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Project Supporters
Support from the community is whole-hearted. The long list of project supporters includes local governments, First Nations, colleges, universities, conservation organizations, and local groups, including...
BC Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection - Biodiversity Branch: "...an ideal area for studies on aquatic ecology, given the proximity to freshwater lakes streams and the ocean. There are few areas within such a relatively short distance of a large urban centre (Vancouver) that have such a variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats..." Capilano College Sechelt Campus: "It is certain that various of our programs and courses will benefit by having access to interpretive displays and laboratory facilities...complement and extend the college’s offerings...location ideal - beauty ecological diversity ready accessibility..." District of Sechelt: "The Lagoon Society have done remarkable work to preserve waterfowl habitat in the Ruby Lake area. The area is a beautiful nature resource for the people of the entire Sunshine Coast, and this project will enhance the eco-tourism value of our area." Harold Long, MLA Powell River-Sunshine Coast: "Strong support has been garnered for the vision of the Society, a vision to present a world class facility, surrounded by the Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve... This will be a legacy for the generations to come. I commend you... for your progress to date, and truly support your continuing efforts to make your vision a reality." The Land Conservancy of BC: "As the area supports over 90 species of birds alone we believe the nature reserve provides critically important wildlife habitat... a conservation covenant could protect the ‘sanctuary-like’ features of the property which are so unique and characterize the area as prime waterfowl habitat". Nature Conservancy: "I am confident you will be successful with this fund-raising initiative since it is such a unique and valuable project." Pender Harbour and District Wildlife Society: "...Field Study Centre would be attractive to people for this neighbourhood, around the province and indeed elsewhere. They would come and learn about and see the inhabitants of this remarkable area. It would become a ‘drawing card’..." Sechelt Indian Band: "Thank you for your presentation, as it was very informative. Council unanimously approved your project..." Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club: "The SCAC is totally committed to the Ruby Lake Project and we would like to offer our support and advice whenever possible." Sunshine Coast Conservation Association: "... a motion to partner with the Land Conservancy as a co-holder of a conservation covenant on the Nature Reserve... best wishes for success in this worthwhile project." Sunshine Coast Natural History Society: "... believes a Field Studies Centre would be an excellent addition to the list of facilities and attractions in our unique area... and will add our energy to any initiative in this direction." Sunshine Coast Regional District: "The Board of the SCRD believes that the Interpretive Centre is ideal for the Sunshine Coast ..." Terminal Forest Products: " We herby confirm Terminal Forest Product's support...for the RLLNRS to conduct the Field Studies Centre project... we understand this project to be consistent with no adverse impact on our forest resource on the Sechelt Peninsula." UBC School of Architecture: "The project presents the great opportunity to extend interdisciplinary university research and offers graduate students from the UBC School of Architecture and the School of Landscape Architecture the chance to broaden their studies with the participation in an applied design proposal." UBC Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences: "...the plan for a conservation centre at Ruby Lake is a brilliant and timely initiative, and will contribute to new economic opportunities while enriching the social and ecological fabric on the Sunshine Coast and beyond." UBC Department of Forest Sciences: "The opportunities to use this as a learning and research venue are vast. Research and teaching activities on the Sunshine Coast are currently constrained by the absence of facilities. The field studies and interpretive centre could fill this gap..."
Wild Bird Trust: "The document you prepared is very impressive. A lot of thought and effort has been put into it."
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