mosquito control “has been nailed down” and anxiety in the community could be lessened by reaffirming that fact.
March 2014 http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/vision-for-island-view-park-is-not-about-mosquitoes-1.917388
But there will be no backtracking on a decision to keep drainage ditches clear and maintain the mosquito-abatement program in the 52-hectare park, says CRD parks committee chairwoman Susan Brice.
“So we don’t get anxiety out there, I would just like to confirm for everybody that the issue about drainage and mosquito abatement is not on the table,” Brice said.
“This committee and the board has confirmed the ’89 park management plan with respect to the maintenance of the drainage system in Island View park and the mosquito abatement program. Signed, sealed and delivered.
“So we’re not going out to the public to ask if they wish to have the park flooded.”
Why didn't CRD staff disclose to the public this commitment of the CRD Board that the issue of drainage and mosquito abatement is not on the table? Instead they