AccomplishmentsFor more than 25 years, the Fraser Basin Council has delivered a range of initiatives, to advance community sustainability planning, disaster risk reduction, climate change mitigation and adaptation (including for cleaner transportation and housing), sustainability education and indicators and much more. We are inspired to work with BC communities and organizations that are advancing sustainability through collaborative action. Here are examples of our work:
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![]() Fraser River Debris TrapThe Fraser River debris trap, located near Agassiz in the Fraser Valley, is a uniquely designed set of floating booms that intercepts large volumes of natural wood debris (45-55,000 cubic metres on average) during spring high water. Without the trap, woody debris would move into the lower reaches of the river and Strait of Georgia, posing a risk to human safety, navigation and foreshore structures. A 2006 study commissioned by FBC shows that the trap offers widespread public benefits, avoids at least $8 million in costs of clean-up and repairs, and pays for itself 12 times over. FBC was secretariat for the Fraser River Debris Trap Operating Committee for 12 years and worked to secure multi-party funding agreements to operate the facility. The future of the trap was secured when the Province of BC and Port Metro Vancouver stepped up a long-term funding and management agreement, beginning in April 2011. The debris trap continues to provide value by helping to safeguard the Lower Fraser from large amounts of woody debris during spring freshet each year. |