Library
Studies, Reports, Maps, Documents, Resources
Over time we hope to be able to collect relevant documents that hold information about Hotel Lake and the issues that affect the ecological health of the lake and its watershed and all the wildlife that reside in and around the lake.
These documents can be hard to find so when we do find them, this is our way of making sure they survive into the future and are available to all who wish to read them and learn more.
These documents are generally arranged in chronological order, that being the date they were published. We present the title of the document and a brief description which. Clicking on the title, calls up the document onto your screen, usually in pdf format.
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We have also created several library annexes to house documents related to specialized areas such as shown below:
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Water Quality
Fish and Fisheries
Wetlands
Riparian Zones
Jellyfish
Department of Transportation
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If anyone wishes to contribute a document that is not on our list, please do let us know as you will be making an important contribution to these efforts to consolidate information for the benefit of all. We would especially appreciate any documents or newsletters that relate to the days when AAQWA was active.
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2002 Summary of May 2002 Hydrology Report on Hotel Lake
This report, published in 2003 by the "Hotel Lake Water Conservation Association" appears to be a redacted 8 page summary of the original report of 50 pages, plus appendices.
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2004, June 16, Environmental Appeal Board Decision
On March 31 2004, AAQWA Association appealed to the EAB for a stay of the decisions, made by the Assistant Regional Water Manager, pending a decision on the merits of the appeals. The EAB considered written submissions on May 14, 2004. This document is the EAB’s June 16, 2004 decision to deny the requested stay.
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2005, August 9, Environmental Appeal Board Decision
On January 10-14 and January 17, 2005, the AQWAA appeal was heard. This document is the six-point decision issued on August 9, 2005 with a minor amendment on March 23, 2006.
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2005, SUNSHINE COAST LAKES 2005 LAKE SURVEYS, Hotel Lake, published by the Ministry of Environment Fish & Wildlife with assistance from Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
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2006 West Coast Environmental Law helps protect Sunshine Coast
January 11, 2006 - Posted in British Columbia Context, Protecting Water Quality and Ecology, Water Source Protection
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2006 Kerr Wood Leidal Consulting Engineers -DRAFT- Hotel Lake Hydrologic Analysis
This study was necessarily expanded to address directions of the BC Environmental Board Decision of August 2005.​
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2007, January, 30 Area A Quality Water Association (AAQWA), Presidents Report
In preparation for an upcoming Public Water Meeting, Joe Harrison updated AAQWA members and asked for their support.
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2007, February 13, AAQWA Forum Letter from president Joe Harrison
Immediately after the February 13 Public Water Meeting, Joe Harrison wrote these welcome words in an AAQWA newsletter
2007 Area A Draft Master Water Plan Framework final revision_Feb 2007.pdf
The Environmental Appeal Board ruling on the Hotel Lake license transfers Public Hearing in 2005 required the SCRD to publish a water master plan. Ministry of Environment henceforth adopted a position that current and future applications for water extraction from any of the lakes must be supported by a Water Master Plan.
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2008 Jaques Whitford Phase 1 Data Gaps Evaluation and Water Supply Study Plan for SCRD Area A, Final Report. This report summarizes existing hydrometric station data, evaluates future data needs, and describes the future approach for the collection of meteorological and hydrological data in Area A.
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2008, Sept, Kerr Wood Leidal - final report Pender Harbour Water Treatment feasibility Study. This report examines three options and makes recommendations concerning the future configuration of both North and South Pender water systems.
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2009 STATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS on Reform of the BC Water Act from BC Nongovernmental Organizations December, 2009
This was a failed attempt, in 2009-2021, to modernize our water act and the management of water licensing. Strong public opposition forced government to retreat from this initiative, and today, our water licensing is still based largely on the original 1909 Water Act, which is now called the Water Sustainability Act.
2011 Area A Water Master Plan, adopted 11-03-2011_.pdf
This document provides an update to the 2007 edition of the Area A Water Master Plan
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Note: Cultus Lake is about 250 times larger than Hotel Lake and the Jewel of the GRVD and Fraser Valley, yet despite the best intentions of multiple interest groups, read what happened.
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A Shoreline Owners Guide to Healthy Waterfronts. This guide offers you information and advice on ways to make the most of your shoreline property while living in balance with your lake’s fragile ecosystem. Find out what you can do to take care of your lake so that future generations can enjoy it, too!
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2020 , Sep 10, Agenda of Planning & Committee Development Meeting
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2021, May 12, PHLHS Update on Path and Dock project
Clarification of what's planned for later in 2021 and beyond.
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Riparian Info: Notes on Riparian Areas Regulation, provincial and federal
An excellent outline of Riparian Area regulations
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Riparian Brochure published by Provincial Government, 2016
Riparian Fact Sheet, by the Provincial Government, published 2012
Selecting plants for agricultural riparian plantings
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Lands Near Water Riparian Restoration & Enhancement, updated 2018
Stewardship and practices report published and updated 2018
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Invasive Species - Grow Me Instead brochure
Comprehensive, with lots of photos, to help you find alternatives to invasive species.
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2019, SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 337
A Last Consolidated on March 28, 2019, to: Establish Zones and Subdivision Districts and Regulate the Use of Land, Buildings and Structures Within the Zones.
2021, 6PPD-Quinone – Mystery Salmon Killer
Stunning new study on vehicle tire effluent in road run off causing death to fish
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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 522
A bylaw to establish procedures and fees to amend an official community plan, zoning bylaw, or land use contract, or to issue a permit under Part 14 of the Local Government Act, and to establish application procedures and fees for subdivision applications, applications to the Board of Variance, and requests for a variance under Section 8 (a) of the Health Act Sewage Disposal Regulations.