Management of Port Lands
When we work to protect our ocean and river ecosystems we consider potential impacts from surrounding environments.
Our jurisdiction covers nearly 600 kilometres of shoreline. It extends from Point Roberts at the Canada / U.S. border north to Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm, and east along the lower Fraser and Pitt Rivers to the Fraser Valley. The lands along this shoreline are used for a variety of purposes ranging from port operations and commercial enterprises to residential developments and parkland.
The Port works with environmental agencies and various levels of government to identify potential risks to the environment that are associated with the Port’s operations. Where environmental risks are identified, we take action and work with our partners to eliminate or mitigate those impacts.
The following are a few examples of the Port’s land initiatives:
Maplewood Flats
Located in North Vancouver, Maplewood Flats is a 24-hectare upland site preserved by the Port as a conservation area. The Flats are located on the Pacific Flyway and are a great place for local birdwatchers to see nature up close.