Cypress silt | COncelmis | Work on mountain ; questioned By Deana Lancasier “> News Reporter deana@nsnews.com _ CREEK siltation in ‘.° Cypress Provincial Park » has local environmen- ~ talists on guard. “They are fixing existing runs right now ... we agreed ~sthat was OK,” said Katherine Steig, chaisman of the Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society. “But we are con- about things we are secing. . “There is a delta of silt — ‘a plume of silr — running into a lake where we know there to be salamander.” *. As well as work under way to install the. new Sunrise Quad chairlift, Cypress Bowl Recreations is regrading downhill ski runs and doing other . work in the park in preparation for the coming ski season... ; : “We. started work on four projects in September and it’s -been raining just about ail the time,” 7 said.’ Bobby * Swain, planning ,and .:development manager for: Cypress. Bowl Recreation. “We ‘would have liked to start carliér but unfortunately ‘we didn’t get approval for our aster plan until July.” Other permits ‘and ‘approvals also col to be'gained before work. conditions are saturated.” - Once — saturation is reached the soil can not absorb more water. Steig said she is not mak- ing accusations but wants people to be aware that ques- tions are being asked. “If the work is not done carefully ... how does that bode for the furure?” she asked. Swain said workers have erected silt control fences and ponds to allow the sediment to settle. “The majority of sediment gets caught in the fences, but you can’t stop the real fine particles. You will get colored water going around the fences.” He added environmental monitors have been taking water samples to check the sil- tation levels. They also took baseline samples before the work began to check the normal level of siltation in the creeks. “Usually, there is some _color in the water — bur I’m sure there is more because of the work, “In the areas where it is the worst, we’ve stopped work and put seed and ay down. We've cut off access to zhe areas where we're having a rd time keeping up with the run-off,” he said. The Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society has been fighting against expan- ” sion of the commercial opera- -tions owned by Cypress Bowl Recreations. The company first submit- ted a development plan to the District of West Vancouver -and BC Parks in 1988. to be of service. Getting from where you are today to where you want to be doesn’t just happen. It takes 4 carefully planned investment portfolio individually tailored to your unique financial goals. This kind of planning requires personalized attention. The kind of attention you’ l! receive from Archie Sullivan, our Manager, Investment Services. For a personal appointment drop in or call today! Hongkong Bank of Canada Member USBC Group 3131 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver, B.C. V7R 2N7 Tel: (604) 983-7952 Fax: (604) 980-8616 THE Friends of Cypress Provincial Park, chalred by Katherine Steig (above), are concerned way on the mountain. Heavy rainfall is resulting in higher-than-normal siltation levels in the park's waterways. No matter how attractive your room may look, if you have oid, drafty windows, your home can be cold, uncomiort- able and expensive to heat. Replacing your windows may seem like an overwhelming project, but it doesn't have to - be. Our Homeworks® Home Renovation contractor will take the guesswork out of selecting and installing new windows. And installing new windows can: @ add comfort and security @ reduce your heating costs climinate drafts and condensation @ improve your home’s appearance @ reduce outside noise homewarks. “THOME RENOVATION PLAN, double-glazed windows. windows are just the beginning. To be sure you get the results you really want, the Homeworks Home Condensation~ Renovation Plan also provides a a problem even for some comprehensive evaluation of the comfort and energy efficiency of your entire home. After the evaluation you receive a report that identifies any other improvements you might consider to make the most of your comfort investment. And, Homeworks Inc. assures the quality of all installation work done. To get started right away, you can finance up to $20,000 (O.AC.) for as much as 10 years with affordable payment options and competitive rates. Call us today for more information or to arrange an appointment. [-800-301-1515. NEWS photo Ritke Wakefield about work under