Ecosystem Mapping Project
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Multi-sector (Plans)
Project value$176,904
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Sustainable Communities
Grant amount$88,452
Program type
GMF
Municipality
District of Squamish, BC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
23,819
Project timeline
2007 - 2011
Project number
7323
Description
The District of Squamish will implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) to aid in the protection of the environment through informed municipal planning. The Squamish Ecosystem Mapping Project (SEMP) will result in a dataset that will enable sustainable use of the land base within the community of Squamish. The SEMP encompasses several stages, including mapping, fieldwork and analytical components. The ultimate objective is to overlay detailed ecosystem mapping with the data layer of land with development potential to identify sensitive ecosystems that are most at risk from development pressure. This would permit municipal planning staff to determine areas within project boundaries that require protection or development restrictions. The data and results from the SEMP will assist also in municipal projects such as Smart Growth on the Ground (land use planning), trail mapping, realignment of cadastral lines, municipal infrastructure management, and community emergency response programs.
Applicant
District of Squamish, BC