British Columbia BCBid #233320

Environmental Consulting Services for Watercourse Assessment and Protection Framework

Tsleil-Waututh Nation is seeking an environmental consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive assessment and mapping of four watercourses on IR #3 (George Creek, Thomas Creek, Big John Creek, and an unnamed watercourse): - The project includes: - Establishing Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas (SPEAs) in compliance with the BC Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR, 2019) - Identifying creek flood hazards and recommending mitigation measures - Developing a Development Permit Area (DPA) Framework and Guidelines for integration into the TWN Land Use Plan - The assessment aims to protect fish and habitat and guide sustainable land use planning - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - The opportunity is open to qualified environmental consulting firms with expertise in riparian assessment, flood hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance

Description

Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is seeking an Environmental Consultant/Firm to assess four watercourses on Reserve and establish Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas (SPEAs) in accordance with BC Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR, 2019). The study will cover George Creek, Thomas Creek, Big John Creek, and an unnamed watercourse on IR #3. The assessment aims to identify creek flood hazards and mitigation measures, forming the basis for a Development Permit Area (DPA) Framework and Guidelines to be incorporated into the TWN Land Use Plan. The work involves on-site environmental assessment to protect fish and habitat and guide land use planning and sustainable development.

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