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Delta Nature Reserve and Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway – Management Plan

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Metro Vancouver is working with the City of Delta to develop a management plan for the Delta Nature Reserve, Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway, and portions of Burns Bog east of Highway 91. Considering these three areas of park land together will create a more cohesive plan that ensures coordinated resource management and integrated visitor experiences.

The plan will guide decision making for the park lands and greenway over the next 20 years, including planning for habitat protection and enhancement, as well as new facilities and amenities.

 

 

Delta South Surrey Greenway and Delta Nature Reserve Management PlanDelta South Surrey Greenway and Delta Nature Reserve Management Plan578649945

 Management planning area

The Delta Nature Reserve is part of the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area and has long been identified as a key component of the bog lands to be open to the public. Nearby portions of Burns Bog east of Highway 91 include a large paved area, previously used as a peat plant. Both areas have opportunities for habitat protection and enhancement as well as recreation and education.

Running along the eastern edge of these park lands is the future route of the Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway, a multi-use trail and greenway corridor. The first phase of the Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway currently runs from Mud Bay Park to 64th Avenue. The future extension of the greenway is from 64th north to the Alex Fraser Bridge, and potentially to the Fraser River.

The planning area does not include the vast area of the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area (west of Highway 91) which will remain closed to the public.

Project Information​

 

 

Ecosystem Maphttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/phase-1-delta-nature-reserve-ecosystem-map.pdf, Ecosystem MapEcosystem Map
Current Trails and Featureshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/phase-1-delta-nature-reserve-current-trails-and-features.pdf, Current Trails and FeaturesCurrent Trails and Features
Ecological Valueshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/phase-1-delta-nature-reserve-delta-south-surrey-greenway-engagement-ecovalues.pdf, Ecological ValuesEcological Values

 Public engagement

 

 

Phase 1Phase 1<div class="ExternalClass65C0155DE2544E52A91C071ACC18B0F7"><p>Engagement was completed in 2021 and results showed strong support for protecting the ecological value of the lands coupled with a desire for more educational opportunities, improved access, and additional park amenities. <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/delta-nature-reserve-and-delta-south-surrey-greenway-public-engagement-summary.pdf" target="_blank">Phase 1 engagement results</a> were presented to the Regional Parks Committee in February 2022. </p><p>First Nations Engagement. During phase 1 engagement, several First Nations expressed a concern that the management planning should not proceed before there is better knowledge and understanding of the cultural history of the lands. Further First Nations engagement will happen prior to creating a draft management plan. </p></div>
Phase 2aPhase 2a<div class="ExternalClass149B1145330B4949BCF53421ABA923E4"><p>​The section of the Delta South Surrey Greenway between Nordel Way and 72nd Avenue, functions as the access trail to the Delta Nature Reserve and as a utility corridor for Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Services. Because of frequent flooding and erosion, development of this section is required soon (before the management plan can be completed). Since these improvements will also benefit parkland, Regional Parks will work with Liquid Waste Services, City of Delta, and First Nations to develop a section plan for the service road/access trail. The section plan will include a public engagement component. It will also become part of the overall management plan.</p></div>
Phase 2bPhase 2b<div class="ExternalClass11E04262EFC840CEA9D5906E6EA37ED7"><p>In this phase of engagement, we will share the draft management plan. </p><p>If you are interested in receiving notice when public engagement begins for either the section plan (2a) or the management plan (2b), please <a href="mailto:DeltaNatureReserveandGreenway@metrovancouver.org">subscribe</a> to the mailing list.​<br></p></div>

 

 

Management Planning - Area Maphttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/dnr-dssg-management-planning-area-map_jpg.jpgManagement Planning - Area Map
Delta Nature Reserve and Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway Management Plan Timelinehttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/dnr-dssg-mgmt-plan-timeline_jpg.jpgDelta Nature Reserve and Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway Management Plan Timeline

 Resources

 

 

Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Management Plan 2007https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/burns-bog-management-plan.pdf, Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Management Plan 2007Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Management Plan 2007
Delta Nature Reserve and Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway Public Engagement – Phase 1 Summaryhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/delta-nature-reserve-and-delta-south-surrey-greenway-public-engagement-summary.pdf, Delta Nature Reserve and Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway Public Engagement – Phase 1 SummaryDelta Nature Reserve and Delta South Surrey Regional Greenway Public Engagement – Phase 1 Summary

Contact

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Central Area Office

  604-520-6442

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