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Hidden Streams of Vancouver

Map of Vancouver's hidden streams

Vancouver’s Hidden Streams. The blue lines indicate small urban streams hidden under the Vancouver’s developed landscape. Source: Har¬ris (1987).

We discovered the map (above) in this paper:
AN EXPLORATION OF STREAM DAYLIGHTING AND URBAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT
by Caitlin Sinclair

Some groups working on stream daylighting and creek restoration in Metro Vancouver are…
http://commons.bcit.ca/riversinstitute/
http://www.falsecreekwatershed.org/
http://www.mappingwaters.seecechen.org/
http://www.bchydro.com/guides_tips/green_your_community/community_initiatives/uncover_your_streams.html
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/restoring-streams.aspx
http://seatoskygreenguide.ca/infrastructure/thain_creek_daylighting
http://seatoskygreenguide.ca/infrastructure/spanish_bank_creek_daylighting
http://www.raincoastappliedecology.ca/ecodesign.html

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4 Responses to “Hidden Streams of Vancouver”

  1. Roland Derksen Says:
    June 21st, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I want to know the name of the creek that is on the map that flows under the intersection of Granville St & 16th Avenue (or Marpole Avenue)

  2. Mary Says:
    June 21st, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Perhaps try contacting http://www.falsecreekwatershed.org/ or http://mtpleasantwatershed.wordpress.com/ for an answer.
    We do not know the name you are seeking but would be interested to know if you find out.

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