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Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy
A flood forum in 2019 was an opportunity for partners in the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy development to explore and discuss regional priorities, flood risk reduction options and approaches to management. Work continues with a view to a draft strategy in the fall of 2020 and invitation for public input in early 2021. About the InitiativeThe Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy (LMFMS) is aimed at reducing flood risk and improving the flood resilience of communities along BC's lower Fraser River and south coast — from Hope to Richmond and from Squamish to White Rock. Participants in the LMFMS have responsibilities or interests related to flood management and include the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, Lower Mainland local governments, First Nations and non-governmental and private sector entities in the region. The LMFMS is an opportunity for decison-makers to work collaboratively on flood management. Participants share information, fill knowledge gaps, enhance communications, build consensus, identify regional priorities and inter-dependencies, identify and advance projects of regional benefit and explore cost-sharing solutions. Collaboration is important since a regional consensus on a flood management strategy can identify shared solutions and a compelling case for action at all levels. Phases of Strategy DevelopmentThere are three phases to the strategy development. The work is expected to complete by late 2020 or early 2021. Phase 1 of the LMFMS (2014-2016) was focused on an analysis of BC Lower Mainland flood scenarios, a regional assessment of flood vulnerabilities and a review of flood protection works and practices in the region.
Phase 2 is focused on developing a long-term strategy. Work is underway (2017-2020/21).
Phase 3 is focused on implementation of the Strategy (2020-).
FBC's Steve Litke (right) in a breakout session at the Flood Hazards and Infrastructure Risk in the Lower Mainland workshop. This was an opportunity for managers from a number of key infrastructure agencies to discuss flood vulnerabilities and opportunities for flood risk reduction in the Lower Mainland. Contact usThe Fraser Basin Council is program manager and facilitator of the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy initiative. Questions or comments? Contact Steve Litke, Senior Program Manager at the Fraser Basin Council. |
NEW! FLOODWISE WEBSITE
Have you every wondered what a large Fraser River or coastal flood would mean for the places people live, work and travel in BC’s Lower Mainland? Explore FloodWise, a new site to learn about past and future floods and how authorities are working together to reduce flood risks across the region. Visit the site for the latest updates on the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy. Also, see our two-part video series "When the Waters Rise," a new flood history story map, a Flood 101 primer and more. Thanks to all partners in the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy and to Public Safety Canada and Emergency Management BC for their support of this initiative. VISIT FLOODWISE
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For a look at projects underway in 2020, see our July Flood Strategy Briefing. Anyone interested in the next update is welcome to subscribe.
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