12 - Wednesday, March 13, 1996 — North Shore News ‘Greens’ want into watershed THREE ENVIRONMEN- TALISTS have asked the GVRD for untimited water- shed access for an eight- month period through to November. By Michael Becker News Editor SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental, Conservation) president Paul Hundal, Burke Mountain Naturalists represen- tative Dr. Elaine Golds and watershed historian Will Koop met with GVRD chairman Greg Haisey-Brandt, water commit- tee director John Northey and water committee chairman Jennifer Clarke Feb. 28. The trio was asked to pro- vide the water committee with a written proposal. Hundal is scheduled to appear before the committee on Friday. when committee members will consider the Citizens Watershed Monitoring Project. Hundal proposes that he, Golds and Koop be issued a “green card™ to give them access lo the three watersheds so that the group can monitor watershed management activi- ty ind gather information on the condition of the managed and unmanaged areas. of the watersheds. The group will focus on monitoring watershed) condi- tions during heavy rainfall. Hundal believes the granti- ny of unlimited access to the group would “go a Jong way to alleviate public concems about lack of public access to the watersheds..." SPEC activists facing bans From page 3 Access restrictions were breached last year by SPEC (Society Promoting Environ- mental Conservation) presi- dent Paul Hundal and water- shed activist Will Koop, who face bans if the water com- mittee acts on the watershed access policy as recommend- ed by Morse, The GVRD established the closed watershed policy as a way to limit contamina- tion of drinking water. In 1990, the GVRD asked the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to amend the GVWD Act and grant power to the district to take legal action against watershed trespassers. The ministry has yet to act on the request. PETER r BARKER DENTURIST 21 Years Experience 986-8515 231 LONSDALE AVE., NORTH VANCOUVER NEW 1 ? 96 900 4 DOOR Hatchback, air-cond., ABS, full power options — great selection Now in stock, call today! 95 Saab 900 S.E. Convertible, auto, fully loaded V6, executive driven demo, 3 to choose from only £47,995 Call our ’89 Saab 9000 Turbo Auto, leather, woodgrain kit, 1 owner ony £13,875 specialists Ed Clements or Bill Convery Saab Service Now Open Saturdays ——— Morrey Satur 4451 Loug SALES ns n Saab isuzu eed Hwy. ar Willingdon, Burnaby 294-1831 _ SERVICE He said a syste of “green cards” is already in place for members oof the Port Coquithim and District Hunting and Fishing Club. as well as graduate students con- ducting watershed research. GVRD spokesman Mairi Welman said yellow watershed entry permits thealth inspee- tion pass cards) are issued to research students, GVRD staff entering the watershed, and hunting and fishing club vol- unteers working on fish enhancement projects. Hundal will also ask water committee members to consid: er allowing designated people ~~ Friends of the Watershed founders Ralf Kelman. Ross Muirhead, and Burke Mountain Naturalists: member Don Gillespie — to enter the ‘atershed. Eaton's acer ‘for the Launch Feast to benefit the LIFEboat Flotilla environmental adventure for youth, Sunday March 17th, 6:30pm Squamish Nation Recreation Centre, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver al Featuring: es -Chief Leanard Gearge, host -Lecture and audio visuals by as Mr Jean-Michel Cousteau, famous oceanographer and eaplorer, -A delicious West Coast seafood Feast -An auction of Flotilla flags painted by youth and Robert Baternan, Carol Evans, Arnold Shives, Mark Hobson, Robert Geran and others. FS soune A Benefit far Leadership Initiative For Barth \ Tickets at CBO: 280-2801 West Coast Native Seafood feast & entertainment $70 Lecture and auction only $15 LOOK FOR US ON Hundreds of items on sale throughout the store. Shop early for best selection. 4 days only. Thursday to Sunday, March 14 to 17.